ADT and Yale Introduce First-Ever Z-Wave User Credential Command Class Lock, Expanding Smart Home Security with Fingerprint Control

Rhea-AI Summary

ADT and Yale have launched the groundbreaking Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave, marking a significant advancement in smart home security. This innovative lock is the first to feature the Z-Wave User Credential Command Class, allowing users to unlock doors and disarm security systems using fingerprint recognition.

The smart lock integrates seamlessly with the ADT+ system, offering multiple access methods including biometric fingerprint control, keypad entry, physical keys, and virtual key access through the ADT+ app. The system also introduces the new Home | Away functionality, which uses geofencing to automate security settings based on occupancy.

Priced at $279.99, the lock is available through ADT.com with either self-setup or professional installation options. The enhanced ADT+ app update includes improved navigation features and real-time household awareness capabilities, supporting the Trusted Neighbor program for secure access management.

Positive

• First-to-market advantage with unique Z-Wave fingerprint lock technology
• Strategic partnership with Yale strengthens ADT's smart home security portfolio
• New revenue stream from Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch sales at $279.99 per unit
• Enhanced product offering with ADT+ app update including geofencing capabilities
• Expansion of recurring revenue potential through monitoring contracts

Negative

• Requires minimum one month monitoring contract, potentially limiting customer adoption
• High price point ($279.99) may affect market penetration
• Dependent on third-party partnerships (Yale, Z-Wave Alliance) for product innovation

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave® Seamlessly Integrates with ADT+ to Unlock and Disarm Security Systems with a Simple Touch

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADT Inc. (NYSE: ADT), the leader in smart home security solutions, in collaboration with Yale and the Z-Wave Alliance, today announced the launch of the ​Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave ​​​​for ADT+​. The Z-Wave 800 Series smart lock is the only one on the market with fingerprint control​ ​and ​the first smart lock to leverage the newly introduced Z-Wave User Credential Command Class. This industry-first innovation allows users to unlock and disarm their ADT+ security system using just their fingerprint.

In addition to this revolutionary hardware, ADT is rolling out a major update to the ADT+ app, introducing Home | Away functionality, which leverages geofencing to provide real-time household awareness and automate security settings based on user presence.

“ADT, alongside ​our partners at Yale and ​the Z-Wave Alliance​, is setting a new standard for smart home security,” said Omar Khan, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer at ADT. “With the introduction of the User Credential Command Class and updates to ADT+, we’re not just launching a new lock—we’re redefining how security systems and smart locks work together. This is a leap forward for home security, combining convenience and protection in a way that has never been done before.”

A Smarter, More Secure Home with the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave
The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave​ 800 Series​ is designed to integrate seamlessly with ADT+ for an elevated security experience, offering multiple unlocking methods, including the new fingerprint recognition for biometric-based security, keypad code entry, traditional physical key access, virtual key control through the ADT+ app​,​ or Trusted Neighbor’s Auto Unlock feature. By directly integrating with the ADT+ Base, the lock uniquely enables users to arm and disarm their security system from the lock itself, creating a streamlined security experience.

​​“The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave represents a significant advancement in smart home integration,” said Naveen Chhangani, Senior Vice President of Product Management and Chief Product Officer at ADT. “By combining biometric entry with the Z-Wave User Credential Command Class, we’re delivering a solution that securely connects physical access with system-level control — all in a way that feels seamless and intuitive for the user.”

This milestone represents a major step forward in connected security and reflects the strength of collaboration across partners.

"The Touch Lock represents a major leap forward in how smart locks and security systems work together," said Gilles Drieu, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at ADT. "Developed in close collaboration with Yale and the Z-Wave Alliance, the introduction of the User Credential Command Class enables secure, biometric access while setting a new benchmark for interoperability across the smart home industry."

“We’re proud to partner with ADT and ​the ​Z-Wave​ Alliance​ to bring the first-ever Z-Wave User Credential Command Class lock to market,” said Kevin Kraus, Vice President of Technology Alliances and IoT Business Development at Yale​, part of Fortune Brands Innovations​. “This collaboration has led to a truly innovative solution that delivers not only enhanced security but also unparalleled convenience for ​ADT ​homeowners.”

