Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Review + Yale Smart Video Doorbell - The BEST Smart Lock 2024 ?!

[@belizarius_997]

Thank you so much for this thorough review and comparison to a previous version! I have had a Yale Linus lock 1st gen for two years now. I have a two-storey house and two kids; no one ever remembered locking the door. Auto-lock and auto-unlock features are fantastic! What's not so great is a fiddly battery replacement (once a year) and the sluggish unlock speed. After this review, I'll be ordering a new version, as both problems seem to be resolved. This channel deserves many more subscribers, so I'm happy to join your community. Thanks again!

[@LorrieCoopero]

I really appreciate the activity monitoring feature, helps me keep track of who’s coming and going

[@NafiAliyyNaifeh]

It integrated perfectly with my existing smart home system, no issues at all

[@filialen6164]

Don't forget the Matter over Thread support that is coming in a firmware update later this year! Then Apple Homekit will also be supported again! This is a big reason to buy the L2!

[@stigchr]

Thanks for a great review, one small question, can you get the notification from the doorbell on multiple phones, like mine and my wife ?

[@Omar-kw5ui]

Great video! Really interesting products. I wonder why no other reviewers compare the doorbell to others on the market like the nest and ring options. It would have been great if you showed the picture quality at night time and how far you can make out a face. I noticed there is no face detection or am I wrong? I am assuming it can't automatically unlock the door as you approach or you would have probably talked about it. Given both products are from Yale, I would expect that they would work together a little better.

[@onurkoc3179]

There is no Apple Homekit support, it was there in the previous version

[@carmenminichberger7785]

Thanks for the review :) Saw it on tink!

[@TechMagnet]

Tink best shop!

[@kenneth_jensen]

Try the Unifi doorbell 😉 No subscription and works with Home Assistant. So you know if the Linus 2 lock works with Matter? 🙂

[@StarlaDumk]

The keyless entry feature is incredibly convenient

[@LeoBostonas]

The battery life on this lock is fantastic, lasts way longer than I expected

[@oofol]

how long? The first gen lasts 7months on the AAAs

[@aldrickbanks3455]

A question, so the knob case inside of the room, doesn't need to be stick to the surface of the door or screwed to the door? Displayed by your video, it can be installed by mounted directly onto the lock cylinder itself(if the cylinder length is adjustable)?

[@markushaier7679]

Looking great. This or Nuki 4.0 ? I don't need the opener feature so I think i might go for yale

[@TechMagnet]

If you dont need the opener, go for yale :)

[@karelpapik7678]

What is the opener feature please?

[@UTl0l]

Why isn't the change to a non standard battery a bigger issue?

[@Jgarthebeast]

Does anyone know if you used the changeable cylinder with the first version if it works on the 2nd version without having to change the cylinder again?

[@CalebDebenham]

How long is warranty ? Especially for looks i think it should be more than 2 years..

[@gushalter3065]

Great video steven, good diy job lol

[@TechMagnet]

hahah you need to do what you need to do :D

[@PaigeGobles]

The app is userfriendly and straightforward, even for a nontechie like me

[@JamesYoung24]

Can this smart lock be integrated with voice assistants ?

[@padred.ortega5377]

The battery % level is shown in real time or just when reach low level?

[@bananajoe1160]

I still have the first generation. I don't mind the bridge.. still worthy to upgrade ? I see its more silent, smooth and has the rechargable battery. But paying another fortune for a new lock...

[@TechMagnet]

not really unless you want it less noisy and a rechargable battery

[@peterb1190]

I can see many negative comments regarding the wifi connection and homekit issues from a few months ago. Can anyone give me some update on this? Is there still wifi problem? I am planning to buy one and use it with my alexa devices but will not invest ca 250€ if it is not stable any reliable. Thanks!

[@hacidante7759]

It takes a long time to connect to the lock when I am outside. Sometimes it exceeds 1 minute. The lock is close to the modem, the wifi signal quality seems strong. What could be the reason for this?

