- When does Yale run sales on its smart locks?
- Yale discounts cluster around Black Friday, Prime Day and Memorial Day, with the Assure Lock 2 lines usually cut 20% to 30%. The Wi-Fi keypad models are the ones most often marked down.
- Where is the Yale Assure Lock 2 cheapest?
- Big-box and online retailers typically undercut Yale's own site on the Assure Lock 2, especially the non-Wi-Fi keypad. Check the price history on each product page before buying, since the gap between stores moves week to week.
- Which Yale lock is the best pick?
- The Assure Lock 2 Keypad with Wi-Fi is the simplest choice if you want app control and voice assistants without a hub. The Touch key-free version suits people who dislike keys but costs more, and the plain Keypad is the budget option that needs a separate module for remote access.
- What is Yale's return policy?
- Yale's own store generally accepts returns within 30 days of delivery on unused locks in original packaging, and buyers pay return shipping unless the item arrived damaged or wrong. Retailers like Home Depot and Amazon apply their own, often longer, return windows.
- Does the Assure Lock 2 work with Apple Home, Alexa and Google?
- The Wi-Fi models work with Amazon Alexa and Google Home out of the box, and Apple Home needs the separate Matter or HomeKit module. The non-Wi-Fi Keypad requires a Yale Wi-Fi or Z-Wave module for any smart-home connection.