Yale and ADT’s New Smart Lock Lets You Disarm Your Security System with Just a Fingerprint
Imagine unlocking your front door and disarming your home security system with nothing more than a touch of your finger. Thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between Yale and ADT, this futuristic convenience is now a reality. On April 30, 2025, The Verge’s smart home reporter Jennifer Pattison Tuohy unveiled the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave, a cutting-edge smart lock designed to redefine home security.
A Seamless Security Upgrade
Priced at $279.99, this sleek fingerprint-enabled lock does more than just eliminate keys—it integrates seamlessly with ADT Plus, the company’s next-generation security system that replaced Google’s discontinued Nest Secure in 2024. With a single fingerprint scan, users can unlock their door and disarm their ADT alarm simultaneously, bypassing the need for codes or smartphone apps.
For those familiar with Google’s Nest X Yale Lock, this feature will feel like a welcome return. However, the new model stands out with its use of the latest Z-Wave 800 Series technology, ensuring faster and more secure communication between devices. It’s only the second Z-Wave lock to offer fingerprint access, following Ultraloq’s model, and the first to allow users to control a security system using biometrics.
Smart Features for Modern Living
Beyond fingerprints, the lock supports ADT’s Trusted Neighbors program, which grants pre-approved guests—such as family members or dog walkers—access via their own fingerprints or facial recognition through Google Nest cameras. This feature requires ADT’s $24.99/month pro monitoring plan, but for households juggling multiple schedules, the convenience may justify the cost.
The lock also syncs with Home Away modes, automatically arming or disarming the security system based on the user’s smartphone location. While it functions as a standalone Z-Wave device, its ability to disarm ADT Plus is currently exclusive, meaning it won’t replace existing smart home hubs.
Why This Collaboration Matters
This launch marks the latest development in a long-standing relationship between Google and ADT. In 2020, Google invested $450 million in ADT, only to later discontinue its Nest Secure system. Now, ADT Plus is taking center stage, with Yale’s lock emerging as one of its standout accessories.
One limitation is that the Z-Wave module isn’t sold separately, so upgrading an older Yale lock isn’t an option—users will need to purchase the entire package. Additionally, while the lock is currently limited to ADT Plus, future updates could expand its compatibility.
Final Thoughts
For homeowners tired of managing multiple apps and codes, the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch offers a streamlined solution. By combining biometrics with security control, Yale and ADT are bringing smart home technology closer to the ideal of effortless safety.
Ready to try it? The lock is available now exclusively at ADT.com—just remember to register your fingerprint first.
