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  • Yale Assure Lock 2 works with HomeKit to secure homes

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    digitalsherpa said:
    Schlage has had a smart lock for at least 5 years that does all this and more. So, what is new about this lock???
    Yale themselves has also had a lock that does all this for at least 5 years lol.  From the looks of it, just a physical redesign and future Matter support?  Very disappointing. 
    watto_cobra

  • Yale Assure Lock 2 works with HomeKit to secure homes

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    StrangeDays said:
    snarbin said:
    There’s no mention of HomeKey compatibility on their website, so it looks like HomeKit and Apple Watch support just means Siri and unlocking with the Yale app on the Apple Watch. That’s disappointing, as I don’t see a reason to buy a new smart lock without being able to unlock it natively with the watch and phone. Sure it only takes a couple seconds, but not unlocking the watch or phone with HomeKey is just way easier. 
    Watching their website video, the lady says you can unlock without taking out your phone, so just gets near it with her purse. 
    The previous version does this too when used with the August Connect module. It unlocks using Bluetooth when you arrive home.  HomeKey is a big deal (re: Schlage Encode +)  and if there is not a single mention of it on the website, it’s not supported. 

    I got the email a few days ago saying that this lock was coming up but no HomeKey means no purchase for me. I was sure their follow up version would have it. ASSA AMBLOY was one of the companies on the list of smart locks that would offer it and I’ll admit I’m shocked it doesn’t. I love my previous Yale Assure lock with August Connect and tired of waiting for the Schlage but I just can’t go forward with this one. Shame since it’s looks really good too. 
    radarthekatwatto_cobra

  • HomeKit smart bulb maker Lifx acquired by Feit Electric

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    I use Philips Hue for lighting but the LIFX switches are hands down the best in the business for HomeKit… and they work great with Hue lights, among other HomeKit devices. 

    Glad to see they didn’t go under as I have quite a few more LIFX switches to purchase to complete my remodel. 
    watto_cobra

  • Robbery victim tracks thief with AirTag, gets broken nose

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    zimmermann said:
    Of course getting robbed of something you just bought can make you very angry. But to bring a gun into play for this, with the possibility of killing someone, feels not proportional. A life, even of a criminal, should not be endangered for this kind of theft.
    If I’m getting robbed, someone is getting shot. 

    Perhaps you don’t know the definition of Robbery in NY and have it confused with Larceny. 
    watto_cobra

  • Robbery victim tracks thief with AirTag, gets broken nose

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    Welcome to NYC.  Where the perp is always the victim. 

    Sure you can call the Cops and they’ll come. Collar the guy in which the charges will most certainly be knocked down by the DA. The guy will be released on a DAT and be back out on the street a couple hours later. Maybe if the Cop is lucky, they’ll be challenged by the perp who stole your property and resist arrest. Now the Cop will have to fight back and be scrutinized under a microscope by all the cell phones pointed in their direction.  Possibly face termination, suspension and/or discipline because an opinion by the mob was already formulated, before due process, while the Cop was merely doing their job. Furthermore,  Highly likely to face a lawsuit by the perp as well, all on your behalf. 

    Take the loss.  NYC DA’s and politicians are for the criminal.  It’s no coincidence that crime has sky rocketed. The criminal feels emboldened because they are now a protected class.  Voting has consequences. 
    watto_cobra