Leave your home security worries at the door with the Yale Doorman L3

As we continue looking at the range of smart locks available from Yale, this month we’re focusing on the Yale Doorman L3. Suitable for Scandinavian homes, the Doorman L3 smart lock can help to make life that little bit easier.

With the Yale Doorman L3, you can use an electronic code to lock and unlock your door, so there’s no longer a need for keys. The Doorman is ideal for those who are always on the go, or who often find themselves misplacing their keys.

So, how can the Doorman L3 work for you? Here, the team of experts from Yale take a look at all the benefits this smart lock provides and how it can bring an added layer of security as well as convenience to your lifestyle.

What access functionality does the Doorman provide?

A multi-functional smart lock, the Doorman can be opened and closed using a key tag, PIN code or through your smartphone, letting you choose which method you’d prefer to use to enter your home. There’s no longer a need to hand out keys to family, friends or professionals who might need access to your home - simply set up a tag, PIN code or provide access via the Yale app.

Key Tags

With the Doorman L3, key tags can be easily added to the lock when needed, making it quick and convenient to provide key tags to anyone who might require one. If access is no longer required, or if a key tag has been misplaced, it’s quick and easy to erase from the lock system, offering peace of mind knowing only the people you want to have access to your home.

Passcodes

If a passcode is more suited to your lifestyle, it could be an effective solution for gaining entry to your home. Beneficial if you have regular visitors, a one-day passcode can be created to last 24 hours only, providing limited access time.

Passcode entry is also practical if you don’t want to carry around keys or your phone. This is a handy tool if you’re busy on errands, out for a run or don’t want to dig around in your bag for your keys.

Smartphone app

Finally, the smart lock can also be locked and unlocked using the Yale Smart Home app. The app allows you to grant access, delete access rights, lock or unlock the door all with the touch of a button.

When using a smartphone to control the lock, it’s possible to check and monitor usage, ensuring you’re always in the know of who is coming and going from your home. To get the most from the smart lock, a module can be added to the lock and along with a HUB. This gives remote functionality to the lock, making it possible to lock your home from anywhere all through your smartphone.

What other benefits does the lock provide the user?

Keyless and remote locking systems provide both a high level of security and convenience for the user, however there are other benefits the Doorman L3 can provide to homeowners.

The sleek lock comes in three finishes, white, silver and black, meaning you don’t need to compromise on the style of your home with the Doorman. There’s also no need to worry about the security of your home, as the Doorman can be fitted on fire doors and is IP55 weather resistant, so it can be used all year round without any disruptions.

Those new to smart home tech can often worry about the reliability and battery life of the product, but with Yale smart locks and the Yale Doorman, there’s no need to worry. The lock will send you a notification in advance of the lock battery getting low. And if you don’t manage to change the batteries in time, there’s no need to worry - simply use an AA battery to inject power into the smart lock, so you can use your device and get access to your home.

Some homeowners might feel a slight apprehension about investing in a smart lock and creating a smart home system. However, a smart lock, such as the Doorman can help to provide convenience, security and peace of mind to the homeowner, letting you spend the time focusing on the other important things in your life.

To find out more about the Doorman or the range of smart locks from Yale visit your local site.