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Yale Smart Safe

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Yale Smart Safe with keypad
Image: Yale press materials

Does the Yale Smart Safe work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Yale Smart Safe has a keypad and works with Bluetooth and the Yale Access app.

The Wi-Fi model adds remote access through the Yale Connect Wi-Fi Bridge. It suits HomeKit and Home Assistant users, with native support through Bluetooth. Google Home and Alexa users get native support through the maker's cloud.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Yes[1][2]
BLE, native; 1 other path
Google Home
Yes[2]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
Alexa
Yes[2]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[3][4]
BLE, native; 1 other path

Key facts

Yale Smart Safe facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[5]
List price$249.99[5] as of Bluetooth model. Wi-Fi $299.99.
ConnectivityBluetooth; Wi-Fi[2][5]

Integration paths

How the Yale Smart Safe connects

2 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
BLEYale Access app[1][5]unknownunknown
Wi-Fi cloudYale Connect Wi-Fi Bridge, Yale Access app[2]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Yale Smart Safe

3 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[3]yalexs_bleBLE
  • Quality: No score[3]
  • IoT class: Local Push[3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[3]
Model namedNone stated
Home AssistantNative (cloud)[4]yaleWi-Fi cloud
  • Quality: No score[4]
  • IoT class: Cloud Push[4]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[4]
Model namedLimited: Needs a Yale Connect Bridge or doorbell to connect.[4]
Home AssistantNative (cloud)[6]augustWi-Fi cloud
  • Quality: No score[6]
  • IoT class: Cloud Push[6]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[6]
Model namedLimited: Needs a Yale Connect Bridge or doorbell to connect.[6]
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Releases

  1. 2023
    1. Released [1]

      Yale Smart Safe and Yale Smart Safe with Wi-Fi

Cite this page

Yale Smart Safe. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/yale-smart-safe. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRshopyalehome.com / Yale newsroom: Yale Smart Safe launch (2023-01-10)
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  2. [2]
    MFRshopyalehome.com / Yale Home US shop: Yale Smart Safe with Wi-Fi
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  3. [3]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Yale Access Bluetooth integration
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  4. [4]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Yale Home integration
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  5. [5]
    MFRshopyalehome.com / Yale Home US shop: Yale Smart Safe
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  6. [6]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: August integration
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