Daniel founded Smart Home Perfected in 2019 as a personal passion project. With a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Computing and IT from The Open University, his 15 years experience as a software engineer is what initially inspired him to play around with home automation platforms.

A shed full of power tools and an eagerness to take on any DIY task have helped get his smart home to its current level. He has tested over 100 smart home devices over the last 4 years. As a smart home is never "finished", he's continuing to find more ways to automate and improve his home, as new devices are released and technology evolves.

Latest Posts

How to Change the Batteries in a Yale Smart Lock

It’s important to replace the batteries regularly on your Yale smart lock to prevent lockouts and glitches.  When the battery levels are down to 20%, the mobile app or touchpad itself will let you know that the batteries need changing.  In this guide, I provide detailed instructions on how to do so for your exact model. Let’s go!  Replacing the Batteries on…

7 Ways to Reduce Battery Drain on your Yale Smart Lock

Having to replace the batteries frequently on your Yale lock and other smart devices can be tedious.  Maintaining high signal strength for your Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, or Zigbee connection is one method to ensure your smart lock doesn’t eat away at your batteries unnecessarily. So, to learn how to fix this and other issues, read on!  1. Use Only High-Quality Alkaline AA Batteries…

Privacy Mode: How to Set it Up on a Yale Smart Lock?

A unique feature of many Yale Smart locks is the ability to enable privacy mode from the inside. So if you’re wondering about how to enable it, you’ve come to the right place Privacy mode disables the keypad on the outside, preventing users from gaining access or opening the lock remotely via the app.  In this guide, I’ll show you how to…

How to Change Codes in a Yale Smart Lock?

If you’re unsure of how to program the master and user pin for a Yale smart lock, you’ve come to the right place.  Most models allow you to manually program codes directly through the keypad so you don’t always need to rely on the app to manage it. Through manual programming, you can manage codes and change some of the lock settings.…

Fixed: Yale Smart Lock Not Connecting to Wi-Fi

There are lots of causes and solutions to the problem of a Yale smart lock not being able to connect to Wi-Fi. From incorrect credentials, poor signal strength, and network interference to congested Wi-Fi channels there are a number of ways you can improve your network’s reliability. In this article I discuss the common causes and corresponding solutions to solve this problem,…

Jimmy-Proof Vertical Deadbolt Smart Locks

Jimmy-proof vertical deadbolt locks are great as they offer enhanced resistance against forced entry. Their unique design, which involves interlocking with a strike plate mounted on the door frame, makes it difficult for intruders to pry the door open or spread the door and frame apart. Most smart locks available today, are designed for single-cylinder deadbolts. So if you’re renting an apartment…

How to Reduce Battery Drain on a Schlage Smart Lock?

On average, Schlage locks can function for an entire year on a full charge. Beyond that, you can try to reduce battery drain on a Schlage lock by following certain practices. With the exception of rapid battery drain, which can be due to a malfunction or a loose connection, you can enable/disable certain features to minimize power consumption.  So in this guide,…

How to Fix the Blinking Red Light on a Schlage Smart Lock?

A blinking red light on a Schlage lock can become annoying. It can cause delays, unnecessary beeps and impede the natural operation of the lock. That said, a blinking red light is most often due to battery issues or a programming error. So in this article, I’ll provide model-specific instructions on how to fix a Schlage lock with a red blinking error.…

7 Fixes for a Schlage Smart Lock Not Working

If your Schlage smart lock has stopped working all of a sudden, don’t worry, it can be fixed! Whether that’s a bolt that won’t extend/retract or a touchpad that doesn’t register, a non-responsive Schlage lock can almost always be reverted to default with a factory reset. However, a factory reset is a last resort, so in this guide, I’ll walk you through…

How to Fix the Orange Light in a Schlage Smart Lock?

The orange blinking light on a Schlage lock can cause the lock to stop responding, causing delays or complete lockouts. Although it’s primarily used to indicate programming mode, the orange light can start blinking continuously if there’s an underlying battery issue or programming error. So read on to find out how to fix it. 1. Programming Mode On every Schlage lock model,…

How to Connect a Schlage Smart Lock to Google Home?

Connecting a Schlage Smart lock with Google Home can be tricky, especially when it’s not supported in older models. In the more recent models, you can use Google Home and Google Assistant to engage the lock or check the status of all your Schlage locks. You can also combine these two functions into routines and use voice commands to check on your…

Schlage Smart Locks: How to Open with a Dead Battery?

If your Schlage lock’s battery has dropped dead and you’re locked out, don’t worry, you can open the lock without having to call a locksmith.   In most models, you can easily bypass a Schlage lock using a battery jump start or with the help of the physical key.  So in this guide, I’ll show you how to open a Schlage lock…

Fixed: Schlage Smart Lock Not Responding

From battery issues and poor signal to lockout modes, there are lots of reasons why Schlage smart locks may not respond to your input. Below, I discuss 12 common causes and provide model-specific instructions on how to fix them to get you back up and running. Common Troubleshooting Methods Here’s what you can do to diagnose a Schlage lock that’s stopped responding.…