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Yale Locks, Comcast teaming up

August 21, 2018 12:00 am • Last Updated: August 21, 2018 6:19 pm

Berlin-based Yale Locks & Hardware has announced that one of its smart-lock lines can now be connected to Comcast’s Xfinity Home service for security purposes.

According to a release, the Yale Assure Lock line "offers homeowners the choice of key-free or keyed locks in both touchscreen and (push-button) versions." A Comcast Xfinity app can control and monitor the door locks.

"Users can remotely lock and unlock doors, check lock status and create rules such as receive a notification if the door is unlocked after 8:30 p.m.," according to the release.

Comcast's corporate headquarters are in Philadelphia.

For more information, visit bit.ly/YaleComcast.

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