[@BrentBeatty-dw8ts]

How do we get these locks in the USA? Yale doesn't seem to sell them here. This lock will fit my doors, which have European style locks.

[@MirabelStock]

Using voice commands with Alexa to lock and unlock the door works ?

[@AntonijoMilenkovic]

What types of authentication does it support

[@miguelfigueiredo7416]

Did you try to connect the lock to your WiFi ? I can’t connect mine to my network using the WiFi module on the Linus L2. In your video you didn’t show that configuration.

[@y1z]

My linus l2 does not pull latch . Door want open .. I think your door has handle too and latch ? Only from inside ?

[@agirgis16]

Does it offer keyless entry

[@QuraishiNorzo]

Setting up temporary access codes for visitors is wkring ?

[@PJ77-PT]

Does it work with smartwatch?

[@AshlenBushra]

is this lock is weatherresistant ?

[@AfifoDaher]

Regular firmware updates ? I have a welock and there is no update anymore!!!

[@AloaVa-ew5qm]

Can this lock be controlled remotely

[@jasminwangfei1899]

detailed review. thank you

[@TechMagnet]

thanks !

[@Novasuper-jm5zy]

what if empty and you cannnot enter ??

[@YolaneGamalAbbud]

It doesn’t integrate well with some older smart home systems I have

[@AshbyDaglish]

And this is also secure ???

[@ClaireJackey]

Replacing the batteries is a bit of a hassle, especially if they die unexpectedly

[@GaryDonelson]

How does the Yale Linus Lock L2 handle guest access

[@TechMagnet]

works remote in the app

[@AndreaPeck-el5ds]

How long does battery last ? Should i really get 2 ?

[@TechMagnet]

1 is enough, charging is fast. but having spare is never wrong

[@JustinkFleming756]

What kind of warranty does the Yale Linus Lock L2 come with

[@TechMagnet]

2 years

[@RodneyWalker-zw6zk]

Does the Yale Linus Lock L2 provide activity logs

[@TechMagnet]

yes see later in the video in the app section

[@michaeldigtheme2337]

How does this smart lock enhance home security

[@TechMagnet]

auto locks the door ;)

[@GreggBurkett]

Can it be installed on garage doors ??

[@TechMagnet]

uhm yes.. but only if normal doors with cylinder and on the inside ofc

[@stefanschacher4030]

this NFC only works with your phone or others ??

[@TechMagnet]

only with approved phones in the app

[@RobertSegovia-ov2iy]

Can it send notifications to a smartphone

[@TechMagnet]

yes

[@RomolaNawrah]

The lock was super easy to install, took me just about 10 minutes. But only if the cylinder fits!!

[@Cipers-bi1ei]

Is it compatible with smart home systems

[@TechMagnet]

yes google home, alex , apple home

[@JoserMcDonald]

What is the battery life of this device

[@TechMagnet]

depends on the opening times. I charge maybe every 2-3 months

[@NoeMoore]

Is this lock weather-resistant for outdoor use

[@TechMagnet]

this is mounted indoor...

[@WilliamRodrigue-xq9ie]

Any discount code ? :D

[@TechMagnet]

check descriptuon

[@DeebMoggle]

I feel much safer with multiple authentication methods available. It needs fingerprint.

[@miguelfigueiredo7416]

Don’t buy this lock if you want to use the WiFi module. I’ve been waiting for the Yale support to give me a solution because my lock L2 can’t connect to any WiFi network. This lock also doesn’t support apple HomeKit.

[@nyamarungujr7834]

Use 2.4GHZ wifi not the 5G

[@LucyME-mo9rl]

Nice but too expensive tbh

[@ML-xx5mj]

Aam, 👍.

[@ShaneFerreira-ir6lm]

Are there any subscription fees associated

[@TechMagnet]

nope nothing :)

[@xpressivemusic4578]

the product is very expensive

[@MerlinSingh]

YALE need to improve the WiFi 🛜 element. Doesn’t always work. If they invested in this they would run this digital lock market. Very annoying that it’s not always reliable.