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Yale

A long-established lock manufacturer with a broad smart range. How well a Yale lock fits a smart home depends almost entirely on which model and which radio module it has, and the Singapore market skews towards the Bluetooth-only end.

Why we use Yale

  • Proper lock hardware from a company that has been making locks for a very long time.
  • Models with a Zigbee or Z-Wave module integrate well and work entirely locally.
  • Physical key override on most models, which is a requirement rather than a nice-to-have.
  • Available and serviced locally.

Where we do not, and why

  • Many Singapore-market models are Bluetooth-only, which is not a usable basis for automation.
  • The module needed for a proper radio is often a separate purchase and not always stocked here.
  • Fitting depends on the door. HDB and condo doors have specific requirements and not every model fits.

Pros and cons at a glance

Pros
  • Established lock manufacturer with real security engineering
  • Zigbee and Z-Wave models integrate locally
  • Physical key override
  • Local availability and service
Cons
  • Singapore models are often Bluetooth-only
  • Radio modules sold separately and hard to source
  • Fitment varies by door type
  • Price

The technical position

Main protocol
Varies - Bluetooth, Zigbee or Z-Wave by model
Local control
Yes, with a Zigbee or Z-Wave module
Vendor hub needed
No, with the right module
Home Assistant support
Good on Zigbee and Z-Wave models
Singapore availability
Available, module availability varies
A Yale Smart Living SD-M1100 Z-Wave Module 2 in its retail packaging, held in one hand.
The Yale SD-M1100 Z-Wave module. On most Singapore models this is a separate purchase.

Where it fits in a CtrlSpace build

Specified when the client wants a recognised lock brand and we can source a model with a Zigbee or Z-Wave module. We check the door type before quoting, because fitment decides this more often than features do.

// Frequently asked

Yale, answered plainly

Which Yale lock works with Home Assistant?

One with a Zigbee or Z-Wave module. Bluetooth-only models can be opened from a phone but cannot be reliably automated or reported on, so they are not what we would specify.

Will a smart lock fit my HDB door?

Often, but it has to be checked. HDB and condo doors vary in thickness and preparation, and fire-rated doors have their own constraints. We measure before recommending a model.
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