The arrival of connected locks promised the end of traditional keys. While our test of the Yale L2 connected lock offered the beginnings of an answer, the solution was not yet perfectly intuitive. This promise comes true today with the Yale Smart Keypad 2, a small device available for €129. This new device enriches the Yale ecosystem and provides a concrete response to users wishing to optimize their home access experience.
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Quick installation that requires no expertise
The Smart Keypad 2 stands out for its simplicity of installation. Two options are available to users: fixing by screws (two in number, supplied in the box with their dowels) or by adhesive pad. Once installed near the front door, within the Bluetooth range of the Yale connected lock, the keyboard must be added in the mobile application.
A Korean-style starter
Koreans have already understood for several years now that it is much more practical to use a fingerprint reader to access their home. This is the real advantage of the Smart Keypad 2. Recognition is instantaneous, allowing you to unlocking the door in less than three seconds.
The system can memorize up to 10 different fingerprints, ideal for a family. For more than a month of use now, the reading has never failed me, despite the weather being as cold as it is humid. The only downside here is it is not possible to record several fingerprints for the same person, which requires choosing the finger to be scanned carefully.
Customizable access codes for more flexibility
The keyboard is not limited to fingerprint reading. It also allows you to generate personalized access codes via the Yale Home app. This feature is particularly useful for providing temporary access to guests, household staff or short-term tenants.
The codes can be generated or chosen, then programmed with a limited validity period or not, offering total control over access to the home. Since previously it was necessary for the person to whom you wish to give access to the lock to download the application and then create a Yale account, this solution is infinitely more practical.
Security enhanced by connectivity
The connected dimension of the Smart Keypad 2 considerably reinforces its security aspect. The Yale Home app allows you to track all entries and exits in real time. Push notifications instantly inform you of every keyboard use. Moreover, the keypad also offers a physical button dedicated to closing the door, which is also particularly practical. Pressing this will also send a notification to the owner of the accommodation. For greater peace of mind, the keyboard can also be completely deactivated during periods of prolonged absence.
What if there are more batteries then?
The keyboard runs on batteries, and the Yale Home app constantly monitors their charge level. An alert is automatically sent when the batteries start to run low, avoiding any unpleasant surprises.
A little extra that changes everything with the integrated doorbell
Yale was smart enough to integrate a doorbell function into the Smart Keypad 2. As soon as a visitor presses the dedicated button, a notification is sent via the application or voice assistant. If the keypad does not offer functions as advanced as the Yale video doorbell, This is a practical addition for anyone who would like a relatively simple function.
A considerable saving of time and practicality on a daily basis
Daily use of the Smart Keypad 2 reveals how much it simplifies access to the home. No more tedious manipulations on a smartphone: take out the device, unlock it, open the Yale application, select the lock and press the open button. A simple touch of the fingerprint reader or entering a code is now enough. This ease of use radically transforms the experience of connected locks.
Our opinion on the Yale Smart Keypad 2
The Yale Smart Keypad 2 truly reinvents the connected lock experience. Its simple installation, ultra-fast fingerprint recognition and intelligent access management make life easier. The manufacturing quality and the richness of its functions justify its price positioning at €129, even we hope for an upcoming update that will allow multiple fingerprints to be recorded per user. The integration of a connected doorbell and compatibility with major voice assistants demonstrate the attention to detail.
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Real-time notifications and the ability to temporarily deactivate the device also increase the feeling of security. Yale has created a mature product that should appeal to both technophiles and those simply looking to get rid of their traditional keys. The Smart Keypad 2 undeniably represents the accessory that was missing from the Yale connected lock ecosystem.
Yale Smart Keypad 2
€129
We love
- Very simple installation
- Fingerprint recognition is almost instantaneous
- Perfect for managing guests
- An integrated connected doorbell
We like less
- Only one fingerprint per user
- The device runs on batteries
