How to Set-up Direct WIFI with Yale Locks – Lynx

How to Set-up: Direct WIFI with Yale Locks

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This article is for setting up a new lock with a Wifi module. For setting up a lock with a pre-programmed module, please review the article here

Before you begin you will need:

Wi-Fi credentials of the property/unit (only supports 2.4GHZ)
Yale Access app on Android or iPhone
Yale Access account which will be provided by Lynx. Unless you already have a pre-existing August account, that will work as well. You don't want to make 2 accounts with the same phone number as that will delete the first account without any warning.
Yale Lock with Wifi Module
- These Modules come in black and look identical to the new August modules or the ZW3 modules.

Current Wifi module Compatible Yale Model numbers include: 

YRL 216
YRL 226
YRD 216/612
YRD 226
YRD 256
YRD 410
YRD 420
YRD 430
YRD 450

The Process:

Step 1: Physical installation of the lock	Install the lock on the door using the manual in the box. But Do Not follow the Programming Instructions.
Step 2: Install Doorsense	It is optional but having DoorSense installed will allow you to know if the door is open or closed which is necessary for Auto-Lock. Install DoorSense using this guide. Skip Step 6 in that guide as you will be calibrating the lock when adding the lock on the app.
Step 3: Set up the Lock programming code	Create Programming code on the lock. Press the following sequence directly on the keypad of the lock. Gear>1>Gear>5 digit code of your choice>Gear>Gear
Step 4: Log in to App	Connect the phone to the same WiFi the lock will connect to. Make sure your Bluetooth is turned on and not connected to any other Bluetooth device Open up the Yale Access app and log in. Username and password will be provided by Lynx. If you do not have it, contact Lynx support.
Step 5: Initial lock set-up	if this is your first lock on this account Click "Set up a new Device" on the main menu of the app. Otherwise click the 3 lines menu on the top right of the app and click "Set up a new Device" The app will ask you to scan a QR code, which is located on the module above the the battery compartment. Follow these steps if you do not see a QR code: Go to the Home screen on the app and click on the Menu Button Then Click on 'Setup a New Device; When the camera screens shows, you will see an option that says 'Enter Serial Number', click on that. On the next page click 'Use Product Selector' Then 'Yale' 'Smart Lock' Then you will need to pick your type of lock. If you have a YRD216 (Yale Deadbolt Lock), then you should pick 'Yale Assure Lock (YRD2x6)', if you have a YRL216 (Yale Lever Lock), then you should pick 'Yale Assure Lever (YRL2x6)' The app will then confirm your selection and ask you to click on 'Begin Setup' You will then be directed to another page to 'Start'. Where it will then ask you if your device is installed on the door. You can then follow the remaining steps. Choose "Continue my device is installed" when prompted. Choose "Continue my module is installed" when prompted. Choose "Continue, Doorsense is installed" when prompted even if its not. Refer to Step 2 to install DoorSense.
Step 6: Update Lock
Step 7: Register Module	Click start to register Lock Standing next to the lock click "Start Setup" it will then scan for the lock Note If you have more than one lock nearby it may ask you to verify the lock by providing the serial number. That will be the serial number on the module itself and not the lock. Create the house to match the property nickname on Lynx. You can also choose the lock name in the same manner. During setup, the lock may update firmware, click Continue. Lock may reset once or twice, that is normal. After the firmware update you will be prompted to remove 1 battery for 10 seconds and restart lock. (don't forget to kill residual power by pressing any button on the keypad after removing battery.) After lock resets, you will register the module. On the lock keypad enter Master code>Gear>7>Gear>Gear. Lock will give confirmation sound within a few seconds. Choose my module is registered on the app, and app will verify it was added correctly (it may fail, if so, just repeat process of registering the module and choose "Try Again" Next will be a prompt to calibrate the lock, click continue, then choose "don't use door sense" unless you are really using one. Lock Setup is complete.
Step 8: WiFi Setup	After lock is added you will now connect the WiFi Choose "Continue setup" for adding WiFi, if you choose "skip for now", lock will only work on the app under Bluetooth and will not connect to Lynx. Choose "Use Built in WiFi." Choose SSID that will be 2.4ghz Once the initial setup is complete, the app will test WiFi signal After adding the Lock and Wifi is completed, test 'unlock' from the app. Ensure the lock is installed correctly, there is no grinding. Please ensure the wifi has 'Good' signal strength To access this information: Go to the property and click the settings gear at the bottom right corner Then go to 'Lock Settings' You will then see an option that says 'Wifi Signal' Ensure you have a 'Good' signal strength with a dbm of at least -70. DBM is the number that is next to 'Good' in the Wifi Signal section of the screenshot, the lower the dbm the better:
Step 9: Add to Lynx	Add Integration (This is a one-time setup) How To: Add a New Integration For now there is not a Yale access integration but it works exactly the same as August integration. Add lock How To: Add an Yale WiFi Smart Lock to a Property
Step 10: Test from Lynx	Follow instructions for Testing a NEW Lock

Finish the Groups and User Setup Checklist: Users and Groups

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