Yale’s new smart lock can match your Google Nest doorbell

Following the news that Google is discontinuing its Nest x Yale Lock, Yale has announced a new smart lock that fits into the Google Home ecosystem and is designed to complement Google’s Nest video doorbells. However, thanks to Matter-over-Thread compatibility, the Yale Smart Lock with Matter will also work with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and any other Matter-enabled smart home platform. It’s an interesting approach for Google, and a sign it’s embracing the openness of the newer standard. The new Yale lock is a full-deadbolt replacement featuring a keypad and keyway for access. It comes in gray and white to match some of the doorbell’s available finishes, as well as black. It will launch this summer for $170. According to Yale, the lock will work with the Yale Access app over Bluetooth, and the Google Home app, or any other Matter-certified smart home app, via a compatible Matter controller and Thread border router. Yale says it has up to 12 months of battery life ... Read full article.