Yale · Smart Lock
Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi compatibility: what it works with
Slim retrofit smart deadbolt from Yale, sold on august.com; Wi-Fi control via Yale Connect bridge.
Hub required: No
Does the Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi work with Amazon Alexa?
Works · Connection method not verified
What you lose: Alexa requires the Wi-Fi connection (Yale Connect bridge); app-only features: remote lock/unlock and Auto-Unlock geo-fencing, guest keys, activity feed, smart alerts, phone or Apple Watch as key (August/Yale Access app)
Confidence: Medium · Source: Manufacturer documentation (link) · Verified 2026-10-20
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Does the Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi work with Google Home?
Works · Connection method not verified
What you lose: Google Assistant requires Wi-Fi
Confidence: Medium · Source: Manufacturer documentation (link) · Verified 2026-10-20
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Does the Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi work with Samsung SmartThings?
Works · Connection method not verified
Confidence: Medium · Source: Manufacturer documentation (link) · Verified 2026-10-20
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Does the Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi work with Apple Home?
Not verified yet · Connection method not verified
According to user reports only — not confirmed by the manufacturer or the platform.
Confidence: Low · Source: Manufacturer documentation (link) · Verified 2026-10-20
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Last verified: 2026-10-20. Labels, confidence levels and the Matter inference rule are explained in our methodology. Spotted something wrong or tested a combination we haven't? Use "Tell us" under the platform above — reports are reviewed before anything is published.