As a leader in smart home security, Yale Home, part of Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc., joined the Connectivity Standards Alliance (Alliance) in 2021 to further its mission of protecting what matters most through secure, connected technology. This strategic membership was established to provide users with guaranteed interoperability, stronger reliability, and greater efficiency across the Yale product ecosystem. By adopting standardized protocols, the company ensures its security solutions integrate into diverse connected environments, making it easier for consumers to connect their devices across multiple platforms and creating a more accessible, unified experience.
Innovating with Alliance Standards
Yale has established a strong position in the smart home market by leveraging both Matter and Zigbee technologies and has been committed to the Alliance’s mission to advance Matter since the protocol’s inception. Simultaneously, Yale has extensive experience implementing Zigbee across its smart lock portfolio with its dependable, low-power connectivity for battery-operated locks, addressing the challenge of maintaining always-available access control while preserving battery life. By delivering Zigbee products at production scale, Yale utilizes mesh networking to ensure reliable performance in larger homes and multi-device environments, supporting long-term field reliability, ecosystem interoperability, and flexible integration among various partner platforms
“Zigbee has played an important role in the success of our connected products by giving us a reliable and secure foundation for smart home integrations,” said Garrett Lovejoy, SVP and General Manager of Connected Security at Fortune Brands Innovations. “Its stability and efficiency have helped us deliver dependable performance across our Yale consumer and professional product lineup. Through Zigbee and our ongoing work with the Alliance, we remain focused on advancing interoperability and making it easier for consumers to connect across multiple smart home ecosystems in their homes”.
Partnership in Action
Yale’s achievement with Zigbee is propelled by its deep partnerships across the IoT ecosystem. The company has deployed Zigbee-enabled locks with full integration across major smart home hubs and professional security systems. These collaborations include integrations with Samsung SmartThings and Amazon devices featuring built-in Zigbee hubs. Such partnerships enable homeowner use cases, including remote locking and unlocking, real-time status reporting, and automated security workflows tied to professional alarm systems. This collaborative approach ensures Yale’s products provide flexible integration across multiple partner platforms. By working closely with industry leaders, they continue to deliver dependable performance and enhanced security for homeowners everywhere.
The Value of Membership
Membership in the Alliance provides Yale with the framework necessary to deliver dependable performance and stability through the Zigbee protocol. This ongoing collaboration ensures they remain focused on advancing interoperability and efficiency, while strengthening Yale’s ability to deliver products that are not only secure but also highly compatible with a wide range of global ecosystems. By uniting global standards with trusted protection, together, Yale and the Alliance are empowering homeowners to look toward a future where every connection is secured within a truly unified smart home.
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About Yale Home
Yale Home is a leader in smart home security that protects the people, places, and things we love most. We secure homes throughout the United States and Canada with our innovative smart locks and smart storage solutions to protect front doors, interior doors, cabinets, package deliveries, and more. The Yale residential brand in the United States and Canada is part of Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. For more information, visit www.shopyalehome.com.