Yale Sync Smart Home Alarm on table.Yale Sync Smart Home Alarm on table.

Support for Sync Smart Home Alarm

Getting Started

  • How do I install my Yale Sync Alarm?

    Please follow the quick start guide provided in your kit. All accessories in the kit are pre-linked and wire-free, making installation quick and simple. You will need to download the Yale Home App to create an account and configure your alarm settings.

    Or view Yale's How to install’ tutorial video on YouTube.

  • What height should I position my PIR’s for optimum performance?

    The best height is between 1.8m and 2.1m above floor level, situated in the corner of the room.

  • How do I set up Alexa?

    In the Alexa app do the following to enable the Yale Smart Living custom skill.

  • How do I set up Philips Hue?

    In the Yale Smart Home app select Settings from the burger menu in the top left of the screen and select ‘Hue Lights Settings’. Then follow the on-screen instructions to link your Hue account to your alarm system.

  • Support for Getting Started

Everyday Use

  • How do I add more users to control the alarm?

    All the devices in your Kit are already pre-paired with your Smart Hub. In case you have bought an additional Key Pad, please follow the instructions to add it to your system.

  • How do I remove an accessory from my Smart Alarm system?

    Accessories can be removed in the Yale Home App. Select the device section on the Yale Home App and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • How will I be alerted if the alarm has been triggered?

    You can choose how you wish to be alerted. Options include e-mail alerts or text alerts, as well as push notifications via the app. To manage your notification settings go in the Yale Home App menu, select “Settings” > “Users”>”Notification Settings”.

  • Support for Everyday Use

Troubleshooting

  • Why is my alarm beeping every 30 secs with an amber circle around the Yale emblem?

    This will be a fault in the system i.e. a low battery or a tamper fault. Please check the fault log in the App to see what the issues are.

  • My hub won’t connect to the Internet

    Check all wires are connected and your router is connected to the internet, power down the hub including the backup battery and the router, then turn the hub and router back on. Try again to connect.

  • My PIR is not responding when I arm the system?

    The PIR goes into sleep mode for two minutes. Please vacate the area covered by the PIR for a full 2 minutes before testing.

  • My Panel says it's offline

    Check the connection going to your router. Then turn the hub and the router off together, swap the ports, and power both the router and hub back up together.

  • Support for Troubleshooting

FAQ

  • How many accessories can I add to my Sync Smart Home alarm?

    The Sync Smart Hub can support up to 40 accessories. The 200m range means you can protect your shed and garage too. If you are ordering additional accessories for your system, please make sure you order accessories with AC- at the start of the product code for compatible products.

  • Is the Sync alarm system compatible with any other Yale system?

    The Sync alarm shares common accessories with the Yale Intruder alarm. These accessories have a prefix of AC- at the front of their product code. Please note EF, SR, and HSA Accessories are not compatible with the Sync alarm.

  • Can I add more than one siren to my Sync Alarm?

    Yes, you can add more than one siren. You can add additional devices from the Yale Home App, go to the app menu, select “Add Device”, follow the instruction on the screen, activate the learning mode, and then press the learn button on the device. (remove the siren cover to access the siren learn button).

    Please be aware that adding an additional siren will cause you to lose some of the management features

  • How often will I have to change the batteries in my alarm system?

    Batteries should last for 18-24 months. To change the batteries in your accessories, go to the App and select the device that needs new batteries, and follow the battery change instructions.

  • See all FAQ

Need more help?

It looks like you’re browsing from the U.S. or Canada

The yalehome.com/us site has migrated to shopyalehome.com for U.S. and Canada customers and partners. Do you want to stay on this page or go to the U.S./Canada site instead?

Go to the U.S./Canada siteStay on this page