Unfortunately, it balked on around 20 percent of our attempts to unlock it using this method, and that required us to make multiple finger presses or to resort to using a key code. Although we believe the feel and function of the U-Bolt Pro's rubber number buttons to be superior to pecking numbers on the glass screen of the Yale Assure Lock SL, the fingerprint unlock was our preferred way to unlock this model.
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(We highly recommend buying the $50 add-on Ultraloq Bridge, which allows for remote programming and control.) The companion app you use to set up and control the U-Bolt Pro is less polished and reliable than the August app, and we found that it sometimes required a restart to get back in sync.
You can unlock it six different ways, including with a numerical code, in an app, through a physical keyway, and-the pièce de résistance-via fingerprint. Still, by any standard it is a wonderful device, with the cleanest, most precise hardware we've ever tested and a pleasing low-profile design. The Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro matches or exceeds the Yale Assure Lock SL in some ways, and it missed the top spot due to only a few minor performance flaws as well as its narrower compatibility with other smart-home devices and the fact that the company is a relative startup. If you prefer to have traditional key access to fall back on, we strongly recommend going with another pick. (Yale also sells a version with a built-in keyway, which we do not recommend-see How we tested for more details.) As such, we recommend this lock only if you have ready access to another entrance, such as a back door or a garage. One extremely important note: The Yale Assure Lock SL has no keyway-should its electronics ever fail or its mechanism jam, you would be locked out of your home and would have to destroy the lock to get in. We tested it on an internal door for several months, and we love how quiet it is. It offers features identical to those of the deadbolt version, with a couple of minor differences for instance, you can wake the lock or have it lock when you're leaving simply by pressing the Yale logo. If your door is a single-hole model-that is, with a doorknob or lever and no deadbolt-the Yale Assure Lever (YRL256) is the one to get. Although we greatly prefer the feel of the keypads found on Schlage locks, the Yale Assure Lock SL's other features, reliability, and overall aesthetics make it a far better buy for most people.
We also like the DoorSense accessory, which tells the lock if the door is open so that the deadbolt doesn't engage before it's shut. Unlocking it is simple, and its mechanism is far quieter than that of nearly every other lock we've tested. The included August module makes the lock widely compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, HomeKit, and other smart gear. This ability to manage or even create new codes on the fly makes the lock especially suited to owners of vacation homes and short-term rental properties. It connects to your Wi-Fi network (via the Connect bridge), allowing you to control the lock and manage access codes remotely.
The Yale Assure Lock SL (YRD256) combines the hardware-security chops of Yale with the smart-home finesse of August. It's fast, quiet, and completely keyless, and unlike with other models, its sleek, slim, glass-and-metal housing is stylish. The Yale Assure Lock SL (YRD256) Connected by August is our top pick as it comes closest to hitting the sweet spot of convenience, security, reliability, and good looks. Smart locks are the superheroes of the species, with special powers that make life more convenient (and a little more fun). Your front door lock is an unsung hero, quietly keeping thieves and rogues at bay. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter.
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