topic Re: Bought condo with Yale lock, is Connect needed? in Security

Bought condo with Yale lock, is Connect needed?

Schumi23 — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:35:45 GMT

Hi,

I recently purchased a condo that has a Nest Yale lock. I want to change the code.

I saw when factory resetting it you create a temporary code, and then set it permanently in the app.

I don't have a Nest Connect - am I still able to use the lock without one? I'm uninterested in smart/internet connected features, I simply want to be able to type a code and it opens.

I would also potentially be interested in creating secondary/temporary codes. On another lock I was able to connect with my phone via bluetooth, is that the case here? Or do I need to purchase a Nest Connect to do so.

Thanks!

Re: Bought condo with Yale lock, is Connect needed?

David_K — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:43:15 GMT

Nest × Yale Lock needs a Nest Connect, Nest Guard, or Nest Hub Max to get internet connection. It doesn’t connect directly to Wi-Fi. You must have one of these devices already connected to the Nest app to add the Nest × Yale lock.

Re: Bought condo with Yale lock, is Connect needed?

Schumi23 — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 15:52:07 GMT

Can I use it without connecting to WiFi, setting codes manually on the device?

Can I set a single code manually on the device otherwise?

I do not want my lock to be internet connected.

Re: Bought condo with Yale lock, is Connect needed?

David_K — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:03:44 GMT

I mean sure. You could continue to use the master passcode (the temporary code you mentioned) and never connect it to the internet or the Nest app. By doing so, you obviously lose a lot of its features.

Re: Bought condo with Yale lock, is Connect needed?

Schumi23 — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:08:18 GMT

So it's not able to connect via bluetooth like other locks are? Such as https://www.homedepot.com/p/Kwikset-Aura-Satin-Nickel-Single-Cylinder-Electronic-Bluetooth-Keypad-Smart-Lock-Deadbolt-featuring-SmartKey-Security-942BLEDB15SMTTP/309958326?

Thank you,

I'll probably be switching it out for a lock which has those features that can be used offline then.

Thank you!

Re: Bought condo with Yale lock, is Connect needed?

David_K — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 20:43:21 GMT

No it's not designed that way unfortunately.

Re: Bought condo with Yale lock, is Connect needed?

SteveT1 — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 01:15:43 GMT

Hey folks,

Thanks for chiming in and I appreciate your help @David_K. I'm dropping by to ensure everything is covered here. Feel free to let us know if you still need help.

Best,
Steve

Re: Bought condo with Yale lock, is Connect needed?

SteveT1 — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 02:04:12 GMT

Hi there,

We haven't heard any updates from you. I'll go ahead and lock this thread in 24 hours. If you're still in need of assistance, feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.

Regards,
Steve

Re: Bought condo with Yale lock, is Connect needed?

Brad — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:56:22 GMT

Hey Folks.

At this time, I'll go ahead and lock this thread. If you're still experiencing problems, feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.

Best Regards,

Brad.