From Kids to Cleaners: How a Keypad Makes Shared Access Safer

From Kids to Cleaners: How a Keypad Makes Shared Access Safer

Managing home access used to mean handing out spare keys—and hoping they were returned. But in today’s world of shared living, house staff, visiting relatives and growing families, that old system just doesn’t cut it. A smart keypad is a better way to share access: safer, smarter and easier to manage.

Whether you live with multiple people or let others into your home regularly, a keypad like the Yale Smart Keypad 2 with Fingerprint gives you the control and flexibility you need—without compromising security.

Keypad Access for Kids: No More Lost Keys

Every parent knows the stress of a child losing their house key—or worse, getting locked out after school. With a smart keypad, that scenario disappears. Kids can enter using their own PIN code or fingerprint, giving them independence without compromising safety.

You’ll no longer need to hide spare keys under the mat or worry about a lost backpack—your keypad keeps the door open to those who should be in, and no one else.

Temporary Access for Service Providers and Guests

Do you have a housekeeper, babysitter, dog walker or visiting family member? A smart keypad makes it easy to give them access—on your terms.

• Create unique, time-limited PIN codes

• Revoke access instantly when it’s no longer needed

• No hassle of making and tracking physical keys

When connected to the Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 and managed through the Yale Home app, you can even track who enters and when. It’s shared access with complete control.

Safer Than Spare Keys, Simpler Than Smart Apps

While mobile access via apps is convenient for tech-savvy users, not everyone is comfortable with it. That’s where the keypad shines—it’s universal. A code or fingerprint is easy to use for:

• Elderly family members

• Kids without smartphones

• Guests who don’t want to download an app

And unlike spare keys, codes can’t be copied, stolen or forgotten in a taxi. The keypad puts you in control—without requiring anyone else to be tech-savvy.

Your Door, Your RulesEveryone who enters your home has different needs and a smart keypad caters to all of them. Your teenager weekend only access or your cleaner a weekday morning code, you decide who gets in, how and when.