Yale and August Launch New Enhanced Integration with Airbnb

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., August 19, 2024 – Yale and August, leaders in smart home security, proudly announce that the integration of popular Yale and August smart locks with Airbnb is now live, expanding the smart lock options available to Airbnb hosts. This integration within the Airbnb app provides Airbnb hosts and guests in the U.S. and Canada with smoother check-ins and helps make it easier than ever for hosts to manage guest access to their listings with compatible, top-rated Yale and August smart locks. 

The new integration within the Airbnb app delivers elevated benefits for hosts and guests. Hosts can link compatible Yale and August smart locks to the Airbnb app, which will automatically send unique door codes to guests along with their trip details before arrival. Door codes are only active during a guest's reservation, and hosts can easily adjust for early check-in or late checkout right from the Airbnb app. Guests can enjoy a seamless check-in and checkout process with peace of mind throughout their stay.

By offering product solutions tailored for hosts, such as Wi-Fi Connect product bundles for longer battery life and easy installation, Yale and August smart locks are well-positioned to help streamline property access and provide hosts with a smoother experience. The new integration with Airbnb is compatible with best-selling Yale and August smart locks including:

• Yale Assure Lock 2 Collection: The award-winning Yale Assure Lock 2 offers reliable smart security and convenience for hosts who replace their traditional locks altogether. Guests can come and go using their unique door code during their stay without requiring a lock box or meetup to exchange keys for a stress-free experience. Exclusive bundles for hosts include a Wi-Fi Connect Bridge for longer battery life and remote operations, requiring less maintenance so hosts can focus on hosting.
• Hosts can also opt for more advanced smart lock technology for personal use at their properties with the fingerprint-powered Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch and the Apple home keys-enabled Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus.
• Yale and August Retrofit Options: The new Yale Approach Lock and the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock stand out as the only retrofit options available on the market that integrate with the Airbnb app. When paired with a Wi-Fi Connect Bridge and the Yale Keypad or August Smart Keypad, these products are affordable options for hosts who prefer to keep their original hardware while benefiting from a key-free experience. 
• To explore a full list of compatible smart locks, visit ShopYaleHome.com/Airbnb and August.com/Airbnb.

"We’re thrilled to strengthen our existing partnership with Airbnb as we work together to make the stay experience more seamless for hosts and guests alike,” said Jason Williams, President, Security at Fortune Brands Innovations. “Yale and August smart locks are uniquely positioned to help allow guests to easily access their listings and enjoy their stays sooner. Our smart lock solutions help provide Airbnb hosts and guests with the convenience and peace of mind that create pleasant Airbnb experiences.”

Hosts using the existing Airbnb integration with compatible smart locks via the August or Yale Access apps can now upgrade to this new integration by following the prompts available in the Airbnb app. Exclusive offers from Yale and August are available to hosts who require a new or compatible smart lock to access the new integration in the Airbnb app. For more information on Yale and August’s partnership with Airbnb, visit ShopYaleHome.com/Airbnb and August.com/Airbnb. 

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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 North America is part of Fortune Brands Innovations, a brand, innovation and channel leader within the home and security markets. For more information, visit ShopYaleHome.com.

ABOUT AUGUST HOME

At August Home, we believe a lock isn’t just about keeping your home secure, it’s about providing the freedom to do what you love most. Our smart locks and keypads give you the flexibility and confidence to embrace life to the fullest without worrying about keys - and without changing your hardware. The August Home brand is part of Fortune Brands Innovations alongside our companion brand Yale Home. For more information, visit August.com. 

ABOUT FORTUNE BRANDS INNOVATIONS 

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (NYSE: FBIN), headquartered in Deerfield, Ill., is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. The Company’s growing portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, Emtek, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe, Yale residential and August. To learn more about FBIN, its brands and environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments, visit www.FBIN.com.

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