4.30.25 – SSN- Ken Showers, Managing Editor – Boca Raton, Fla.
ADT, in a new collaboration with Yale and the Z-Wave Alliance, has launched the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave for ADT+, a smart lock that allows users to unlock and disarm their ADT+ security system using just their fingerprint.
The Z-Wave 800 Series is the first smart lock to leverage the newly introduced Z-Wave User Credential Command Class.
“ADT, alongside our partners at Yale and the Z-Wave Alliance, is setting a new standard for smart home security,” said Omar Khan, EVP and chief business officer at ADT. “With the introduction of the User Credential Command Class and updates to ADT+, we’re not just launching a new lock—we’re redefining how security systems and smart locks work together. This is a leap forward for home security, combining convenience and protection in a way that has never been done before.”
Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave 800 Series is designed to integrate seamlessly with ADT+, offering multiple unlocking methods, including the new fingerprint recognition for biometric-based security, keypad code entry, traditional physical key access, virtual key control through the ADT+ app, or Trusted Neighbor’s Auto Unlock feature. The Trusted Neighbor’s feature allows designated neighbors and helpers to enter during their access windows with just their fingerprint.
This kind of integration hasn’t been possible before, says Jimmy Lin, ADT’s vice president of product management.
“Typically, locks and security systems have operated in parallel, requiring separate commands or app interactions,” he said. “This new approach bridges that gap, creating a more seamless and secure experience for the customer, and it’s a foundational step toward how we see the future of connected home security evolving.”
In addition to Assure Lock 2, ADT is rolling out a major update to the ADT+ app, introducing Home | Away functionality, which leverages geofencing to provide real-time household awareness and automate security settings based on user presence. If all registered devices leave the home, the system can automatically switch to Away mode, intelligently triggering security automations such as locking doors, adjusting smart home settings, and arming the security system.