Expanding Trusted Neighbor Access with ​Fingerprint Recognition​​         ​
Building on ADT’s Trusted Neighbor program, the​ Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave​ 800 Series​ allows designated neighbors and helpers to enter during their access windows with just their fingerprint —no phone ​or code ​required​–– ​which makes it a perfect solution for​ families who want a worry-free, flexible​​,​​ and convenient lifestyle​, supporting secure and seamless access for those who need it.

ADT+ App Updates: Home | Away Automation for Smarter Security
With the latest ADT+ mobile app update, users gain access to Home | Away, a feature that detects the location of participating mobile devices within a home’s geofence to determine occupancy. If all registered devices leave the home, the system can automatically switch to Away mode, intelligently triggering security automations such as locking doors, adjusting smart home settings, and arming the security system. Key Home | Away capabilities include:

• View real-time occupancy status in the ADT+ dashboard.
• Receive automated alerts when the system is unarmed, and no one is home.
• Grant Trusted Neighbors and Helpers access during their designated window.
• With your permission, provide ADT monitoring agents with visibility into home occupancy during an alarm event (for customers with professional monitoring).
• Manually update your home status at any time.
  

The ADT+ app is also receiving a major design enhancement to update the app’s original menu style with easier access to features most used by customers. Updates include navigation patterns with the addition of a navigation bar, and a stage-setting design that allows incremental improvements as ADT+ continues to evolve.

Availability and Pricing
The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave​ 800 Series​ is available now for $279.99 at ADT.com and can be installed with either ADT+ Self Setup or professional installation. Minimum one month monitoring contract required.

The new ADT+ app is available in the App Store and Google Play Store today.

For more information, visit ADT.com.

About ADT
ADT provides safe, smart, and sustainable solutions for people, homes, and small businesses. Through innovative offerings, unrivaled safety, and a premium customer experience—delivered by the largest network of smart home security professionals in the U.S.—ADT empowers people to protect and connect to what matters most, every second, every day. For more information, visit ADT.com.

About Yale
​​​Yale Home is a leader in smart home security that protects the people, places, and things we love most. We secure homes throughout the United States and Canada with our innovative smart locks and smart storage solutions to protect front doors, interior doors, cabinets, package deliveries, and more. The Yale residential brand in the United States and Canada is part of Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. For more information, visit www.shopyalehome.com​​

About The Z-Wave Alliance
The Z-Wave Alliance is a standards development organization dedicated to developing and advancing Z-Wave® technology as an open and internationally recognized ITU standard (G.9959) for smart home and IoT solutions. Alliance members continue to shape and drive the future of Z-Wave through open development in the Alliance OS Work Group. With over 4,500 certified wireless, interoperable devices, Z-Wave Alliance member companies provide leading-edge products and systems that deliver increased comfort, convenience, energy conservation, safety, security, and more. The Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) specification uniquely enables IoT applications beyond the home. With a range of up to 1.5 miles, ZWLR delivers the performance and scalability required in MDU & hospitality deployments, and more. Learn more at www.zwavealliance.org.

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FAQ

What is the price of Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave for ADT+ in 2025?

The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave 800 Series is priced at $279.99 and is available through ADT.com with either self-setup or professional installation options. A minimum one-month monitoring contract is required.

How does ADT's new fingerprint lock work with home security systems?

The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave allows users to unlock their door and disarm their ADT+ security system using fingerprint recognition. It's the first smart lock to use Z-Wave User Credential Command Class, offering biometric entry alongside keypad, physical key, and app-based access methods.

What are the key features of ADT's Home | Away automation in 2025?

ADT's Home | Away feature uses geofencing to track household occupancy, automatically switches to Away mode when all registered devices leave home, locks doors, adjusts smart home settings, and arms the security system. It also provides real-time occupancy status and automated alerts.

Can neighbors access ADT's new Yale smart lock without a phone or code?

Yes, through ADT's Trusted Neighbor program, designated neighbors can enter during their access windows using just their fingerprint, requiring no phone or code. This feature is part of the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave 800 Series integration.

What security methods does ADT's Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch offer?

The lock offers multiple security methods: fingerprint recognition, keypad code entry, traditional physical key access, virtual key control through the ADT+ app, and Trusted Neighbor's Auto Unlock feature. It integrates directly with the ADT+ Base for system control.