Yale Assure Lock 2: Smart Features Meet Surprising Vulnerabilities
In this eye-opening video by LockPickingLawyer, we get a detailed look at the Yale Assure Lock 2—a $240 Wi-Fi-enabled smart lock with high-tech features but a surprisingly vulnerable mechanical core. The lock is built with five pin chambers and five spooled security pins, offering only basic pick resistance. Let’s explore how it fares against different picking tools.
The Lock Overview
The Yale Assure Lock 2 is marketed as a premium smart lock with excellent build quality, making it a popular choice for those seeking convenience and security. However, its mechanical core has a basic design that might not deter skilled lock pickers. You can check out the lock on Amazon.
The Test: Normal Picks vs. Lishi Tool
Using Regular Picks
With a standard lock-picking setup from the Genesis Set, the lock was picked in 48 seconds. The process involved:
- Carefully navigating all five spooled security pins.
- Counter rotations and multiple adjustments, making it a moderately challenging pick.
This attempt, seen between timestamps 1:15 to 2:03, highlights the effort needed with traditional tools.
Using the Lishi Lock Pick
Switching to the Lishi KW1 tool yielded a drastically different result. This tool makes picking much easier by lifting pins to their lowest factory height. Remarkably, the lock was picked in just 14 seconds, as shown between timestamps 2:12 to 2:26.
The Lishi tool bypassed four of the five security pins, leaving only the highest-cut pin (pin 3) to be picked manually.
Takeaways and Tools
This test demonstrates the vulnerability of even high-end locks like the Yale Assure Lock 2. While it may deter novice pickers, skilled professionals or specialized tools can easily bypass its defenses.
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