How to Install Yale Smart Lock, and Why is it Important to Switch to Smart Locks?

How to Install Yale Smart Lock, and Why is it Important to Switch to Smart Locks?

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Being safe in your own house is one of the major requirements and luxuries to have nowadays. Being away from your home for a few days or any period of time can make one worry about their belongings. Leaving an empty home can be a prime target for robbers and burglars. If you want to give yourself at least a little peace of mind, what can you do?

Every day is busy and there is no time to go back home and check on things every time something goes wrong. Work, Kids, Appointments, and other circumstances don’t leave much time to look for lost keys. So, the only option to avoid such incidents is nothing but to install Smart Lock at your house. 

An additional layer of security can be added to your front door with a smart lock. Smart locks are typically touch-enabled, or key-less. The smart lock also enables you to lock and unlock your door via your smartphone, which is a great feature if you frequently lose your keys, etc. It is even possible to set up different passcodes for different people who may need access to your home. The smart doorbell and other devices will provide you with the ultimate security and ingenuity for your new home.

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Besides exploring smart locks, have you thought about What Makes Your New Home Truly Smart? Here's our article that can help you understand why it's important to live in a smart home. 

In this article, we will take you through how to install the Yale Smart lock and explain the importance and benefits of installing a smart lock in your home. Installing smart locks and other smart home devices can be confusing, and if not installed properly, you might face a couple of technical issues. QuickGenie is one of the best Smart Home Devices Install/Repair service providers at an affordable price. Our highly trained technicians will help you with all the technical assistance and needs.

Steps to Install Yale Smart Lock

Before you start the installation, there are certain things to check, and make sure you have them so that the process is complete. For example, what comes with the box and the tools you need. 

What's in the Box

  • Smart Lock
  • Mounting Plate
  • Adapters
  • Adhesive Strip

What You'll Need

Philips Screwdriver

These are the steps to follow:

1. Prepare Your Existing Deadbolt

Your existing deadbolt thumb turn must be unscrewed and removed. Remove the additional back plate if there is one. Make sure you position the thumb turn so that you can access both screws so that the thumb turn can be completely removed.

2. Prepare the Mounting Plate

Two screw-holes on the included mounting plate can be repositioned according to your preference. Mount the thumb latch on the mounting plate by removing the screws from the latch.

3. Attach the Mounting Plate

Secure the mounting plate against the door by hand tightening the screws. Note: Over-tightening the screws may result in issues in the future.

4. Choose the Adapter

Select your adapter from the Compatibility Chart below.

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Note: The adapters can be placed in the mounting plate backward. So, if the shape is correct but seems backwards, try flipping the adapter around.

5. Make Sure to Attach the Correct Adapter

Place the accurate adapter onto the tailpiece with the small nub pointing up.

6. Open the Wing Latches

Pull out both side wing latches to prepare for mounting.

7. Attach the Smart Lock

Attach the Yale Smart Lock to the mounting plate by sliding it over the tailpiece. Ensure that the back of the lock is flush with the door. Clamp down both side wing latches to the mounting plate completely to secure the Yale Smart Lock.

8. Remove the faceplate

At the bottom of the face plate, press down on the Yale logo. Remove the top of the faceplate.

9. Remove the Battery Tab

Remove the plastic battery isolation tab while holding the batteries in place. Battery compartments must be properly seated.

10. Replace the faceplate

The Yale logo should be at the bottom of the faceplate on the Yale Smart Lock

11. Setup the device using Yale Access App

Make sure you have the Yale Access App installed on your device. From the home screen, select "Get Started," or, if already logged in, choose "Set Up a Lock." Follow in-app instructions to complete setup.

Link for the August Home App (App Store)

Link for the August Home App (Google Play)

Installing smart locks and other smart home devices can be confusing, and if not installed properly, you might face a couple of technical issues. QuickGenie is one of the best Smart Home Devices Install/Repair service providers at an affordable price. Our highly trained technicians will help you with all the technical assistance and needs.

These are the advantages of Installing a Smart Lock in your House

  • Maintain security while increasing accessibility
  • Smart Locks Can be used Via Smartphones from anywhere and anytime in the World
  • Grants access to all your family members to enter the house even if no one is present
  • Locks the door automatically in case you didn't close the door properly
  • Notice who is at door even without having to open it
  • Comes with a stylish and modern design

Disclaimer: Yale, Alexa, Google, Ring, and (or) any other brand names mentioned above are property of their own companies or subsidiaries, and QuickGenie has no affiliation or ownership over them. QuickGenie is an authorized dealer for Ring products and we perform the installation and setup of the above-mentioned devices.

Installing smart locks and other smart home devices can be confusing, and if not installed properly, you might face a couple of technical issues. QuickGenie is one of the best Smart Home Devices Install/Repair service providers at an affordable price. Our highly trained technicians will help you with all the technical assistance and needs.

Besides exploring smart locks, have you thought about What Makes Your New Home Truly Smart? Here's our article that can help you understand why it's important to live in a smart home. 

If you need help with Installing Smart Locks or any other smart home devices please feel free to contact us. We will be lucky to assist you with all your queries and do the best that we can!

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