As a smart door lock that is almost completely different from the traditional door lock, it has attracted much attention since its birth. Combined with the development of Internet of Things technology in recent years, smart door locks are gradually accepted by domestic consumers. The biggest difference between intelligent door lock and traditional door lock lies not only in the diversified unlocking methods, but also in its higher security.
Recently, Zhongguancun Online got the Yale smart lock YMH71. As an upgraded version of the previous generation YMH70, it uses a C-class lock core, which has five unlocking methods, intelligent touch screen, multi-touch and other features, and supports practical functions such as guest password and virtual password. Can Yale smart lock YMH71 meet the daily use of individuals or companies, and can its security stand the test? This evaluation will evaluate the Yale smart lock YMH71 from the dimensions of appearance characteristics, unlocking mode, intelligent control and safety. Look down quickly!
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Simple modeling, fashionable and versatile, suitable for modern beautiful homes.
Yale officially provided the Yale YMH71 smart lock with three colors: dull black, streamer silver and champagne gold, which are richer in color than the previous generation. This evaluation is streamer silver version, silver matte lock body and handle design, and the corners of lock body and handle are designed with rounded corners, which makes it more suitable for all kinds of modern security doors. It is fashionable and simple as a whole and suitable for young users.
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From top to bottom, the outer side of Yale YMH71 is smart touch screen, swipe card unlocking area, fingerprint unlocking area and grip, speaker hole, physical keyhole, and emergency Type-C charging hole beside the keyhole. The fingerprint unlocking area is integrated with the grip, which is very convenient to use. Under the smart touch screen, there are also an unlock identification light and a battery power indicator light, which is convenient for users to master the running state of the smart lock.
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Inside the lock body, from top to bottom, there are a battery compartment, a safety button and handle, and an internal forced locking knob. Four No.5 batteries need to be installed in the battery compartment before use. When the power is insufficient, it can also be temporarily charged and unlocked through the outer Type-C charging hole. In addition, an optional Bluetooth module can be installed in the battery compartment to provide more diversified unlocking methods.
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In terms of material, the external lock of Yale YMH71 is made of aluminum alloy, which feels delicate and does not stick to fingerprints. The lock body of the internal mechanical lock is made of 304 stainless steel. The lock body includes a main oblique tongue, an auxiliary tongue lock operated by the locking knob and three main tongues operated by the safety buttons, which can provide effective protection.
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Next, let’s take a closer look at the touch screen of Yale YMH71. As one of the important ways to unlock the door lock, the problem of fingerprint residue on the touch screen has been puzzling many users. However, Yale YMH71′ s smart touch screen is made of special materials, and there is no fingerprint residue after finger touch, which can avoid the password from being peeped. Because it is made of aluminum alloy, there is no need to worry about the wear problem caused by long-term use.
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In addition, Yale YMH71 also provides users with keys and RF cards, and users can also choose Bluetooth module and Yale Bridge, so that users can enjoy more diversified unlocking methods.
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Diversified unlocking methods, enjoy the convenience of smart locks.
Yale YMH71 smart lock provides users with five unlocking methods: fingerprint unlocking, password unlocking, key unlocking, APP Bluetooth unlocking and RF card unlocking. Next, let’s take a look at its actual unlocking effect.
Fingerprint unlocking-living semiconductor identification, wet, dry and scratched unlocking.
The fingerprint unlocking module of Yale YMH71 smart lock is located in front of the grip, so it is generally recommended to enter the fingerprint of the right thumb. Because it adopts the living semiconductor identification technology, it can effectively identify and quickly unlock whether the finger is wet, rough or scratched. After the fingerprint is correctly entered, the unlocking speed is also very fast, and there is no sense of pause.
It is worth mentioning that Yale YMH71 supports up to 100 sets of fingerprints, so it is very convenient for both ordinary home use and corporate use.
Unlock RF card-portable and easy to use, carry the card with you.
Yale YMH71 also provides users with a way to unlock cards. The lock comes with 4 RF cards (radio frequency cards), which can support up to 100 cards. Each card needs to be registered before it can be unlocked.
It can be seen that the RF card can be unlocked very quickly. Compared with traditional keys, RF cards are not easy to copy, so they are more suitable for smart locks!
Password unlocking-virtual password+temporary password, double security.
Yale YMH71 is unlocked with a 6-digit password, and up to 100 passwords can be entered. Intelligent touch screen supports multi-touch, which also gives users more unique ways to unlock passwords. In addition to the traditional 6-digit password unlocking, it supports virtual password and one-time guest password, so that password unlocking can also "lock out the tricks".
Users can set a password through the mobile APP, and set the password as a permanent password, multiple-use password or temporary password, which is convenient for different people to use.
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As we all know, virtual passwords can effectively prevent passwords from being peeked. Yale YMH71 also supports virtual password, which can input any number before or after password input, ensuring effective unlocking and reducing the risk of password leakage.
Unlock the key-be prepared.
