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Give your dad the gift of a smart home this Father’s Day

Your dad is one of the most important figures in your life and Father’s Day is a time to show him just how much you love and appreciate him.

Not only that but he deserves a gift that will make him the talk of the neighbourhood. A gift that will make him call up everyone he knows and let them know just how great his child is because they got him the greatest Father’s Day gift known to man! And what gift could be great enough to earn not only the approval of your father but also bragging right to all his peers? The Yale range of smart home security products of course!

With such high stakes on the line Yale has compiled a list of their top three smart security gifts to get your dad this Father’s Day, all to earn his unending love and approval:

1. The Linus® Smart Lock

Help your dad be the envy of the neighbourhood this Father’s Day by gifting him the Yale Linus® Smart Lock. Featuring state-of-the-art technology, a sleek, minimalist design that will suit any home, integrations with Philips Hue smart lighting, and leading voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, HomeKit, and Google Assistant, allowing users to unlock their door from the comfort of their sofa.

Linus® offers auto lock and unlock features perfectly suited to your dad's busy lifestyle. Hands full because your dad insisted on carrying all the shopping in one go? With Linus® the door will sense when he is near and open for him, doing away with the need for an awkward key fumble when returning home. Never let him worry about losing his keys ever again!

With Linus®, all he needs is his phone to unlock his door. And if something happens to his phone or it dies there’s no need to worry as he can simply type a PIN code into the Yale Smart Keypad to unlock his door with just one touch!

Linus® can grant virtual guest keys, giving you and your siblings easy entry into the house when you come home to visit. Allowing your dad to go about his regular routine and let you into the house with a single tap on his smartphone.

Does your dad love to have full control over his home? With the intuitive Yale Home mobile app your dad can see who comes and when. The app will send him notifications any time his door has been opened and allow him to check whether their door is open or closed from anywhere in the world. Giving him a more seamless home experience all at the touch of a button from his phone or Apple Watch.

2. The Sync Smart Home Alarm

The Yale Sync Smart Home Alarm is easy to install and is fully controllable with the Yale Home App. With the ability to add up to 40 accessories and integrate Yale Smart Cameras your dad can tailor his home security system to suit his every need.

The alarm offers full in-app control over your home security from a phone, tablet, favourite voice assistant, or smartwatch. Giving your dad a truly connected smart home security experience, with no monthly fees.

For the dad that loves to travel, the Sync Alarm works with Philips Hue smart lighting to create the ultimate security deterrent. Make his home security even smarter by using the Philips Hue smart lights to startle intruders with red flashing lights when the alarm is triggered and notify your neighbours of any suspicious activity. Your dad will also receive alerts and real-time notifications if the alarm is triggered. Giving him peace of mind to fully enjoy his travels knowing his home is safe.

If your dad has a beloved man cave, shed, or workshop in the back garden the Sync Smart Home Alarm offers a 200m enhanced range that will allow these buildings to be protected and secure. Keeping all the projects, hobbies, and gadgets that your mother won’t allow into the house safe and ready for whenever he gets some time to himself to enjoy his own space.

3. Smart Cameras

The Yale Smart Camera lineup features a range of sleekly designed, elegant, and highly functional cameras including the Indoor Wi-Fi Camera - Pan & Tilt as well as the Indoor Wi-Fi Camera - Full HD, Front Door Wi-Fi Camera- Light & Siren , and Outdoor Pro Wi-Fi Camera - 4MP. All of which can be easily controlled through the Yale View app.

Yale Indoor and Outdoor Cameras can be controlled through your favourite screen-enabled smart speaker, allowing your dad to see who is at the door and interact with them from the comfort of his favourite armchair.

Has the dog become your dad’s new favourite child since you’ve moved out? Well with the Yale range of Smart Cameras he can not only check in on the beloved family pet but also speak to them as the cameras grant the ability to have real-time conversations with the people or pets in front of them. Ensuring that your dad’s babies (including you if you are lucky enough to make the list) are safe and secure at all times.

Yale has a wide variety of smart security devices to choose from so this Father’s Day be sure to give your dad the right gift. One that will make him feel safe and secure with the knowledge that his home and family are safe, but also that his daily life will run a lot smoother. And one that will certainly earn you back the spot of favourite child within the family.