"Yale Introduces Innovative Retrofit Smart Lock Line with Wi-Fi Connectivity"
Yale has launched its first retrofit smart door lock, the $129.99 Yale Approach with Wi-Fi, which attaches to the back of the door and works with a new wireless Yale Keypad. The lock includes smart features like auto-unlock and locking from a phone, and will have the option of a firmware upgrade to add Matter-over-Thread connectivity later this year. It is compatible with major smart home platforms except Apple Home and comes with a plug-in Yale Connect module to connect to Wi-Fi. The lock also supports a new wireless protocol called Matter, enabling compatibility with various smart home platforms.