The Nest × Yale Lock connects to your Wi-Fi and the Nest app through Nest Connect. Follow the instructions below to install and set up your lock. Overview video: Install and set up the Nest × Yale Lock
Note: The Google Nest × Yale Lock can be installed on most standard doors. However, your door needs to meet certain size requirements. After you've removed your current lock and installed the Nest × Yale Lock, you must test and calibrate it. Then, connect it to the Nest app so you can control it with your phone.
During installation, the Nest × Yale Lock requires precise alignment to connect the parts to your door and each other. The steps are relatively straightforward, but you must pay attention to the details.
Important things to know before you start
- Check that your door meets the following requirements (most standard doors will). You can use the template included in the installation manual or a measuring tape.
- Your door's thickness should be one of the following:
- 1 ⅜ inches
- 1 ¾ inches
- 2 to 2 ¼ inches
- Your door's thickness should be one of the following:
- The lock hole center is either 2 ⅜ or 2 ¾ inches from the edge of the door.
Note: If your door's lock holes are out of these specs you can either re-drill the holes after you've removed your current lock. Don’t want to install it yourself? Contact our installation partner, OnTech, to help you check your system’s compatibility, install, and set up your Nest products.
- Keep your old lock handy, just in case. The Nest × Yale Lock works with most standard doors. However, if there's an issue, you can reinstall your old lock and get installation help. Make an appointment with our installation partner OnTech to have a trained pro come to your home to install and set up your Nest products.
- Do not install the batteries before you are told to by the installation instructions. If you do, the lock may not calibrate itself correctly and have problems locking.
- Install the Nest × Yale strike plate that comes with your lock. If you don't, your lock may jam. While your current strike plate may look the same, the Yale plate is engineered to precisely fit your new lock.
- Close the door during the lock test as instructed. If you don't, your lock may calibrate itself to your door and jam. Don't worry about getting locked out during the test. If your lock does not successfully calibrate, it should automatically unlock.
What you need to get started
- Nest × Yale Lock
- Mounting screws
- 4 AA batteries
- Installation key
- Installation manual
Your lock's installation manual comes with a template for measuring your door. You can also use your own measuring tape.
You'll also need:
- Phillips screwdriver or a power drill with Phillips bit
- A compatible phone or tablet
- Your Wi-Fi network password
- A Nest Connect
1. Install Nest x Yale Lock
1. Remove your old lock
Remove the current lock and strike plate if you have one already installed on the door. You may need a different screwdriver or wrench to fit your lock's hardware.
Re-drill the lock holes if needed.
If your lock hole's center isn't either 2 ⅜ or 2 ¾ inches from the edge of the door, you'll need to re-drill them in the correct place.
Use a 2 ⅜ inch spade drill bit and the template from the installation manual to reposition the holes. You may also need a chisel to reposition the cutout for the latch plate.
Don’t want to install it yourself? Contact our installation partner, OnTech, to help you check your system’s compatibility, install, and set up your Nest products.
Keep your old lock handy.
The Nest × Yale Lock works with most standard doors. However, if there's an issue, you can simply reinstall your old lock and get installation help. Make an appointment with our installation partner OnTech to have a trained pro come to your home to install and set up your Nest products.2. Install the deadbolt
- Before you put the deadbolt in your door, adjust its length to fit your door and make sure the deadbolt is retracted.
- Press fit the deadbolt into the door as shown. Then, use two of the included screws to secure it.
Important: If you're using a drill, use a low torque setting to avoid stripping the screw threads.
3. Install the strike plate
Important: You must install the new strike plate included with your lock, even if it looks the same as your current one. If you do not, your lock may jam.
Remove your current strike plate and install the included strike plate in your door frame.
Make sure the hole in the plate lines up with the lock's deadbolt before you install it. If not, adjust the cutout for the plate with a chisel.
Note: You can use either the short screws for easier installation with a screwdriver, or the long screws for extra security.
