Yale Smart Lock and automated disarming of security (Australia)

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@Muzr76

Looking to add a Yale Smartlock to my setup (from Australia). Primary goal is to allow access to home for my children/relatives who don’t have access to the smartphone app AND at the same automate the disarming of the alarm

Are you looking at using STHM or just an alarm?

You can check out this app which allows you to manage your lock and create custom actions for each user code which can control devices including arming/disarming alarms. For STHM there is a way to handle that too, see this link:

[OBSOLETE] Lock User Management (LUM)

@maddie My way of using LUM to arm/disarm new STHM is by using virtual switches, and new Automations to match old SHM Switches: [Screenshot_20200103-004448_SmartThings] Automations: [Screenshot_20200103-004518_SmartThings] [Screenshot_20200103-004537_SmartThings] and LUM example: [Screenshot_20200103-004638_SmartThings] and it does work, just extra steps.

Both ZigBee and ZWave work well. There are differences between how ZigBee and Z-Wave works as a technology. You’re good with either one in general. If you’re looking to use some of the advanced features of your Yale lock like auto relock, wrong codes, audio, privacy etc you may want to consider using the Z-Wave module with this Enhanced Z-Wave Lock DTH.
Either way make sure you add a repeater between your lock and your hub for a better experience.