# Yale refreshed your smart lock's companion app with battery insights, more

> Yale’s recent app update sets the user experience on par with using Google Home or ADT’s app to control your lock. It might even be a little easier.

- **Source:** [9to5Google](https://9to5google.com/2026/07/27/yale-access-app-gets-big-update/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a67f4f7e4c177ff2a976c96)
- **Published:** 2026-07-28
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #google #nintendo-switch
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a67f4f7e4c177ff2a976c96

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