4. Install the keypad on the outside of the door
Important: Double check that the deadbolt is fully retracted and that the latch hole is horizontal before you continue.
- Run the cable through the lock hole.
- Press to fit the keypad into the hole. It should hold itself in place.
5. Install the mounting plate
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Pull the mounting plate off the back of the lock.
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Insert the included key into the hole at the top of the lock and press down. Pull the battery cover straight off.
Tip: You can use a thumbtack instead of the key.
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Run the lock's cable through the hole in the mounting plate and press the mounting plate pins through the holes in the deadbolt.
- Use the bolts that are the right length for your door to secure the mounting plate.
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Before you fully tighten them, make sure the keypad and plate are square to the door. You can use a bubble level if needed.
6. Install the lock
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Plug the cable to the connector on the lock. It can only be plugged in one way. Look for a small tab to align it correctly. Then, route the cable behind the cable hooks to hold it in place.
Important: Make sure the lock's thumb turn is pointed vertically and the deadbolt is fully retracted before you attach the lock to the plate.
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Guide the spindle through the hole and hook the lock onto the bottom of the mounting plate. Press the lock firmly onto the plate. It should snap into place.
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Use the two small black bolts to screw your lock into the mounting plate. You can find the holes for the bolts in the battery compartment of your lock.
2. Test and set up your lock
1. Test your lock
Test that your lock works with the door both open and closed.
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With the door open:
- Turn the thumb turn and make sure the deadbolt fully extends.
- Turn the thumb turn so the deadbolt is retracted.
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With the door closed:
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Turn the thumb turn to lock the door.
If you feel resistance, or the deadbolt doesn't extend fully, remove the lock and re-check the deadbolt and lock installation.
2. Install the batteries
- Close the door before you install the batteries.
- Important: Keep the door unlocked while you install the batteries. If the door is locked, your lock might not test and calibrate itself to your door properly.
- Insert the included AA batteries into the battery compartment. The lock should turn on and play the Nest greeting.
- Don't put on the battery cover yet. The Nest app requires you to scan the code in the battery compartment when you connect.
3. Create a temporary password
- To wake your lock, touch your palm to the keypad or press the Yale logo.
- The lock should tell you how to create a temporary password for your lock before you connect it to the Nest app.
4. Calibrate the deadbolt/lock
3. Connect your lock to the Nest app
1. Sign into your account
If you're new to Nest, go to the Apple App Store or Google Play to download the Nest app and create an account.
If you already own a Nest product, sign into your account on the app, if you aren't already.
Note: If you have more than one home in your account, make sure that you first select the Nest home where you want to install your camera. Tap the Menu
in the top left of the home screen to change homes.2. Set up Nest Connect
Your Nest × Yale Lock doesn't connect directly to Wi-Fi. To connect it to the internet and add it to the Nest app, first set up your Nest Connect. Then, continue to set up your lock.
3. Scan QR code
To begin, open the Nest app 
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The app should ask you to scan the QR code on your product so it knows what device you want to install. The Nest × Yale Lock code is in the battery compartment.
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Start with your phone about a foot away and slowly move it closer to the code. It doesn't need to fill the box in the app to scan.
Tip: As you scan the code, make sure you have good lighting and that there's no shadow covering the code.
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If you still can't scan the code, tap Continue Without Scanning and type in the numbers at the top of the QR code.
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Once the app knows what device you're trying to install, it should guide you through all the steps.
4. Connect your lock to the app
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Tell the app where your lock is installed. The app will use this location when it sends you notifications, so pick one that makes sense.
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The app should start to look for your Nest Connect.
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When the app finds it, press and hold the white button above your lock's thumb turn to connect your lock and Nest Connect.
5. Create Nest passcodes
Create a Nest passcode with the app. This passcode will replace the master passcode you created on the lock.
The app should ask if you want to create passcodes for other people who share access to your Nest home. You can also invite new people to share access, and you can set a schedule that limits when a person can enter your home.
Now that your lock is installed and set up, you can get started using your Nest × Yale Lock.