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The future of hospitality is keyless. Gone are the days of lost keys and long check-in lines—smart locks are transforming guest access, making it seamless, secure, and efficient. According to the hospitality management platform Operto, keyless entry systems eliminate physical keys, reduce staffing costs, and enhance guest experiences with contactless check-ins. We’ve seen this already being implemented in hotels through our partnership with Hotel Julie, as well as Airbnb’s smart lock integration expansion, which allows hosts to offer contactless check-in, as well as remote control and monitoring. As hospitality tech evolves, keyless entry is becoming the standard. https://lnkd.in/dddAK7-G? https://lnkd.in/dbd5Dbyd

CNET highlighted Yale in their guide to keeping your garage secure. Included in their expert tips were our?? "all-purpose Yale safe with Bluetooth to keep [valuables] protected." Read more here:?

Consumer Reports named August Wi-Fi Smart Lock as their top choice for a retrofit smart lock after a vigorous testing process which included: 1. Features like smartphone alerts, remote locking and unlocking, geofencing, third-party app, and voice control, shareable electronic keys, access logs, and tamper alarms 2. Security add-ons 3. Ease of the wireless setup process to a smartphone and smart-home devices August was called out for its compact size and adoption of Matter. We’re proud to see our sleek, simple design recognized for making home security smarter and more convenient. Read the full article below. ?

More than half of homeowners (55%) enter their home through their garage door after parking; around 9% of burglaries also occur through the garage. The increase in demand for garage and general door security has ignited an interest in smart lock features like Yale's auto-unlock and auto-lock, biometric access, keypad, activity feed, and remote access.?

Three of our locks were featured in CNET’s latest round-up of The Best Smart Locks of 2025, Expert-Tested. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to creating innovative, reliable, and user-friendly smart home solutions. Here’s how we ranked: Yale Assure Lock 2 – Best Smart Lock for Apple Watch Users August Wi-Fi Smart Lock – Best Retrofit Smart Lock (Editor’s Choice) August Smart Lock + Connect – Best Smart Lock for Apartments CNET reviewed the benefits that come with buying a Yale smart lock: “Yale takes the concept to the next level with a smart lock as smooth-looking as it is smooth to use.” Read the full article here:

If you missed it, our Yale Keypad Touch was highlighted in Gear Patrol’s 2024 Smart Home Product Announcements. This new technology allows users to unlock their doors with both the convenience of a keypad and the added security of a fingerprint, highlighting our commitment to enhancing home security while ensuring it's user-friendly. We’re proud to be part of the evolving smart home gadgets and look forward to bringing even more advanced solutions to our customers. Check out the full article! https://lnkd.in/g2TfxPeB

The Verge featured Yale in their recent article, “2025 Will be the Year of the Smart Lock”. This article highlights exciting advancements expected to revolutionize the smart lock industry, including improved battery life and seamless interoperability with any smart home platform, thanks to Matter-over-Thread technology. It also celebrates Yale’s key milestones from 2024, such as the launch of Yale Approach and our recent partnership with ADT Trusted Neighbor. We’re proud to be featured when talking about these innovations and are excited for what’s to come in the smart home space in 2025. Read the full article below!

Our team at Yale and August is heartbroken to see so many lose their homes, businesses, schools, and entire communities. To help those impacted by the Los Angeles area wildfires, we are contributing to Rebuilding Together’s Disaster Readiness and Recovery program, which provides disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and long-term recovery support to help families and communities affected by natural disasters to rebuild their homes and lives.

Yale Assure Lock SL was included in the New York Times Wirecutter's roundup of the most popular Wirecutter-approved home products in 2024. Among six locks tested, ours stood out for offering the perfect blend of the seamless experience, our array of customizations, and sleek design. We are proud to have earned this recognition as it underscores our commitment to not only making homes secure but making people feel secure too. See the full review below.

Big news! We’re excited to announce that?#ecobee?Smart Security now works with industry-leading smart locks Yale and August U.S.! Wi-Fi-enabled Yale and August smart locks now seamlessly integrate with ecobee Smart Security, offering you control over your smart home for enhanced comfort and security. Here's what you can do with this integration: ? Auto-lock your door when you arm your ecobee Smart Security system, adding an extra layer of protection. ? Arm and disarm your system from anywhere with a single tap using the ecobee app (available with an ecobee Smart Security subscription). ? Check your lock status and let guests in remotely—all from the ecobee app home screen. Plus, with Live View on your ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera, greet visitors from anywhere and get real-time notifications when guests arrive. Managing your home has never been easier. Take your smart home experience to the next level! Get yourself a smarter home with ecobee ? https://bit.ly/3YzrMbk ? #SmartHome #SmartSecurity #YaleandAugust #ecobee