# Yale and August U.S.

> Yale and August U.S. brings together Yale residential security and August retrofit smart locks for the United States and Canada. Part of Fortune Brands Innovations since June 2023, the business sells connected locks, keypads, accessories and professional access products that let homeowners, renters and property managers control entry through codes, apps and compatible smart home platforms.

- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Jason Johnson (August Home co-founder and founding CEO), Yves Béhar (August Home co-founder and chief creative officer)
- **Products:** August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Yale Assure Lock 2, Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch and Plus, Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi, Yale Smart Lock with Matter
- **Notable:** August brought a retrofit smart-lock design to market that preserved existing exterior keys., ASSA ABLOY acquired August Home in 2017., Yale Assure Lock 2 launched in September 2022.

## Products & services

- **August Wi-Fi Smart Lock** — Interior retrofit lock with built-in Wi-Fi, app-based access, Auto-Lock, Auto-Unlock and DoorSense; preserves compatible existing deadbolts and exterior keys.
- **Yale Assure Lock 2** — Replacement smart deadbolt collection; connectivity and keyed or key-free configurations vary by model.
- **Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch and Plus** — Touch offers fingerprint entry; Plus offers Apple Home Key. These are distinct models, not features included in every Assure Lock 2.
- **Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi** — Retrofit interior smart lock supplied with a separate Wi-Fi bridge; optional Yale keypads add code or fingerprint access.
- **Yale Smart Lock with Matter** — Replacement deadbolt using Matter over Thread, designed for Google Home and other compatible platforms; remote access requires appropriate hub equipment.
- **Yale Pro 2 expanded lineup** — Professional interconnected, mortise and cylindrical smart locks for apartment units and shared spaces.
- **August Home and Yale Access apps** — Setup, activity, guest permissions and compatible remote control; features depend on lock and connection. August 2026 added guided Matter setup to Yale Access.
- **Yale Keypad and Yale Keypad Touch** — Optional external entry accessories for compatible retrofit locks; Touch adds fingerprint access.

## Achievements

- August brought a retrofit smart-lock design to market that preserved existing exterior keys.
- ASSA ABLOY acquired August Home in 2017.
- Yale Assure Lock 2 launched in September 2022.
- Fortune Brands acquired the U.S. and Canadian Yale and August residential smart-lock business in June 2023 as part of a larger US$800 million transaction.
- Yale expanded its professional Pro 2 line with three additional lock formats in February 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Yale Access added guided setup and management of Matter connections for Yale Smart Lock with Matter.
- **2026-05** — Yale and August announced app improvements; Battery Insights was available for Assure Lock 2, while further features were described as rolling out during 2026.
- **2026-02** — Yale added interconnected, mortise and cylindrical formats to the professional Pro 2 line.
- **2025-06** — Yale Smart Lock with Matter became available for U.S. purchase.
- **2025-04** — Yale and ADT announced an Assure Lock 2 using Z-Wave 800 Series.

## Links

- Website: https://shopyalehome.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yale-august/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/augusthomeinc
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AugustLock
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augusthomeinc/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AugustHomeInc/

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Last updated: 2026-10-03