Yale Lock compatibility with Seam

Overview

Seam supports Yale smart locks through two of Yale's cloud-based services: Yale Access (for North America) and Yale Home (for international markets).Additionally, Seam supports Yale locks with Z-Wave modules when connected through a compatible smart home hub like SmartThings.

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Compatible Yale Services

Yale Access (US/Canada) ✅

Lock models:

• Yale Assure Lock series (all variants sold in North America)

• Yale Assure Lock 2 (North American version)

• August Smart Locks (all models)

App: Yale Access app

Technology: Cloud-based system with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth + Wi-Fi Bridge connectivity

Network modules: North American Yale Assure Locks use these modules for Seam compatibility:

• Wi-Fi Smart Module (for Yale Access app connectivity)

• Bluetooth module (for local-only Yale Access app control)

Yale Home (International) ✅

Lock models:

• Yale Linus

• Yale Conexis L1

• Yale Conexis L2

• Yale Doorman

• Yale Assure Lock series (international versions)

• Yale ENTR

App: Yale Home app

Technology: Cloud-based system with Wi-Fi or module connectivity

Network modules: International Yale Assure Locks use these modules:

• Yale Home BLE module (for Yale Home app connectivity)

Z-Wave Integration ✅

Lock models:

• Yale Assure Lock series with Z-Wave Plus module

• Yale Assure Lock 2 with Z-Wave module

Technology: Z-Wave wireless protocol

Network modules:

• Z-Wave Plus module (green module)

Compatible through: SmartThings Z-Wave hub and other compatible Z-Wave smart home hubs

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Incompatible Yale Services

Yale Connect ❌

Why it's incompatible: Yale Connect is an older service that uses Z-Wave/ZigBee technology with a local Yale Connect Hub. This system does not provide cloud API access, which Seam requires for integration.

Regions: Primarily sold in Latin America (Mexico, Colombia, etc.) and some other markets

App: Yale Connect app

What to do: If you have Yale Connect locks, you'll need to upgrade to newer Yale locks that support cloud connectivity (Yale Access or Yale Home) to use them with Seam.

Yale Secure (iM1 Module) ❌

Why it's incompatible: Yale Assure Locks with the iM1 network module use the Yale Secure app and are designed exclusively for Apple HomeKit integration. These locks do not provide access through the Yale Access API that Seam requires.

App: Yale Secure app

What to do: If you have a Yale Assure Lock with an iM1 module, you would need to replace the module with a Wi-Fi Smart Module or Bluetooth module to use the lock with Seam through Yale Access.

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How to Determine Which Yale Service Your Lock Uses

Check your App

The simplest way to identify which Yale service your lock model uses is to check which app controls your lock:

App	Compatible with Seam?
Yale Access app	✅ Yes
Yale Home app	✅ Yes
Yale Secure app	❌ No
Yale Connect app	❌ No

Check Your Lock's Network Module

For Yale Assure Lock models, the network module determines which service the lock uses:

Module	App	Compatible with Seam?
Wi-Fi Smart Module (Black)	Yale Access	✅ Yes
Yale Home BLE module (White)	Yale Access or Yale Home	✅ Yes
Z-Wave Plus Smart Module (Green)		✅ Yes, but through a compatible Z-Wave hub
iM1 module (HomeKit) (Orange)	Yale Secure	❌ No

The network module is typically installed inside the lock on the interior side of the door. You may need to remove the battery cover to see which module is installed.

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Understanding Lock Model Regions and Modules

Yale manufactures locks for different markets, and the key differentiator for Yale Assure Lock models is the network module:

• North American models typically use the Wi-Fi Smart Module or Bluetooth module and work with the Yale Access app (compatible with Seam)

• North American models with iM1 module use the Yale Secure app for Apple HomeKit only (not compatible with Seam)

• International models use the Yale Home BLE module and work with the Yale Home app

• Latin American and select other market models may use Yale Connect and are not compatible with Seam

The service your lock uses is determined by the network module installed, which corresponds to the market where the lock was purchased and configured.

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Need Help?

If you're unsure whether your Yale lock is compatible with Seam:

• Check which app you use to control your lock (Yale Access, Yale Home, or Yale Connect)

• Verify your lock model against the compatible models listed above

• Contact Seam support at support@seam.co for assistance

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