App

The U home/UHome app generally provides the expected controls (status, users, codes, fingerprints, logs), but reviewers disagree on polish: some report seamless control, while others see pairing friction and intermittent responsiveness.

The Aqara app provides deeper control than HomeKit (logs, codes, users, alerts, automations), and the UI is generally considered capable. Some reviewers dislike the firmware update flow, Bluetooth connection wait time, or needing to be near the lock for certain settings.

Most reviewers praise the Yale Access app for clear UI, guided setup, and straightforward lock control. Common strengths include activity history and guest management, while recurring complaints include some clunky code workflows, occasional command delay, and missing battery percentage for the lock in the UI.

The Yale Access app is generally easy to navigate for locking/unlocking, viewing activity, and managing guests, but many reviewers call it dated or slow to load, with some settings only available after a Bluetooth connection and occasional connection hiccups.

Lockly Home offers a cleaner interface than older Lockly apps, but setup and navigation still feel uneven, with some settings hard to find and occasional crashes or quirks reported.