To connect your Yale Nest Lock to WiFi, you primarily connect it to a Nest Connect or Nest Guard, which then connects to your home's WiFi network. The lock itself doesn't connect directly to WiFi. The Nest Connect acts as a bridge.
Understanding the Connection
The Yale Nest Lock uses a secure wireless protocol to communicate with a Nest Connect or Nest Guard. This central point is responsible for bridging the connection to your home's WiFi, allowing you to control the lock remotely, receive notifications, and integrate it with other Nest devices via the Google Home or Nest app.
Steps to Connect Your Yale Nest Lock via Nest Connect
The process typically involves setting up the lock and the Nest Connect within the same Nest or Google Home app environment. Here's a breakdown of the key steps, including the specific action mentioned in the reference:
- Set Up Your Nest Connect: Ensure your Nest Connect (or Nest Guard) is already set up and connected to your home WiFi using the Nest or Google Home app. Place it within a reasonable distance of where your lock will be installed.
- Add the Lock in the App: Open the Nest or Google Home app and follow the prompts to add a new device, selecting your Yale Nest Lock.
- Specify Lock Location: The app will ask you to tell the app where your lock is installed. This location is important for receiving relevant notifications. Pick a name or location that makes sense for your home setup.
- App Searches for Nest Connect: Once you've specified the location, the app should start to look for your Nest Connect that is nearby and already online.
- Connect Lock and Nest Connect: When the app finds the Nest Connect and prompts you, you need to initiate the connection on the lock itself. According to the reference: When the app finds it, press and hold the white button above your lock's thumb turn to connect your lock and Nest Connect. This button is usually located on the interior side of the lock.
- Complete Setup: Follow any remaining prompts in the app to finalize the setup, calibrate the lock, and set up passcodes.
- Tip: Ensure both your phone/tablet, the Nest Connect, and the Yale Nest Lock are in close proximity during the setup process.
Why Use Nest Connect?
The Nest Connect serves several important functions:
- Extended Range: It helps extend the wireless range between the lock and your WiFi router.
- Secure Communication: It facilitates secure communication between the lock and the Nest ecosystem.
- Battery Life: By not connecting directly to WiFi, the lock conserves battery power.
Following these steps, including the specific instruction to press the white button on the lock when prompted by the app, will successfully connect your Yale Nest Lock to your Nest ecosystem and thus enable its smart features via WiFi through the Nest Connect.
