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How to Enable Auto-Lock
The Auto-Lock feature enables your door to lock automatically after a predetermined amount of time (up to 30 minutes) has passed.
To activate this feature you must be an authorised owner of the associated lock and be located within Bluetooth range of the lock you are enabling this feature on.
iOS
The following steps will help you set up the Auto-Lock feature on your iOS device:
- Open the Yale Home App and select the applicable property from the keychain if there is more than one
- Tap the Settings Gear Icon in the lower right-hand corner on the lock circle screen
- Select the lock from the devices shown
- Select Auto-Lock, which is listed in the automations menu
- Toggle Enable Auto-Lock on and Set the Auto-Lock Timing*
- Select Save Changes at the bottom
This completes the steps to enable the Auto-Lock feature on your Yale Smart Lock. Your lock will automatically lock after the amount of time set in Auto-Lock Timing.
Conversely, if you want to disable the Auto-Lock feature, go through the steps above and Toggle Enable Auto-Lock off. You must be within Bluetooth range of the lock to disable this feature.
Android
The following steps will help you set up the Auto-Lock feature on your Android device:
- Open the Yale Home App and select the applicable property from the keychain if there is more than one
- Tap the Settings Gear Icon in the top right-hand corner on the lock circle screen
- Select the lock from the devices shown
- Select Auto-Lock, which is listed in the automations menu
- Toggle Enable Auto-Lock on and Set the Auto-Lock Timing
- Select Save Changes at the bottom
This completes the steps to enable the Auto-Lock feature on your Yale Smart Lock. Your lock will automatically lock after the amount of time set in Auto-Lock Timing.
Conversely, if you want to disable the Auto-Lock feature, go through the steps above and Toggle Enable Auto-Lock off. You must be within Bluetooth range of the lock to disable this feature.