Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Review of the Yale Assure Lock SL YRD256-CBA (Connected by August) -iM1 (Apple Homekit) and -ZW2 (Z-Wave Plus) versions. What's different and what's the same. A look at all features and how the lock performed with my stress testing.

This is a popular deadbolt lock for home automation and can tie into your home security system. Tests are performed in the August App, SmartThings and Hubitat Elevation. I cycled the lock over 2000 times to see just how well it would hold up over time. There are also some comparisons to the Yale Pro SL (YRD156).

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