Nest x Yale Lock controls finally appear in the Google Home app

Google promised that Nest x Yale Lock controls would eventually be included in the Home app, even though no more units are being produced. It appears that’s finally happening, as the lock begins to appear in users’ Google Home controls.

Google originally announced that it would begin porting Nest x Yale products over from the Nest app to the more central Home app in 2020. Since then, a slew of products have been added that no longer fully require the Nest app to operate. One of the latest ones to gain compatibility has been the Nest x Yale Lock.

Reports started popping up that indicated the Nest x Yale Lock had finally gained support in the Google Home app. One from Reddit showcased new Google Home notifications for the lock. The NewGeekGuide team had a similar experience after getting one of our Nest x Yale Locks working again post-move.

Importing the Nest lock into Google Home requires no extra steps. Since both apps are run by Google, they utilize the same account. Once the lock was made usable in the Home app, most users should’ve begun seeing it available in their controls page.

The Nest x Yale Lock can be locked and unlocked without a code from the Google Home app. Lock tone volume can also be adjusted, and one-touch locking with the Yale button on the device is an option in the app. What you can’t seem to do without the Nest app is change the PIN.

A Nest icon appears in the Google Home device page. That shortcut sends you to the Nest app for more finite control. It doesn’t look like users can start deleting the Nest app from their phones entirely, but it’s easier to keep it in the app drawer until it needs detailed editing.

Until then, the Google Home app seems to suffice for basic device controls.

The newer Yale Smart Lock with Matter is built to work with Google Home and any other ecosystem, for that matter (are you tired of these puns?). It’s a good option in general, since Google stopped producing the collaboration lock this year.

It’s unclear how widespread the update is, though user reports indicate it’s rolling out steadily.