New Yale Lock with Matter not working with Google Home automations

[CurtisDChilds]

I have the new Yale Lock with Matter all set up and it is working through the Google Home app.  I can use the app to lock and unlock as needed.  The one thing that is not working is having an automation that will lock the lock automatically based on time of day.  My sons will come home late sometimes and forget to lock the door.  I want an automation that will automatically lock the door at 1am.  I am able to create the automation but it does not lock the lock.  Any suggestions?  I have the Nest Hub Max on our wifi system so I am not sure why this isnt working, again especially since the lock DOES work in the google home app, just not the automation.

[ByronP]

Hi CurtisDChilds,

Thank you for reaching out to the community. I see you’re having trouble running an automation with the Google Home app and the new Yale Lock with Matter; specifically, you want the device to lock the door at 1 AM. I understand how important it can be for you. Let’s work together to find a solution.

Currently, this option isn’t available. We’re always looking for ways to improve, so please consider sharing your insights and experiences by submitting them to the feedback form. This will allow us to improve in future updates.

Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Regards,

Byron

[DisneyFanatic4]

@ByronP, what do you mean it's not an option?  It's absolutely an option in the app, and we can set up automations with the new locks.  However, when the automation runs, it won't lock the lock.  This appears to be a bug and should be addressed.

[Smanley929]

I have the same issue.  The lock works fine but automations do not work.  You can create the automation but it does not lock the door. The lock is great otherwise. Is this a known issue that will be corrected?

[Gomo1137]

Same issue here.  I woke up a few mornings thinking I must have forgot to run the bedtime automation but it turns out that this lock just doesn't work with automations for some reason.  I can manually lock and unlock in the home app but automations all fail. 

[Smanley929]

From what I can tell lock or unlock is a cecure action.  Note that using Google voice assistant requires you to enter PIN.  I think this is why you can’t automate it.  Bad on Googles part to allow a non functional automation to be created.  Since this runs with Matter, I connected it to Apple Home as well.  With Apple, I can lock/unlock with Siri with no PIN since authentication is done with Face ID.  Automation to lock the door also works just fine