Yale Conexis L2 Smart Door Lock - Remote Access From Anywhere, Anytime, No Key Needed, Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Philips Hue - Black

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To be fair, this is an issue with all multi-point locking mechanisms, as the handle has to be lifted before a lock can be engaged. These are the type where you have to lift the handle upwards to engage the locking mechanism, and then you use a key to lock it in place. My lock started playing a high-pitched siren, and I had to Google how to disable it (remove the batteries, press and hold the R button on the inside and then insert the batteries).

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Part of the issue is that the app shows Yale’s Keyless Connected Smart Lock, not the Conexis L2, and asks you to rotate the lock as part of the process. Designed for multi-point locks with lift-to-lock mechanisms, the Conexis L2 is beautifully designed and will fit most doors. So far, so good, but the Yale Conexis L2 also has a big issue: getting access to your home if something goes wrong. Finally, the Yale Connect WiFi Bridge can be installed, and the lock connected to this to enable remote control. Once the lock is functioning, it’s time to remove the batteries, insert the Yale module and use the step-by-step instructions to add the Yale lock to the app via Bluetooth.Unlike other smart locks, such as the Ultion Nuki, there is no way to key operate the Conexis L2 from outside: it is entirely operated by a motor and electronics. So, if you have a Ultion Nuki, for example, you still have to lift the handle before the lock can operate. This model ships with the Yale module and Connect WiFi Bridge, so it can be controlled through the Yale Home app, the home for other smart products, including the Yale Linus and Yale Smart Safe. Unlike Conexis L1, you can hand out unlimited app access without paying for ‘virtual keys’, which is good to see. Those that come in the box are pre-paired, but pairing a new one is a simple case of tapping it on the reader when prompted by the app.

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Temporary is useful for limited access, say a pet feeder coming in while you’re away or builders; timed basis limits entry to certain times, such as for a regular cleaner. Whether that be via a Yale virtual key, key tag, key card, phone tag or your smartphone when using the Yale Home App. Finally, there’s a DoorSense magnet which you’re prompted to stick on your door frame next to the lock if you want to get notifications when it’s left ajar accidentally.To check the current battery level, this can be found under the ‘my locks’ section of the Yale Home App. This is because the smart door lock uses Bluetooth to communicate with your mobile device, so does not solely rely on Wi-Fi connectivity. Just like the Conexis L1, you can set up other people with access: family members, friends, cleaners, gardeners or whomever you want to let in. To achieve this BSI IoT Kitemark, the Conexis L2 Smart Lock has undergone rigorous testing to ensure it functions and communicates as it should, and that the appropriate security controls are in place. Similarly, when you use one of the unlocking methods, the motor turns the actuator to unlock the door, at which point you can push down the handle to open the door.

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Today, we have millions of users a month from around the world, and assess more than 1,000 products a year. With home security at the forefront of its design, the Conexis L2 Smart Lock has been awarded the BSI IoT Kitemark, guaranteeing it has achieved the highest level of security for internet-connected products, providing users with a label of trust. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform.

The reason for this process is to prevent accidental unlocking, such as if you popped out to the shed at night and re-entered the house, you wouldn’t want your front door to lock. Open the Yale Home app, and the lock can be unlocked via that, either when you’re standing outside or remotely, so you can let people into your house while you’re not there.