
The Yale Unity Slim Smart Lock is inspired by the rising popularity of smart locks in New Zealand, where modern homes crave convenience and advanced technology. Yale has a rich history of designing mechanical locks for the New Zealand market, including unique narrow backset mortice locks with multipoint locking. The Yale Unity Slim Smart Lock builds on this legacy by incorporating smart lock technology and leveraging the global capabilities of the Yale Home App ecosystem.
This lock is available with various handle types, ensuring visual consistency across window fasteners, sliding door handles, and internal and external hinge door handles. The colour customisation feature enhances its appeal to homeowners by allowing them to match the handle colour to their doors. This customisation can be delivered in a very short lead time, involving die casting, powder coating, and assembling the lock body to suit the desired door type.
When it comes to security, the Yale Unity Slim Smart Lock offers four locking points. By simply lifting the handle, users can lock the latch and lift bolt in the mortice lock and throw shoot bolts into the head and sill of the door frame. The Yale Home App allows users to manage the lock remotely, including locking and unlocking and receiving instant notifications on their smartphone.
The lock is part of the Yale Home ecosystem and has onboard integration, eliminating the need for a separate module to connect the lock. It is compatible with both Apple and Google systems.
Early feedback from beta testers has been positive. Users appreciate the convenience of going key-free and using a PIN code or the app to unlock the door. The ease of locking the door by simply lifting the handle has also been highlighted as a game-changer.
The lock's slim design contributes to a home's overall aesthetics, making it suitable for front doors as part of a grand entrance. Its compatibility with multiple backset options means it can be used on various doors, including popular aluminium-framed doors with large glass panels.
For architects and designers, the Yale Unity Slim Smart Lock complements other windows and doors and offers the added advantage of colour matching to meet their clients' discerning design expectations.