Yale
Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi
C
Ranked #8 in Smart Locks
446 LP on the
category ladder
what's LP?
A budget-friendly deadbolt that still offers Matter support and a reliable keyless entry system.
Consolidated from 2 independent outlets
See the sourcesPros & cons
- ✓ Budget-friendly
- ✓ The best retrofit option for renters
- ✓ Mounts over the existing deadbolt's interior thumbturn and installs in minutes
- ✓ Leaves exterior hardware untouched
- ✓ Includes Wi-Fi (with the Connect module) at a mid-range price
- ✗ Retrofit is a narrower use case than full deadbolt replacement
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
2 positive sources
B 
Best Buy Best Buy · 849K subscribers · Sept 2024 
Pipl Systems Pipl Systems · 36.6K subscribers · Jun 2025
Best Buy Best Buy · 849K subscribers · Sept 2024 The Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi + Keypad Touch is a retrofit lock that lets you unlock your door with your fingerprint. It installs over your existing deadbolt so you can keep your keys; great for renters.Watch P
Pipl Systems Pipl Systems · 36.6K subscribers · Jun 2025 Whether you're building your smart home or retrofitting for convenience, this is a great entry point to secure, flexible keyless access.Watch
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #8 of 17 on our smart locks tier list, in C tier. That placement draws on 2 independent outlets.
Retrofit is a narrower use case than full deadbolt replacement.
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