cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/28482551

I’m looking into installing a door lock w/ key pad at home for two use cases:

  1. I’m out of town and need to allow someone to enter my home, in an emergency or for any reason.
  2. Nice to have - “oh shit, did I lock the door” - ability to lock the door remotely from my phone, would also solve use case #1 by unlocking remotely.

If there are no privacy respecting / self hosted apps for remote control (use case #2), then a “dumb” electronic lock w/ key pad that enables me to set a PIN that I can give to a friend or neighbor in a pinch and then reset the PIN after I get home, that would be good enough. If no such keypad/electronic locks exist, then my backup plan is to just make a few copies of my key for trusted friends & family and/or hide a key, but I’d like to explore the keypad route.

  • rhymepurple@lemmy.mlEnglish
    1·
    7 days ago

    Maybe I’m not picking up on the different models correctly, but the first link I sent was about Z-Wave.

    Can I use the Assure Lock 2 with my Z-Wave Hub?

    The Assure Lock 2 supports the following Z-Wave modules:

    • Z-Wave 500 Series (version 1.8.1)
      • Module Part Number: AYR-MOD-ZW2-USA
    • Z-Wave 700 Series (available at a later date)

    I know some people, like yourself and the commenter thelordzer0, have had success using the lock without a Yale account or app. I’m not sure why you’ve been able to but others are reporting differently. I was just commenting to help OP out in case they’re one of the other people who were forced to create an account and/or use the Yale app to initialize their lock.

    • besmtt@lemmy.worldEnglish
      21·
      7 days ago

      Your first link:

      “supports 500 series](https://support.shopyalehome.com/yale-assure-lock-2-with-wi-fi-faq-B1q1o8M5q)”

      It has wi-fi in the URL.

      The title at the top of that page is:

      “FAQ: Yale Assure Lock 2 with Wi-Fi”

      And we know that it comes with a WiFi module because of this question from your same link:

      "Do I need a Yale Connect Wi-Fi Bridge?

      Because it has a Wi-Fi Smart Module, the Assure Lock 2 does not require a Wi-Fi bridge."

      Notice how they put in the “ZW2” module part number in that last question? To get one of their locks to work with Z-wave you have to take out the WiFi module and put in a Z-wave module.