There is no doubt that home automation systems They flood our homes to make our lives easier. Nowadays, it’s hard not to find a smart light bulb, speaker or TV in any space. But the market continued and continues to evolve to enter more private places, which a priori could raise more suspicion. We mean trust securing your home with a smart device, In this case, insert a lock that does without a key and is managed from your mobile phone. Are you ready?

One of the most reliable brands that has innovated the most in this sector is Yalewith his brand new Linus Smart Lock L2, which brings changes and improvements over the previous version. Among them, it is easier to handle, faster and stronger, and has a slimmer design. We at MuyComputer had the opportunity to test it and here we will tell you about our experience.

Simple installation: the first steps

The first thing we need to see before installing this device if our lock is compatible. You can check this information on the Yale website or in the application itself Home of Yale. Not all cylinders are suitable, so if yours is not compatible, you will need to buy a new cylinder, as happened to us. The brand itself supplies cylinders, which are also supplied with adapters so that a smart lock can be attached to them. Therefore, it is best to purchase this product directly from Yale.

The bowler box comes with all the instructions and steps to follow and it is very important to follow them because Any error affects the final installation. We recommend that you carefully measure the opening of the cylinder bearing in mind that it must protrude a little (inside) in order to hang the lock. After taking the measurements and installing the adapters (if you need them), the second part will remain. Let’s make sure before we move forward the key opens correctly from the outside, as it is a warranty or a plan B in case we forget our mobile at home, don’t have Wi-Fi or the lock fails for any reason.

When visually analyzing the lock, it has a slightly more compact design than the previous version; In addition, the opening system is also simplified. While the linus Smart Lock had two back fins to remove the back cover, The L2 has an inner plate that raises or lowers to adjust.

Locating the lock on the cylinder liner

We recommend you charge the battery first, as it will arrive almost empty and it is better to leave it installed at 100% to They last six months, which they promise. In our case, meanwhile, we proceeded to remove the back cover, apply the sticker that is included to help hold it better, and place it on the cylinder. It is important to use one of the Allen keys are included for good tightening of the screw located in the keyhole. Finally, leave one of the black keys tucked inside. Check that nothing is moving, otherwise the whole mechanism may fall when closing and opening.

There is also time to install central locking, even without a battery, which, if done correctly, is very easy to snap onto the previous holder, i.e. by first fitting and adjusting the upper part. This is the easiest process of all because the pieces fit together as if it were a puzzle. Insert the charged battery with the tab facing out for easier removal later.

To complete the assembly, just put the cover on and you will see it light up and make a sound to indicate that it is ready for calibration.

Calibration and commissioning

Once the device is assembled, it is necessary to configure through our mobile phone using a few simple steps that the manufacturer will also explain to you in the application or on their website. Connectivity can be done in two ways:

• • Bluetooth: So it can be configured so that the door opens by itself when you are a few meters away without having to look for your mobile phone. Connect Yale Dot (which sticks to the inside of the door) with your Bluetooth in a very simple way to achieve this feature.
  • Internet: You can also connect the device to your home WiFi. The advantage is that you can open the door remotely and to whoever you want, without having to give someone the keys and watch the whole process. This is one great news from Linus Smart Lock L2since the previous version didn’t have it and it was necessary to add a bridge device to connect to Wi-Fi.

As you will see, the connection process is as simplified as possible according to the brand, thanks to the advanced features of this device, which is designed to make our lives easier. The last step to its preparation is door calibration, which is a way to “teach” the lock to work. It is one of the most surprising things when you use a device with these features for the first time and ever since you see the device “in action”.

Follow the instructions they give you in the app, it won’t take more than five minutes and you’ll have your lock up and running. Basically, the calibration is done once, but if you have to remove the battery or the lock has a problem, it will ask you to calibrate again.

Useful questions and answers about locks

It is normal that if you are using this for the first time, and also because it is as important as the security of your home, you may have doubts about how useful a smart lock is. At MuyComputer we confirmed that it is very simple to install and run, but we were left with a few questions that were answered from Yale:

MC: If for whatever reason I can’t use my cell phone to open the door… is there a plan B to get into the house?

Yale: No changes have been made to the outside of the door, so any compatible door can still accept your regular keys to open in the event of a malfunction or loss of your smartphone.

MC: Do these devices also open locksmith?

Yale: A locksmith wouldn’t be necessary, but if you lose your keys as well, then the lock can be accessed from the outside like any other lock.

MC: Why does the door seem “closed” when I open it manually and try to close it with my phone?

Yale: Please note that the Linus Smart Lock L2 will only communicate with the door lock; The door must be closed manually. The “closed” and “open” application indicators refer to the lock mechanism, not the door itself. However, there is also a warning if the door is open, as this will prevent the smart lock from actually working.