# Yale Assure Lock SL

*Yale / YRD256-NR, YRD256-WF1, YRD256-CBA, YRD256-ZW2*

> The Assure Lock SL is a deadbolt with a touchscreen (key-free). Yale sells it standalone, with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, or with Z-Wave Plus. It suits Google Home and Alexa users, with native support through the maker's cloud. SmartThings users get native support through Z-Wave. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (the maker's cloud).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/yale-assure-lock-sl
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Yale](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/yale) |
| Category | Lock |
| Model numbers | YRD256-NR, YRD256-WF1, YRD256-CBA, YRD256-ZW2 |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Form | Deadbolt[^1] |
| Entry | Touchscreen (key-free)[^1] |
| Connectivity | Standalone, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, Z-Wave Plus[^1][^2][^3][^4] |

## Integration paths

**How the Yale Assure Lock SL connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Z-Wave](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zwave) | Z-Wave hub or alarm system[^4][^5] | unknown | unknown |
| [Wi-Fi cloud](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) | Wi-Fi network, Yale Access app[^2][^3] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Yale Assure Lock SL**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Z-Wave | [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) | Native[^5] |  |
| Z-Wave | [Hubitat Elevation](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/hubitat) | Native[^5] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Native[^6] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Native[^6] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | yale |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) | withheld | com.yalehome |

## Related pages

- [Yale Assure Lock and Assure Lever](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/yale-assure-lock) (line)
- [Yale](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/yale) (brand)
- [Z-Wave](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zwave) (protocol)
- [Wi-Fi through a cloud service](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) (protocol)
- [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) (platform)
- [Hubitat Elevation](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/hubitat) (platform)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)
- [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Yale Home US shop: Yale Assure Lock SL, Standalone. https://shopyalehome.com/products/yale-assure-lock-sl-standalone (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^2]: Yale Home US shop: Yale Assure Lock SL with Wi-Fi. https://shopyalehome.com/products/yale-assure-lock-sl-with-wi-fi (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^3]: Yale Home US shop: Yale Assure Lock SL with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. https://shopyalehome.com/products/yale-assure-lock-sl-with-wi-fi-and-bluetooth (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^4]: Yale Home US shop: Yale Assure Lock SL with Z-Wave Plus. https://shopyalehome.com/products/yale-assure-lock-sl-with-z-wave-plus (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^5]: Yale Z-Wave locks (Yale Home US shop). https://shopyalehome.com/pages/zwave (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^6]: Yale Wi-Fi Smart Module for Assure Locks and Levers (Yale Home US shop). https://shopyalehome.com/products/yale-wi-fi-smart-module-for-assure-locks-and-levers (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)