Testseek.com have collected 14 expert reviews of the Nest X Yale Smart Lock and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nest X Yale Smart Lock.
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The editors liked
Battery-powered (standard
Easy to find batteries
Too!)
Easy to use
Integrates with other Nest products
Easy to install (assuming a modern-ish home)
Integrates well with existing Nest products
The Nest x Yale Lock looks good and works with Nest to lock the door when you're away
Disarm your Nest Secure alarm system
And manage up to 20 passcodes
Integrates well with the Nest ecosystem
All the expected features are front and center
Sturdy hardware
Simple installation
Integrates with other Nest devices
Nest x Yale has excellent security features that make it one of the most secure smart locks we've tested
Works well within Nest ecosystem
Easy to install
The editors didn't like
Limited functionality with third-party services
Tricky to install so that it's straight on either side
You'll need a Nest Connect (or Nest Guard) to use it
No manual key fallback
Only integrates with other Nest products
Privacy Mode lockout
No voice control
There aren't any ZigBee
Z-Wave or iM1 (Homekit) modules to add this lock to your smart home. Nest integrations are underwhelming
And there aren't any voice control capabilities yet
Not terribly attractive
Particularly inside the house
Considerable trouble during setup
Expensive
Especially if you also need to buy a Nest Connect
No support for Amazon Alexa or HomeKit
The smart lock has limited applications outside a Nest-centric smart home
Published: 2019-04-29, Author: Richard , review by: tomsguide.com
Simple installation, Integrates with other Nest devices
No support for Amazon Alexa or HomeKit
If you already have one or more Nest devices and use Google Assistant a lot, the Nest X Yale is a good choice for a smart lock. If you don't want to be locked into Nest, then the August Smart Lock Pro is a better all-around choice, as is the Yale Real Liv...
With an investment of at least $249, and more likely $279, the Nest x Yale Lock ain't cheap. But if you're, like me, already entrenched in the Google and/or Nest ecosystem, it's a no-brainer, especially if you're hanging onto a 20-year-old deadbolt like m...
At $279.99, the Nest x Yale is a heavy investment. But the convenience of being able to unlock your phone without using a key can't be overstated, and the ability to assign temporary keys instead of handing out permanent physical ones is wonderful...
Published: 2018-07-05, Author: Max , review by: techgearlab.com
Works well within Nest ecosystem, easy to install,
Remote access sharing often malfunctions, no compatibility outside of Nest, no physical key backup
The Nest x Yale is functional but not great. It is a worthwhile purchase if you've already invested in the Nest ecosystem and want to be able to monitor your lock remotely. However, we did run into some issues with sharing access remotely, so it may not b...
Battery-powered (standard, easy to find batteries, too!), Easy to use, Integrates with other Nest products
Limited functionality with third-party services, Tricky to install so that it's straight on either side, You'll need a Nest Connect (or Nest Guard) to use it, No manual key fallback
Easy to install (assuming a modern-ish home), Easy to use, Integrates well with existing Nest products
Only integrates with other Nest products, Privacy Mode lockout, No voice control
Interoperability gripes aside, the Nest x Yale lock works exactly as expected. Installing Nest products just work. There is no app timeout or need for multiple tries to connect to the device. The lock connected to the Nest app the first time. Controlling...
Integrates well with the Nest ecosystem, All the expected features are front and center, Sturdy hardware
Not terribly attractive, particularly inside the house, Considerable trouble during setup, Expensive, especially if you also need to buy a Nest Connect
Nest's first smart lock is a somewhat buggy Yale product with Nest features, not the other way around...
The Nest x Yale Lock looks good and works with Nest to lock the door when you're away, disarm your Nest Secure alarm system, and manage up to 20 passcodes
There aren't any ZigBee, Z-Wave or iM1 (Homekit) modules to add this lock to your smart home. Nest integrations are underwhelming, and there aren't any voice control capabilities yet
If you love Nest products (and especially if you own the Nest Secure alarm system) the Nest x Yale smart lock is a good bet. If you're after voice control or more flexible smart-home hub integration, look elsewhere...
