Summary of the article:
– To control the Nest × Yale Lock from your phone, you need a Nest Guard or Nest Connect.
– You may need a Nest Connect to help your Nest Detect sensors communicate with Nest Guard if you have a larger home or if the Nest Detects are installed far away from your Nest Guard. Nest Connect extends the range and improves communication.
– If you’re installing multiple locks, you may only need one Nest Connect to work with all the locks. However, if your doors are far apart, you might need more than one Nest Connect. Install your Nest Connect halfway between your router and lock for best results.
– The distance between the edge of your door and the center of the hole for your deadbolt (backset) should not be more than 2-3/4 in (70 mm) away from the edge of your door. The Nest × Yale Lock is not compatible with glass or sliding doors.
– Nest Guard is the base with keypad and siren that is part of the Nest Secure system. Nest Connect is a range extender that keeps your Nest Secure devices connected when they’re far apart or helps connect the Nest x Yale Lock to WiFi.
– The Yale Connect enables the module to connect to the internet, giving you the ability to control your lock from anywhere using the Yale Access App. Remote features include checking door status, lock and unlock, and granting access to others.
– If you have both Nest Wifi and Google Wifi devices, they can be combined in the same network and will work together to provide Wi-Fi throughout your home.
Questions:
1. Do I need Nest Connect for Yale lock?
2. Why do I need a Nest Connect?
3. Can you use one Nest Connect for multiple Yale locks?
4. How far can Nest Connect be from Yale lock?
5. What is the difference between Nest guard and Connect?
6. What is the difference between Yale access and Yale Connect?
7. Do I need Nest connect if I have Google WIFI?
8. What is the difference between Nest guard and connect?
Do I need Nest Connect for Yale lock
Product Requirements To control the Nest × Yale Lock from your phone, you need a Nest Guard or Nest Connect.
Why do I need a Nest Connect
You may need a Nest Connect to help your Nest Detect sensors communicate with Nest Guard if you have: A larger home where Nest Detects are installed far away from your Nest Guard. Nest Connect extends the range and provides an extra boost to help improve communication between your Nest Detects and Nest Guard.
Can you use one Nest Connect for multiple Yale locks
If you're installing multiple locks, you may only need one Nest Connect to work with your locks. If your doors are far apart, you might need more than one Nest Connect. For best results, you should try to install your Nest Connect about halfway between your router and your lock.
How far can Nest Connect be from Yale lock
For backset, the distance between the edge of your door and the center of the hole for your deadbolt. Is not more than 2-3/4 in (70 mm) away from the edge of your door, if so, it's not compatible. The Nest × Yale Lock is not compatible to be used on glass or sliding doors.
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What is the difference between Nest guard and Connect
Nest Guard is the base with keypad and siren that is part of the Nest Secure system. Nest Connect is a range extender that keeps your Nest Secure devices connected when they're far apart or helps connect the Nest x Yale Lock to WiFi.
What is the difference between Yale access and Yale Connect
The Yale Connect enables the module to connect to the internet, which gives you the ability to control your lock from anywhere using the Yale Access App. Remote features include the ability to check your door status, lock and unlock your door from anywhere, and grant access to others.
Do I need Nest connect if I have Google WIFI
If you have both Nest Wifi and Google Wifi devices (this does not include Google Nest Wifi Pro with Wi-Fi 6E), they can be combined in the same network and will work together to provide Wi-Fi throughout your home.
What is the difference between Nest guard and connect
Nest Guard is the base with keypad and siren that is part of the Nest Secure system. Nest Connect is a range extender that keeps your Nest Secure devices connected when they're far apart or helps connect the Nest x Yale Lock to WiFi.
How many locks can Connect to Yale Bridge
Yale Connect Plus Wi-Fi Bridge supports up to 16 Yale smart devices and works on both 2.4GHz & 5GHz frequencies.
Can you have 2 Yale Smart Locks
A: Yes you can use multiple locks with the app. I have it for 2 doors and it works perfectly. A: Using the Yale Access mobile app, you can set up an unlimited number of guests or entry codes.
Does the Nest lock need a Nest Connect
Your Nest × Yale Lock needs a Nest Connect or Nest Guard to connect to the internet. It doesn't connect directly to Wi-Fi. You must have one of these devices already connected to the Nest app to add the Nest × Yale Lock. If you don't, use the Nest app to set one of them up.
Do I need multiple Nest Power connectors
Yes, you will need a separate Google Nest Power Connector for each thermostat that you have.
Do I need more than one Nest Power Connector
If you have 2 zones or more (meaning more than 1 thermostat), you wire the power connector to the zone controller, not the furnace board. If you have more than 1 zone, you will need 1 power connector for each zone that has a Nest thermostat installed.
Which Yale app do I need
The Yale Access App is needed to control your Yale products from your mobile device. The Yale App is available for iPhone and Android on the App Store…
Do you need the Yale WIFI bridge
Yes. Yale Connect requires an active Yale Home Smart Lock for initial setup. If you have been accessing your Yale Home Smart Lock via Bluetooth only and would like to access it from a remote location, you will need to set up an Yale Connect Wi-Fi bridge.
Can I mix Google Wifi and Nest Wifi
If you have both Nest Wifi and Google Wifi devices (this does not include Google Nest Wifi Pro with Wi-Fi 6E), they can be combined in the same network and will work together to provide Wi-Fi throughout your home.
Is Google Nest Wifi being discontinued
From April 8, 2024, users will no longer be able to access Nest Secure through the App. However, till then users can still use the existing features. Google is encouraging users to switch to another system before it discontinues the services.
Does each Yale lock need bridge
Do I need a separate Yale Connect Bridge for every Yale Home Smart Lock Yes. The ratio of Yale Home Smart Lock to Yale Connect Bridge is 1:1.
How far away should Yale Connect bridge be
Make sure your Yale Connect Bridge is within Bluetooth range (typically within 30 feet. We recommend less than 15 feet for optimal performance)
How many locks can connect to Yale Bridge
Yale Connect Plus Wi-Fi Bridge supports up to 16 Yale smart devices and works on both 2.4GHz & 5GHz frequencies.
Can you have multiple smart locks
You can have all the smart locks your heart desires. You can manage, control, and monitor the usage of multiple smart locks with just a single user account in a single app.
Can Nest only be connected to one account
Depending on the level of shared access you choose, people you invite can add, remove, and control Nest products in the Nest app. The maximum number of people who can share a Nest home is 20: One Owner. Up to nine additional people with Full Access.
Can you have two Nest connects
You can use the Nest app to add more Nest products to your home, as well as create a second home and add products to that. Here's how you do it. You can have a total of two homes on your Nest account: You can be the owner of one or both homes on your account (such as your residence and a holiday home).
Can Nest work with only 3 wires
Nest thermostat connectors are built so that only one wire can be inserted into each connector. Putting more than one wire into a Nest thermostat connector can damage your system and your thermostat. Instead of using jumper wires, Nest Learning Thermostats use an internal jumper between the Rh and Rc connectors.
Do I need 2 nests
For most homeowners, a single Nest thermostat will be sufficient and will allow you to control your entire home either via the thermostat or the app. However, if you already have more than one thermostat, or want greater control, then it's worth considering how many Nest thermostats you need.
