If the eyes are considered the windows into our soul, could the front door of our homes be considered the residential equivalent from which one can divulge the spirit of the household past its threshold? That may be a bit of a stretch, but noting painting the front door a rich or even bold color has become commonplace, why not upgrade door hardware beyond the primarily conservative metallic and monochromatic options normally guarding our doors too? This chromaphile perspective is what makes the Yale Assure Lock 2 a maximalist exception.
Outlined across its key-free touchscreen face with a bold border of 18-1750 Viva Magenta, aka Pantone’s Color of the Year 2023, the Yale x Pantone Assure Lock 2 Limited Edition is the antithesis of traditional front door security. Beyond the colorful embellishment the Assure Lock 2 offers the same deadbolt features as its standard Black Suede, Nickel, or Bronze options: smart Bluetooth lock/unlock connectivity, auto-unlocking using a smartphone or Apple Watch, Apple Homekit support, biometric verification, two-factor authentication, and access options in the instance you’ve lost your phone. The fully wi-fi edition allows locking and unlocking from mobile devices, alongside the option for real-time notifications even while away from home (a great feature for parents).
The temperature of residential design has veered toward more colorful, if not fully maximalist, in details. It seems a glaring missed opportunity for Yale to offer a matching door handle set sharing the same Pantone hued detailing to complete the vibrant front door flair.
Assure Lock 2 allows users to control and monitor their front door right from their smartphone using the Yale Access app or directly through the lock’s keypad, providing seamless and convenient access for household members and their guests.
The Assure Lock family of smart locks is offered in various sizes and finishes, with the Yale x Pantone Assure Lock 2 Limited Edition most notably the most conspicuous.
The limited edition Yale Assure Lock 2 Limited Edition in PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta is available as a touchscreen, key-free model with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth onboard for $259.99 over at ShopYaleHome.com while supplies last.
Source: design-milk