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5.0 out of 5 starsRock Solid Lock
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2019
Nest Yale Electronic Lock
Iโve been through a few electronic deadbolts over the years, mainly the Kwikset Powerbolt and the Kwikset Smartcode, both of which utilize pressure pads. Although theyโve been reliable, the pressure pad does wear out over time and the Kwikset Smartcode lock goes through AA batteries very quickly, as in 3 months max.
While I havenโt had the Nest lock long enough to determine its battery life longevity, I can say that literally, every other attribute about this lock is far superior to the Kwiksetโs that Iโve owned in the past.
What I like:
-Easy Install*
-Bolt manually engages and disengages silky smooth, with no resistance.
-Bolt points left-to-right when in the locked position, which is what Iโm use to, vice some locks that point up-down in the locked position. As a creature of habit, the left-to-right lockup gives me a good visual.
-The 9v battery backup option is brilliant, because I can always pop the battery out of my garage door opener if needed due to battery failure on the lock.
-Near silent operation. My other Kwikset lock was very loud, gas powered not weed eater loud, but loud.
-Unlocks super fast, with almost zero wait time for entry.
-Lock App is simple and not cluttered with a plethora of icons for seldom used features.
-Smooth glass touch face is easy to activate and instantly responsive to touch.
-A smartphone or tablet isnโt required to make the lock operational, although a smart devices is indeed necessary to access the App.
*A note about installing the module: My lock wouldnโt initially pair with my module, if you run into this issue, try a few things first before giving up;
-During setup, connect the module as instructed without plugging it into the wall, just push on the front of the module to activate the light.
-If the module still isnโt recognized, relocate the module to a receptacle closer to the lock.
-After the module is activated, when instructed to connect the lock to the module, ensure that you use the same access point that you used when activating the module. Some homes have different networks that auto switch to the strongest access point signal, so just double check that your phone or tablet hasnโt auto-switched to a different access point.
What I donโt like:
-Cost ~ This is a pricy lock considering that it has minimal features compared to other brand of flagship locks. Purchased for a good price during Black Friday, otherwise, I couldโve never justified the retail price, even though Iโm thoroughly impressed with the product thus far.
-Google ~ Nest was bought out by Google, so itโs necessary to create a google account in order access the app features.
-Styling ~ The outside portion of Nest Yale lock is spectacular. However, the same degree of sleek, minimalist styling wasnโt applied to the interior portion of the lock. Itโs not unattractive by any stretch, but itโs far from awe-inspiring compared to the effort that Yale achieved on the front side of the lock.
-Would prefer a completely tool-less battery access panel.
Overall, Iโm thrilled with the lock thus far, 5 Stars thrilled despite some of the shortfalls. However, if battery life turns out to be short, Iโll end up deducting a star.
