This article will help guide you through the steps to install the Yale Access Module.
If you need information on installing a Yale Access Host lock, visit the lock manufacturer’s website.
Installing the Module
Step 1. Remove battery cover
Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, loosen the battery cover screw. Slide the cover up and away from the lock.
Step 2. Remove a battery
Remove at least one of the batteries from your lock to power it off. Wait approximately 10 seconds for the lock to fully power down.
Step 3. Insert the module
With the logo facing up, insert the module. Make sure it is properly seated in the lock.
Step 4. Replace the battery
Power up the lock by replacing any removed batteries.
Step 5. Replace the cover
Slide the battery cover down, and tighten the screw.
Step 6. Registering the Module
Follow the below steps to register the Yale Access module with your lock.
Enter the Programming Menu on the host lock:
- Enter the Master PIN code on the keypad, then select the gear key
- Press '7', then the gear key
- Exit the menu by selecting the 'Previous' button (the red back arrow in the upper left corner) or wait for the menu to time out
This completes the registration process for the module. Next, set up the lock in the Yale Access App.
Step 7. Set up your lock in the Yale Access App
Select the button below for step-by-step instructions to set up your lock in the Yale Access App:
Step 8. Set up the Yale Connect Wi-Fi Bridge
Visit this article for step-by-step instructions to set up the Yale Connect Wi-Fi bridge with your lock.
Installing DoorSense™
DoorSense™ allows you to detect if your door is open or closed.
First, decide how you would like to install the DoorSense™. There are two installation options: a surface mount or a flush mount installation. The surface mount installation requires the use of a screwdriver only. The flush mount installation will provide a cleaner and less visible look with more robust performance, but does require drilling a ⅝” hole into your door frame.
Surface Mount Installation
What's in the box
What you'll need
Step 1. Determine mounting location
For optimal performance, DoorSense™ should be mounted within 1.5 inches from the edge of your door frame, and should align with your lock’s module.
NOTE: If you do not have a flat door frame or you have a perpendicular wall directly next to your door, the DoorSense™ can be alternatively installed on the perpendicular wall. The module should still be used as a guide for the recommended height of the DoorSense™ installation.
Step 2. Attach mounting tape
Remove one side of the adhesive backing. Attach to the back of your DoorSense™, making sure to align the edges and screw holes. Remove the other side of the adhesive backing.
Step 3. Place on door frame
Press the adhesive side of the DoorSense™ on your frame in the proper identified mounting position. Make sure to align the pill shape vertically.
Step 4. Screw into frame
Hand tighten your DoorSense™ to the frame using the included screws.
You may wish to complete this step until after your lock is set up and calibrated to ensure that you are able to retrieve accurate door state readings before modifying your door frame.
Step 5. Attach the cover
Press the cover onto the DoorSense™ unit.
Step 6. Calibrate your Lock
Once the lock is set up, navigate to the Lock Settings and select Calibrate Lock and select LOCK AND DOORSENSE™. Follow the instructions in the app until you have successfully calibrated your lock and DoorSense™ together.
Open and close the door and validate that the door state is accurate. If it is not accurate or the calibration was unsuccessful, relocate the DoorSense™ housing closer to the smart lock and go through the calibration process again until you get accurate results.
If you elected to not insert the screws into the door frame, go back and insert the screws into the housing and secure them into your door frame or wall and place the cover over the housing.
If you notice that your readings are not accurate over time, perform another Door State Calibration to see improved performance.
Flush Mount Installation
What's in the box
What you'll need
Step 1. Remove magnet from housing
Using a small blunt object, push the magnet carrier from the housing through the center hole. This may require some force.
Step 2. Assemble magnet to cap
Expose the adhesive by removing the blue backing. Press the cap onto the notched side of the magnet carrier. The two shapes should interlock.
Step 3. Mount in the frame
DoorSense™ will be flush mounted into the frame of your door, so your smart lock swings away when the door is opened. DoorSense should align with the lock’s module.
Step 4. Determine mounting location
Hand tighten your DoorSense™ to the frame using the included screws.
DoorSense™ should be mounted between 1.5” and 3.5” from the top edge of your deadbolt strike plate, centered on the frame. DoorSense™ should align with the lock’s module.
Step 5. Tape drill bit
It may be helpful to attach tape to your drill bit to mark the proper depth of hole to drill. DoorSense™ requires a 1/2 inch deep hole, but it may help to use the assembled DoorSense™ as a guide.
Step 6. Drill hole
Drill the hole in the proper location on your door frame, keeping the drill straight and steady.
Step 7. Insert DoorSense into hole
Insert the DoorSense™ into the hole. If it is too snug to push in by hand, you can protect the frame with a piece of scrap wood and use light blows with a hammer or mallet.
Step 8. Calibrate your Lock
Once the lock is set up, navigate to the Lock Settings and select Calibrate Lock and select LOCK AND DOORSENSE™. Follow the instructions in the app until you have successfully calibrated your Lock and DoorSense together.
Open and close the door and validate that the door state is accurate. If it is not accurate or the calibration was unsuccessful, relocate the DoorSense housing closer to the Smart Lock and go through the calibration process again until you get accurate results.
If you elected to not insert the screws into the door frame, go back and insert the screws into the housing and secure them into your door frame or wall and place the cover over the housing.
If you notice that your readings are not accurate over time, perform another Door State Calibration to see improved performance.
If you notice that your readings are not accurate over time, perform another Door State Calibration to see improved performance.
Configuring HomeKit and the Yale Access Module
Observe the following sequence when configuring your Yale Access Module and HomeKit:
- Download the Yale Access App
- Install the lock on your door
- Install the Yale Access Module in the lock
- Configure the integration between HomeKit and the Yale Access App using the QR code located on the Terms and Conditions pamphlet included with your smart module
- Set up the lock in the Home app to complete the integration
PLEASE NOTE: You will not be able to set up the HomeKit unless the module is already seated in the lock, which is why the QR code is included with the Terms and Conditions in the packaging. Affix the QR code sticker from the Terms and Conditions pamphlet to your lock for future reference.
Select the button below for step-by-step instructions to set up HomeKit for your Lock: