Yale YDM4115A smart door lock review: Worthy investment for user friendly security system?

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Yale YDM4115A smart door lock review: Smart home gadgets go beyond convenience- they're designed with security in mind. This is especially true for smart door locks, which blend ease of use with robust safety features. The best smart locks not only simplify your life but also ensure your home remains secure. Whether you need your door to unlock automatically while juggling groceries, provide access to forgetful loved ones, or offer a digital key to trusted individuals, these locks deliver convenience without compromising security. They're also perfect for those times when you're away or just too comfortable to get up.

In response to the growing demand for smarter security solutions, Yale has developed an extensive range of smart door locks. Among them is the Yale YDM4115A Smart Door Lock, which they claim is one of their highest selling locks. I had the opportunity to test this model. So, let's see if Yale YDM4115A smart door lock truly delivers on its promise of superior security and convenience or it is just a lock with a smart display.

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Yale YDM4115A smart lock offers a blend of elegance and security and is available in two colour options like Brown and Silver. For this review, I received the brown colour unit, which complements my classic wooden door. The package includes not just the smart lock but also two manual keys, all the necessary hardware, and four AA batteries. Notably, battery replacement can only be done from inside the house which gives you some added security.

This smart lock is designed primarily for main entrance doors and the Yale YDM 4115A smart lock is versatile enough for bedrooms or home offices. Though the lock and its packaging might appear bulky, its heavy-duty brackets are optimised for doors that are at least 40mm thick, as recommended by Yale.

For the installation of the Yale YDM 4115A smart lock, I had to take the help of a Yale technician as there