Connecting your Yale smart lock to Apple’s HomeKit enhances your home security and makes it more convenient to control your lock via the Home app or Siri. Follow these steps to easily pair your Yale lock with HomeKit.
Steps to Connect Yale Devices to Apple Home Kit
Verify Compatibility
Before beginning, ensure your Yale smart lock is compatible with HomeKit. Most models in the Yale Assure series, like the Assure Lock 2 and Assure Lock SL, support HomeKit. You’ll also need:
- An iPhone or iPad running iOS 10 or later.
- The Apple Home app installed on your device.
Prepare the Yale Smart Lock
Make sure your Yale smart lock is properly installed and powered on. If you haven’t already installed it, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to complete the setup. Ensure the lock has fresh batteries to avoid interruptions during the connection process.
Open the Home App
- Open the Home app on your iPhone or iPad. If you haven’t set it up yet, you’ll be prompted to create a “Home” and configure your devices.
- Ensure that your device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network you plan to use for your Yale smart lock.
Add the Yale Lock to the Home App
- In the Home app, tap the “+” symbol in the top right corner.
- Select “Add Accessory” from the list of options.
- A message will prompt you to scan the HomeKit setup code. This code is usually found:
- On the back of the Yale lock itself.
- Inside the battery compartment.
- On the product packaging.
- Scan the HomeKit setup code using your device’s camera. The Home app will recognize your lock.
Pair the Lock
- After scanning the code, the app will ask you to follow on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process.
- You’ll be prompted to assign your lock to a specific room in your home (e.g., Front Door, Back Door). This helps organize your devices and makes controlling them easier.
Test the Lock
- After pairing, the lock should appear in the Home app.
- Test the connection by locking or unlocking the door directly from the app.
- You can also ask Siri to lock or unlock the door by saying, “Hey Siri, lock the front door.”
Set Up Automations and Scenes
- With your Yale lock now connected, you can set up automations and scenes in the Home app to make your smart home even more convenient.
- For example, create a “Leaving Home” automation to lock the door when you leave or a “Good Night” scene to lock the door and turn off the lights.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you’ve connected your Yale smart lock to HomeKit, giving you remote control, Siri integration, and automation options. This enhances your home’s security while offering greater convenience in managing your entry points.