This door lock is equipped with two mechanical keys, the length of which is the same as that of ordinary keys, and it is also very convenient to carry. After opening the keyhole cover, you can insert the key to unlock it.
Bluetooth unlocking-the first choice of hipsters
Users can use the Bluetooth unlocking function after installing the Bluetooth module of Yale YMH71. Download Yale Access
After adding your own door lock to the APP, you can open the APP when you go home and open the door quickly through Bluetooth.
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Features unlock function: silent mode
Smart lock is too noisy to open the door? That’s because you haven’t used Yale YMH71′ s smart mute mode! Touch the password key for three seconds to start the silent mode, and then you can use the password, fingerprint or RF card to unlock quickly and quietly.
Summary:
Today’s smart locks are still unlocked in five ways: password, fingerprint, Bluetooth, machine and card. How to bring users a safer, more convenient and more reliable unlocking experience with these five unlocking ways has become a difficult problem. Yale YMH71 not only upgraded these five unlocking methods, but also used more powerful hardware, and provided practical unlocking methods such as virtual password and silent unlocking.
The initial setup is super convenient, and it is not difficult to get started quickly.
Smart locks are much more secure than mechanical locks, but why are some families reluctant to use them? High learning cost is the key. Whether a smart lock can be used quickly determines whether a family can really like smart locks. What is the performance of Yale YMH71 in terms of convenience and intelligence? Look down quickly!
APP is convenient and quick, easy to use and super easy.
Many foreign brands of smart locks are still only set manually, which is very inconvenient to use. In order to make better use of the domestic market, Yale YMH71 provides an exclusive APP——Yale for domestic users.
Access reduces the learning cost of users and makes it easier and more convenient to lock hands intelligently.
Install bluetooth module and Yale Access
After the APP, users can connect to their own Yale YMH71 smart lock, and then they can manage the door lock with one click, and quickly add all kinds of passwords, key cards and fingerprints. In addition, users can also invite and set passwords of other users and visitors through the APP, including one-time passwords and visitor passwords.
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Through the APP, users can also manage each smart lock in the home, open and close each door lock, view the lock log and other operations. It is reported that Yale Access
APP will add more practical functions in the future!
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Traditional key setting, classic but out of date.
Of course, in addition to APP settings, Yale YMH71 also retains the traditional key setting mode, and users can manually set the smart lock through the smart touch screen and the registration key on the back.
Summary:
Want to get a convenient and fast unlocking experience is the original intention of users to buy smart locks. All smart lock manufacturers should, like Yale Smart Lock, reduce the learning cost of users and let more users fall in love with using smart locks by keeping the original button setting method.
Characteristic safety protection, anti-misoperation effect 100 points.
Smart locks are different from traditional mechanical locks not only in unlocking methods, but also in security. Yale YMH71′ s performance in security is also satisfactory. Let’s take a look with the author.
Features free handle+safety button, anti-pet, anti-baby and anti-thief.
With pets and Xiong Haizi at home, do you worry that your home will be "wide open"? Yale YMH71 features free handle and safety button, which can effectively reduce the risk of opening the door by mistake.
Yale YMH71′ s grip design enables it to have such novel functions as free handle. After entering the door, press and hold the safety button and lift it up to quickly lock it. After that, you need to press the button first and then turn the handle down to open the door. This design can effectively prevent children and pets from opening the door by mistake, and the safety protection effect is good.
Safety knob, which can’t be opened outdoors, is twice as safe.
In order to further improve the safety, Yale YMH71 has also set up a safety knob. After the indoor safety knob is locked, it cannot be unlocked from the outdoor by any method including fingerprints, passwords, cards and keys! Safety can be seen!
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Mirror smart touch screen, password unlocking without fingerprints
Look at the smart touch screen of Yale YMH71. Because it is made of special material, there is no fingerprint residue after fingerprint touch. If there is oil stain on the screen, it can be easily removed after gently wiping, which prevents users from revealing their passwords after use.
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Black box attack test
In the era when smart lock technology is not yet mature, there was a rumor that "the little black box was forced to unlock". Today’s smart locks are very mature in technology, and excellent smart locks can also resist the attack of "little black box". Can Yale YMH71 withstand the small black box test?
As can be seen from the figure below, in front of the black box, Yale YMH71 smart lock was indifferent and successfully resisted the attack of the black box!
Summary:
In the face of more and more complex living environment, it is not unreasonable to improve the security of Yale YMH71 smart lock. Whether it is the anti-misoperation design of the free handle or the internal 100% locked safety knob, we all feel Yale’s efforts in safety!
Say at the end
Yale YMH71 smart lock, as a mid-to high-end smart lock with a price of 4,000 yuan, has various and convenient unlocking methods, high security and low learning cost. The powerful five unlocking methods and excellent safety performance make it applicable not only to ordinary families, but also to various enterprises. It can be said that it is an excellent safety lock suitable for ordinary families!