# Yale Approach and keypads

*Yale / 3 models / 2024*

> The Yale Approach is a retrofit lock for the inside of a deadbolt. The Yale Keypad and Keypad Touch pair with it over Bluetooth, and with compatible August locks.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/yale-approach-and-keypads
- Last checked: 2026-10-13

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Yale](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/yale) |
| Models | 3 |
| Current | 3 |
| Releases | 2024 |

## Currently sold

**Yale Approach and keypads: models on sale now**

| Model | Series | Released |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/yale-approach-lock-with-wi-fi) | Approach Lock with Wi-Fi | 2024-04-11[^1] |
| [Yale Keypad](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/yale-approach-and-keypads#yale-keypad) | Keypad | 2024-04-11[^1] |
| [Yale Keypad Touch](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/yale-approach-and-keypads#yale-keypad-touch) | Keypad Touch | 2024-04-11[^1] |

## Lineup

**Yale Approach and keypads: every model**

| Model | Model numbers | Type | Power | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/yale-approach-lock-with-wi-fi) | YRR10-WF1 | Retrofit lock for the inside of a deadbolt[^2] | 4 AA batteries[^2] | Current[^2] |
| [Yale Keypad](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/yale-approach-and-keypads#yale-keypad) | YRK110-BLE | Code keypad[^3] | 4 AAA batteries[^3] | Current[^3] |
| [Yale Keypad Touch](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/yale-approach-and-keypads#yale-keypad-touch) | YRK110-F-BLE | Keypad with fingerprint reader[^4] | 4 AAA batteries[^4] | Current[^4] |

## Timeline

**Yale Approach and keypads: dated events**

| Date | Model | Event | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024-04-11[^1] | [Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/yale-approach-lock-with-wi-fi) | Announced |  |
| 2024-04-11[^1] | [Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/yale-approach-lock-with-wi-fi) | Released | Available at ShopYaleHome.com and August.com on the announcement date |
| 2024-04-11[^1] | [Yale Keypad](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/yale-approach-and-keypads#yale-keypad) | Released | Launched with the Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi |
| 2024-04-11[^1] | [Yale Keypad Touch](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/yale-approach-and-keypads#yale-keypad-touch) | Announced | Announced as coming later in 2024 |

## Related pages

- [Yale](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/yale) (brand)
- [Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/yale-approach-lock-with-wi-fi) (device)

## Sources

[^1]: Yale newsroom: Yale Approach with Yale Keypad (2024-04-11). https://shopyalehome.com/blogs/news-room/introducing-yale-approach-with-yale-keypad-yale-s-first-retrofit-smart-security-solution (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^2]: Yale Home US shop: Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi. https://shopyalehome.com/products/yale-approach-lock-with-wi-fi (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^3]: Yale Home US shop: Yale Keypad. https://shopyalehome.com/products/yale-keypad (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^4]: Yale Home US shop: Yale Keypad Touch. https://shopyalehome.com/products/yale-keypad-touch (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)