Yale Access

Name: Yale Access
Rating: 4.9 (70653 reviews)
Author: August Home, Inc.

By: August Home, Inc. App

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Overview

Version:

26.12.0

Last updated: 2026-07-06

Features & Capabilities

Yale Access lets you manage Yale smart locks and security devices through the Yale Access app, with support limited to the United States and Canada. It delivers everyday convenience and trusted protection for your home through Yale's smart security solutions.

Compatible products include Yale Assure Locks (with Wi-Fi), Yale Assure Lever with Wi-Fi, Yale Assure Lock 2, Yale Assure Lock for Andersen Doors with Wi-Fi, Yale Smart Cabinet Lock, Yale Smart Safe, Yale Smart Delivery Box, August Smart Locks, and Emtek EMPowered Smart Lock.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Home Automation Privacy & Security

By:

August Home, Inc.

Rating:

4.90

(70,653) 483 new ratings

Version:

26.12.0 Last updated: 2026-07-06

Version code:

887302053

Creation date:

2020-05-19

Compatible devices:

Size:

289.36MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-20

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 4,659 ▼ 83

Other rankings

#29 in free access keyword 39 ▲ 3

Other platforms

Yale Access (v26.11.0)

649,970 4.61

(3,171)

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Developed by:

August Home, Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yale-access/id1450980221

Website:

https://shopyalehome.com/pages/yale-access

User Reviews

Yale Access is easy to set up and generally reliable, with positives around Airbnb guest-code automation and a modern UI. However, recurring issues with battery indicators and battery life, frequent app bugs, limited multi-lock management, and reliance on a bridge for remote/HomeKit control are common. Users also report account/setup friction and access-control bugs. Overall sentiment is mixed: strong concept and ease of use, but reliability and feature gaps hamper broader satisfaction.

Pros

Easy to install and set up; intuitive and user-friendly.
Reliable operation with remote access; can control from anywhere.
No more physical keys; digital access and guest code automation (Airbnb-friendly).
Modern, clean app UI with solid quality.

Cons

Battery life issues: inaccurate battery readings and frequent battery changes.
App instability and bugs: crashes when enabling auto lock, calibration failures, and code/update errors.
Limited multi-lock management: no overview/list of locks, no scenes, and no bulk controls.
Dependence on a Wi‑Fi bridge for remote access and weak HomeKit integration; some users report connectivity issues without the bridge.
Account/access control problems: privacy policy blocking setup, difficulty reassigning/removing locks, and bugs with adding/removing users.
UI annoyances like the toolbar obscuring the battery indicator.

Recent reviews

I’ve had the Yale lock professionally installed and redownloaded the app. The lock itself does its job fine. Apparently the $200 lock I bought also needs another device so that it can be wifi enabled? On the app, I say “redownloaded” because I stayed at an Airbnb years ago that recommended use of the app. I can’t delete it from my keychain and every online help guide keeps saying to go to a section I simply don’t have on my app. The whole thing is extremely disappointing. I switched from kwikset because I thought this was too of the line. I sincerely hope I’m missing something because if this is what a ~$200 lock gets you and the app is essentially useless since there’s no wifi option without another purchase, hard pass.