Make your door smarter with a keyless smart door lock designed to secure and simplify your life.

Designed by August co-founder and renowned Swiss designer, Yves Béhar, Linus® Smart Door Lock features sleek design combined with state-of-the-art technology.

Recognized for its intelligent design and best in class materials at the prestigious Red Dot Awards, European Product Design Awards and the Ambient Awards at CES Las Vegas  earlier this year, Linus® is a discreet smart home upgrade for almost any front door. Available in matte black and silver finishes, Linus® is the starting point to the modern and stylish home of today.

The Linus® Smart Door Lock is a secure door lock that allows you to lock and unlock your door – no matter where you are. Access keyless entry, see who comes and when, grant virtual guest keys, and check whether the door is open or closed.

All this is made possible via the Yale Access app. Once connected to the app, customers can secure, monitor and manage access to their home through their phone, from anywhere in the world.

Enjoy peace of mind, protected by the latest Yale Smart Lock with 180 years of security expertise built in.

Features:

• SMART LOCKING – Turn your smartphone or Apple Watch into your key. The Linus® Smart Lock allows you to lock and unlock your door – no matter where you are*, with the Yale Access App.

* Require Yale Connect Wi-Fi bridge for remote functionality

• AUTO LOCK AND UNLOCK – When you return home and walk up to your door, Auto-unlock will unlock your door thanks to geo-fencing (once you and your phone are close to the door), so you don't need to fumble around with keys. Ability to enable auto-lock when the door closes.
• SAFE AND SECURE – Yale Access account is protected by 2-factor authentication meaning that users will be required to verify their identity with either an email or phone number. On top of the security offered by Bluetooth, we use AES and TLS encryption, commonly referred to as bank level security. If you lose your phone, you can disable your Yale Access app and all virtual keys at any time.
• GRANT ENTRY FROM EVERYWHERE – Send secure keys to friends, family or people you trust instantly, all from the Yale Access app. Manage and schedule access any time.
• HASSLE FREE INSTALLATION – The Linus® Smart Lock is easy to install over the existing cylinder lock on the inside of your front door so you can keep and use your original keys. The installation time when your cylinder is compatible is less than 3 minutes. Refer to our video to see if you can install Linus on your existing cylinder lock.
• INSTANT ALERTS – If anything changes with the status of your door, you’ll be the first to know about it.
• DOORSENSE™ TECHNOLOGY – Let you know whether your door is securely closed. And if anything unexpected happens, like the door being left ajar, you will be the first to know.
• WORKS WITH – Yale partner with leading smart home systems, Voice Assistants and holiday rental platforms for effortless lock control and access management*.
• * Require Yale Connect Wi-Fi bridge for remote functionality and integrations like Voice Assistant
• BATTERY LIFE –  Notifications when your battery is running low so you can proactively replace them. The battery lifetime is dependent on the number of turns per locking, the smoothness of the door opening and the number of openings per day. Based on normal usage, the batteries will last between 6 to 9 months.

Specifications: 

• Lock compatibility: Fits a wide range of doors – Is your lock compatible?Please go to Compatibility Checker page  for recommendations on the cylinder options that are available for you.
• Requirements: Free Yale Access App for iOS or Android smartphone.
• Communication frequency between
  Linus® and accessories: Bluetooth version: 4.2 – 2.4GHz
• Technology between the Linus® Lock and smartphone: Bluetooth directly or via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi if a Yale Connect Wi-Fi Bridge is paired.
• Two-factor security: Your Yale Access account is protected with 2-factor authentication, which
  means that on top of your password, the system will check your identity based
  on either an email or phone number.
• Encryption: The Linus® Smart Lock uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology
  encryption, as well as AES and TLS encryptions, commonly referred to as bank level security.
• Product dimensions: 58mm in width, 58mm in depth and 150mm in length.
• Product weight: 623g including batteries
• Battery types: 4xAA (Alkaline recommended) for the Smart Lock.
  Batteries included in the kit.

The auto-lock feature can automatically lock your door when you leave home. When you return and walk up to your door, Auto-Unlock will then unlock it again thanks to geo-fencing.

Remembering to lock the door in the morning? No need! But if you get the inkling to double-check later, you can take a peek on the Yale Access App.

Expecting guests? Send a virtual key

Discover a smarter way to let your loved ones in. With the Linus® Smart Lock, you can grant secure keyless access from anywhere in the world with the Yale Access App – when Linus® is paired with the Yale Connect Wi-Fi Bridge. Welcome them with a temporary virtual key before they arrive. Time-specific access makes check-in and check-out for holiday rentals simple and secure. Your guests can come and go as they wish – and you don’t need to worry about lost keys.

Full control from the palm of your hand

The days of scavenging through the black hole, aka your bag, are over. Thanks to the Linus® Smart Lock, your smartphone or Apple Watch is now your key. All you have to do is come close – you’re welcome.

The intuitive Yale Access App for your Android or iOS device lets you manage the access of your home remotely.* You can share access with the people you trust, know the ins and outs of your home with the Activity Feed, and receive notifications.

*Yale Connect Wi-Fi Bridge required

Safe and secure

Security is at the heart of our technology. We believe data privacy and security is just as important as the physical security of your home. That’s why Linus® Smart Lock is protected with bank-grade encryption and the Yale Access App with 2 factor authentication. It’s our fancy way of saying we’ve got your back.

Installing is a breeze

The Linus® Smart Lock is

easy to install over the existing compatible cylinder on the inside of your front door so you can keep and use your original keys. Your front door will look just the same as before from the outside – without revealing any smart features.

Will Linus® fit on your door?

Make it smart – together

We partner with leading smart home systems, voice assistants and holiday rental platforms for effortless lock control and access management. Pair your Linus® Smart lock with your preferred voice assistant to lock, unlock and check its status.

Features

Our brand new motorised Linus Smart lock will offer a high level of security, best in class design and a wide range of unique features.

 

 

DoorSense™

Our Linus® Smart locks have DoorSense™, a sensor that tells you your door is securely closed for worry–free living.

 

 

Smart alerts

Set smart alerts to notify you when someone comes and when. Yale always keeps you in the loop and tells you whether your door is left ajar, locked and unlocked.

 

 

 

Activity feed

The 24/7 activity feed will help you check who is coming and when – even when you’re not there.

 

Encryption

Our Linus® Smart Lock uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, as well as AES and TLS encryption, aka bank grade security for your data.

 

 

Authentication

Yale Access account is protected by 2- factor authentication, meaning that users will be required to verify their identity with either an email or phone number.

 

Lost phone

If you lose your phone, you can disable your Yale Access App and all virtual keys at any time.

Yale Access App

Try our new Yale Access App and see how intuitive it is. Set up an account and freely manage access to your home through your phone, from anywhere in the world.

 

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Award-winning product

Red Dot Winner 2020

Product Design Awards in Security System and Smart Products categories.

IF Design Honour 2021

Product Design Award in Building Technology category.

European Product Design Award 2020

Product Design Award in Home Interior Products (Windows/Doors) category.

Plus X Awards 2021

Best Product of the Year, Best Brand of the Year in the Locking Systems category and Seals of approval in Innovation, High Quality, Design and Functionality.

European Product Design Award 2020

Product Design Award in Home Interior Products (Windows/Doors) category.