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The Yale Access Upgrade Kit is only compatible with the Assure series. To tell if you have an Assure series lock you can check three things:

1. Do you have a check and gear on your keypad?
2. Is your privacy button to the side of your thumb turn?
3. Does your lockset have a module slot when you remove the battery cover?

If the answer to all of these questions is “Yes” then your lock is compatible!

The kit comes with a Yale Access Module, the Yale Connect Wi-Fi bridge and DoorSense™.

The Yale Connect enables the module to connect to the internet, which gives you the ability to control your lock from anywhere using the Yale Access App. 

Remote features include the ability to check your door status, lock and unlock your door from anywhere, and grant access to others. In addition, installing the Yale Connect gives you access to existing integrations – including AirBnB, SimpliSafe and all three voice services (Google, Amazon Alexa, Siri).

DoorSense™ is a sensor that allows you to monitor door position (i.e. if the door is opened or closed). 

No. The Yale Access module uses the same slot as your existing module. Your lock can only accommodate one module at a time. 

Assure Locks work with the Yale Access App. This free app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play Store. Yale apps are not compatible.

The Yale Access module allows a user access to a better Bluetooth experience. The Yale Access App and Yale Access Upgrade Kit add: Auto-Unlock, door position sensing (when DoorSense™ is installed) and remote access via the Yale Connect Wi-Fi bridge. Additionally the Yale Access App allows simplified access sharing and access to numerous integrations such as AirBnb, and all three voice services (Google, Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri).

Yes! You can add the Yale Access Upgrade Kit to your Yale Assure Lock with Bluetooth. Please be aware that use of the Yale Access module will deactivate the current Yale Bluetooth.

Both iM1 and the Yale Access module allow you to control your home with Apple HomeKit, but there are a few differences:

• The iM1 module only supports HomeKit and does not have support for virtual keys, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Airbnb, or DoorSense™. You manage the iM1 module using the Home app and the Yale Secure app – this is great for apple-oriented families and homes. PLEASE NOTE: It does not support Auto-Unlock on arrival.
• The Yale Access Upgrade Kit allows you to integrate your Yale lock with HomeKit and mange it though the Yale Access App – because the Yale Access App supports both iOS and Android it is a better app for a house with multiple technologies or phones. 
• The Yale Access module also gives you additional features such as Auto-Unlock, Amazon Alexa and/or Google Assistant integration, DoorSense™, and much more.

1. Confirm you have a compatible Assure Lock. (Does your lock have a check and gear on the keypad?)
2. Confirm you have downloaded the Yale Access App.
3. Confirm the Yale Access Module is properly installed in the slot above your battery compartment.
4. Power cycle unit by removing the module, removing the batteries, waiting 10 seconds and reinstalling the module and then the batteries.
5. Hard reset your device (with module installed):
   • Remove batteries.
   • Remove inside assembly.
   • Press and hold reset button.
   • While holding reset button, insert batteries.
   • Count to five before releasing reset button.
6. If this does not resolve your issue please contact Customer Support:
   • Mon-Fri 5AM - 11PM Pacific
   • Sat-Sun 6AM - 9PM Pacific
   • Support@YaleLock.com