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Yale · SFT-YRR110-WF1-KP

Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and Keypad

An interior-only motor that turns a compatible existing single-cylinder deadbolt, bundled with Yale Connect Wi-Fi bridge, DoorSense and a separate Bluetooth keypad
Market statusCurrent interior retrofit lock with bridge and keypadChecked Aug 17
Reference price$189.99 current U.S. bundle priceYale exact Approach, Connect Wi-Fi bridge and basic keypad package
Product cyclecurrentRelease history under review
EvidenceWell supported8 publishers · 2 independent
Next full checkAug 24, 2026Price checks run sooner
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Ready to buy

Confirm the door, lock, credentials and handoff plan

The retained hardware reference is $189.99 current U.S. bundle price. Confirm exact lock body, door and strike fit, backset, thickness, handing, keyway, local and emergency entry, batteries, hub or bridge, account, privacy, guest removal, warranty, landlord or HOA permission and return terms before payment.

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Current market

The facts that change the ownership choice

Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.

QuestionCurrent answerFreshnessBasis

Current price

$189.99 current U.S. bundle price

Recheck the exact U.S. SKU, hardware version, included keys, keypad, hub or bridge, batteries, trim, seller, promotion, tax, installation and return terms before paying.

Refresh due soonDirect source1 evidence item

Market branch

Renter-friendly existing-deadbolt retrofit
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

Exact access paths

The package preserves the existing physical key and exterior hardware, adds Yale app and auto-unlock, and adds codes through the separate keypad; fingerprint requires a different Keypad Touch package
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Door and lock-body fit

Approach mounts only to compatible single-cylinder deadbolts on the interior; tailpiece, thumbturn clearance, door thickness, backset, handing and free bolt movement must pass Yale's compatibility and calibration checks
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Documented grade boundary

Approach does not replace the existing deadbolt body, so no grade from Yale's replacement deadbolts can be assigned to the completed door; retain the existing lock's exact certification if documented
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Ecosystem, hub and bridge

Bluetooth connects the lock and keypad locally, the included Yale Connect bridge provides remote Wi-Fi, and Yale lists Alexa, Google and SmartThings paths; this package is not Apple Home or home key
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Battery and emergency access

The retrofit motor uses replaceable batteries, while the existing key remains the mechanical fallback; the bridge needs outlet power and keypad has its own battery state
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Account, privacy and transfer

Yale Access manages virtual keys, keypad codes, DoorSense, activity and auto-unlock; document bridge ownership, remove prior admins and reset the lock, keypad and bridge at turnover
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Auto-lock, sensor and offline behavior

The physical key and manual interior operation remain available without internet; keypad is local Bluetooth, while remote commands and notifications need the bridge and service. Auto-unlock is geofence and phone-state dependent
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Weather and interior boundary

The motor stays indoors and the existing exterior cylinder keeps its own weather boundary; the separate keypad must be mounted within its documented exposure and Bluetooth limits
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Installation, permission and egress

Install only on a door and lock function approved for that opening. Preserve readily openable interior egress, confirm fire-door and accessibility requirements, and obtain landlord, HOA, insurer, permit or locally adopted code approval where applicable; this record is not a code determination.
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

Support and warranty

Yale lists two-year electronics coverage and 30-day direct returns; compatibility-related labor, existing deadbolt wear and landlord approval are separate
Checked 6 days agoDirect source2 evidence items

Outcome boundary

No lock, grade, biometric, key, keypad, app, encryption, hub, alarm, sensor, review or owner report guarantees entry when needed, exclusion of an unauthorized person, burglary prevention, fire safety, privacy, uptime, battery life, weather survival, door compatibility, code compliance or insurance acceptance.
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis6 evidence items

Current verdict

The restrained Yale retrofit

Approach is useful for renters and matched-key households when the compatibility checker accepts the existing single-cylinder deadbolt and a nearby bridge outlet and separate keypad are acceptable.

Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis10 evidence items
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Other paths

The alternatives change what the Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and Keypad is worth

These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.

01ownership

August

Wi-Fi Smart Lock

$199.99 current U.S. direct price
Best fit
Broad-integration direct-Wi-Fi retrofit
Tradeoff
The base lock has no exterior keypad or fingerprint reader; both are separate accessories or bundles, and the existing deadbolt remains the exact mechanical security and key system
Open the source
02premium

Level

Level Bolt

$199 current U.S. direct price
Best fit
Invisible existing-trim retrofit
Tradeoff
Level Bolt replaces the bolt mechanism inside the door, not only the thumbturn; it must pass Level's compatibility check and does not include an exterior keypad, Wi-Fi bridge or new key cylinder
Open the source
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What changed

The product has a history

Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.

  1. notable

    Current exact lock, door and access evidence retained

    Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and Keypad was checked against manufacturer identity and price, official installation support, exact grade boundaries, independent use, bounded owner evidence, privacy transfer and residential egress limits.

Price record

The price history starts here

Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.

  1. $189.99 current U.S. bundle price

    Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture

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Owner experience

What repeats after the purchase

Owner discussion is retained as a commissioning and handoff checklist for Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and Keypad, especially tailpiece fit, bridge placement, calibration, doorsense, keypad mounting, auto-unlock and landlord restoration, not as a security or reliability score.

