Yale Assure Lock 2 Wi-Fi Black
Score: 85/100
Yale Assure Lever Oil Rubbed Bronze
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Yale Assure Lock Touchscreen with Wi-Fi is a Grade 2 ANSI/BHMA smart lever lock featuring built-in Wi-Fi, fingerprint recognition, and touchscreen access. Its main trade-off is the dependency on a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and the mandatory installation of a DoorSense sensor for full remote features. It is best suited for tech-savvy homeowners seeking keyless entry without subscriptions and multi-user homes needing extensive code management.
The Yale Assure Lever (YRL226-WF1-0BP) is a Wi-Fi-enabled smart lever lock with touchscreen keypad, offering keyless entry, remote access, and voice assistant integration. Its main limitation is the requirement for a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and compatibility only with single-hole doors. It is best suited for homeowners wanting smart home integration for secondary doors without existing deadbolts.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest | |
2.25 inchesbest | 1.75 inches | |
2.76 inchesbest | 2.375 inches | |
250 codesbest | — | |
100 fingerprintsbest | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Security & Compliance(1) | ||
ANSI Security Grade | Grade 2 | null |
Automation(1) | ||
Auto-Lock | true | null |
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Low Battery Alert | true | null |
Access & Security(2) | ||
User Code Capacity (codes) | 250 codes | null codes |
Fingerprint Capacity (fingerprints) | 100 fingerprints | null fingerprints |
Compatibility(3) | ||
Max Door Thickness (inches) | 2.25 inches | 1.75 inches |
Backset (inches) | 2.76 inches | 2.375 inches |
Door Handing | Self-handing | null |
Durability(1) | ||
IP Weather Rating | N/A | null |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Voice Assistant Support | Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri |
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Professional reviewers and editors praise the Yale Assure Lock for its intuitive touchscreen, reliable fingerprint recognition, and strong app features like activity logs and user sharing. The motorized thumbturn and easy integration with HomeKit, Google, and Alexa are highlighted as key strengths. Editors note the Grade 2 durability and Auto-Unlock convenience but stress the limitations of the Wi-Fi range, which is optimal only within 15-30 feet.
Everyday users commonly praise the fast fingerprint and PIN access, as well as the ease of sharing codes with family and guests. The reliable app notifications and simple setup are frequently mentioned positives. Recurring complaints include battery drain triggered by frequent tamper alerts or wrong codes, Wi-Fi dropouts beyond the optimal range, and occasional app glitches that require manual DoorSense alignment.
Professional reviewers highlight the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch as one of the most versatile smart lock options available, praising its support for fingerprint recognition, PIN codes, mobile app control, and traditional keys. Experts emphasize real-world usability, noting that the Wi-Fi module integration provides significant convenience for remote management.
Common user praise centers on the convenience and flexibility for managing multiple people's access, reliable remote control when away from home, ease of installation requiring minimal tools and time, and responsive mobile app functionality.
