The Yale Code lacks the connectivity of smart locks, yet it still offers keypad support, Auto-Lock, and the option to toggle settings directly from the lock.

The new lock will be able to be unlocked by entry code, the app and a physical key. Something else to keep an eye on is Yale's stated battery life for the new lock, which is rated at 12 months.

But aside from that, the Yale Smart Lock with Matter looks like an appealing smart lock. Users can create and edit codes for the lock, set schedules, view activity, and receive notifications.

Yale, the flagship brand of the leading lock company in the world, Assa Abloy, will legitimize the small but growing smart locks category with its first remote wireless home locks early next year. The ...

From there, you can use the Yale Secure app to remotely check battery status, manage up to 25 different PIN codes for manual entry, and see the current lock status of the door.

Easy to install. Looks great. Fairly quiet. Unlocks automatically when you arrive home (if you set it up). Keypad allows for entry codes and a one-touch lock. Keypad needs a flat surface to stick ...