Reports span different lock bodies, doors, strikes, handing, keys, batteries, weather, networks, hubs, accounts, firmware and access policies. They cannot establish biometric accuracy, authorized access, burglary prevention, privacy, uptime, battery life, compatibility, code compliance or failure rates.
SignalWhat owners reportOur readEvidence

tailpiece fit, bridge placement, calibration, DoorSense, keypad mounting, auto-unlock and landlord restoration

Owners report both successful use and setup or support problems involving tailpiece fit, bridge placement, calibration, doorsense, keypad mounting, auto-unlock and landlord restoration.

Turn those reports into exact-door installation, outage, low-battery, guest-revocation, emergency-entry, privacy-reset and return-window tests before relying on the lock.

1 evidence record
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Sources

Why we believe the current view

The page separates what a source states directly from what we conclude across sources.

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Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and Keypad current manufacturer recordYale · identity

Yale identifies exact SFT-YRR110-WF1-KP as an interior-only motor that turns a compatible existing single-cylinder deadbolt, bundled with Yale Connect Wi-Fi bridge, DoorSense and a separate Bluetooth keypad. The lock retains the existing exterior cylinder, deadbolt and key; the defended package includes the basic keypad and Wi-Fi bridge, not the fingerprint Keypad Touch or bare Bluetooth lock

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Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and Keypad current U.S. priceYale · price

Yale exact Approach, Connect Wi-Fi bridge and basic keypad package. The retained amount excludes accessories, subscriptions, installation and site-specific door work unless named.

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Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and Keypad installation, operation and service supportYale · specification

Approach mounts only to compatible single-cylinder deadbolts on the interior; tailpiece, thumbturn clearance, door thickness, backset, handing and free bolt movement must pass Yale's compatibility and calibration checks The package preserves the existing physical key and exterior hardware, adds Yale app and auto-unlock, and adds codes through the separate keypad; fingerprint requires a different Keypad Touch package The retrofit motor uses replaceable batteries, while the existing key remains the mechanical fallback; the bridge needs outlet power and keypad has its own battery state Yale lists two-year electronics coverage and 30-day direct returns; compatibility-related labor, existing deadbolt wear and landlord approval are separate

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Residential lockset certification and grading boundaryBuilders Hardware Manufacturers Association · specification

BHMA identifies A156.39 residential lockset tests and its certification directory. Product-specific certification must be retained under the exact standard; grade labels do not certify the door, frame or site.

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Residential means-of-egress door boundaryInternational Code Council · specification

The cited residential-code edition requires the egress door to be readily openable from inside without a key or special knowledge or effort. Locally adopted editions and a door's actual role must be confirmed by the responsible authority.

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Buying or selling a smart homeFederal Trade Commission · specification

FTC consumer guidance tells owners to inventory connected devices, remove administrative access and personal data, factory-reset devices, review privacy and support, and let a new owner establish fresh accounts and codes.

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Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and Keypad reviewPCWorld · specification

Independent exact-model use examines installation, tailpiece fit, bridge placement, calibration, DoorSense, keypad mounting, auto-unlock and landlord restoration, access methods and daily operation under the reviewer's door, network and firmware. One sample cannot establish burglary resistance, biometric, uptime, battery, privacy, weather or failure rates.

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Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and Keypad current owner discussionsSmart-lock owners · consensus

Self-selected owners discuss tailpiece fit, bridge placement, calibration, DoorSense, keypad mounting, auto-unlock and landlord restoration. Reports span different doors, strikes, weather, networks, batteries, hubs, accounts and firmware and cannot establish access, security, privacy, reliability or failure rates.

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Wi-Fi Smart Lock comparison alternativeAugust · alternative

Wi-Fi Smart Lock represents the broad-integration direct-wi-fi retrofit branch at $199.99 current U.S. direct price.

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Level Bolt comparison alternativeLevel · alternative

Level Bolt represents the invisible existing-trim retrofit branch at $199 current U.S. direct price.

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Open Level

Manufacturer identity and current U.S. price, exact-model installation or support material, independent editorial use and bounded owner evidence were checked on August 17, 2026. This desk covers current, complete residential retrofit and replacement smart deadbolts and lever locks with recognizable U.S. support. It excludes hotel and commercial access controllers, electric strikes, padlocks, lockboxes, marketplace-only devices, handleset bundles and cosmetic trims counted as separate systems. Retain the exact lock body, cylinder or keyway, tailpiece, latch or deadbolt, backset, bore, door thickness, handing, strike, weather boundary and interior egress operation. ANSI, BHMA, UL, IP and temperature claims are retained only when product-specific and do not certify the door, frame, installation or site. Retain the exact keypad, fingerprint, face, palm, NFC, Apple home key, Aliro, app, key and emergency-power paths; Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Matter, Thread, Z-Wave and Zigbee are not interchangeable, and a controller, border router, bridge or hub may be required. Accounts, cloud services, guest access, activity logs, voice unlock, biometrics, privacy, factory reset and ownership transfer need explicit administration. A lock or auto-lock setting cannot confirm the door is shut or the bolt is fully thrown. Preserve free interior egress and obtain landlord, HOA, insurer, fire-door, accessibility and locally adopted code approval where applicable. No certification, specification, review, biometric, encryption claim, lock, alarm, sensor or owner report guarantees access, burglary prevention, fire safety, privacy, uptime, battery life, weather survival, compatibility or insurance acceptance. Keep an independently usable entry plan, follow the exact manual, and correct binding, damage, overheating, water intrusion or unreliable operation before continued use.

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