Yale Access

Control your Yale Access devices from your smartphone

August Home Inc · com.august.bennu

Not rated yet 500K+ downloads v26.19.0 94.2 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v26.19.0 (260915173)
Updated: Oct 8, 2026 (yesterday)
APK size: 94.2 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Lifestyle (app)
Listed since: Mar 12, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 34 (10 sensitive)
Website: yalehome.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Yale Access is an app by August Home Inc in the Lifestyle category, listed since at least March 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 34 permissions, 10 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and camera. It asks for the same permissions as version 26.18.0. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v26.19.0

Knowing whether your lock is connected has never been easier. With the latest update, your lock screen shows your connection type and Wi-Fi signal strength. Tap the connection indicator for details, guided troubleshooting, or to test your Wi-Fi and get notified if your device goes offline.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Yale locks using the Yale Access app are supported exclusively in the United States and Canada. Yale Access offers you everyday convenience and trusted security for your entire home through smart security solutions and the Yale Access app. We’re here to help you protect the things that matter the most. Peace of mind is only a tap away. This app is not compatible with Yale products sold outside of the US or Canada. For a full list of compatible products, visit support.ShopYaleHome.com

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v26.16.0.

v26.19.0 LATEST Oct 8, 2026 94.2 MB TRUSTED v26.18.0 Sep 23, 2026 94.2 MB TRUSTED v26.17.0 Sep 8, 2026 94.2 MB TRUSTED v26.16.0 Aug 26, 2026 94.2 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 8, 2026.
Certificate issued to “August Home” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 8, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 8, 2026
Signed byCN=Android Developer, OU=Android Team, O=August Home, L=San Francisco, ST=CA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)05:AF:F4:1A:91:B9:19:93:D3:C7:8E:1C:36:7A:68:9E:11:E6:66:0B
File MD5efb53a1a329c5146e141cbd015754648
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (34)

Yale Access requests 34 permissions, 10 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Nearby wifi devices Sensitive android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Bennu receive global config updates (custom) com.august.bennu.permission.RECEIVE_GLOBAL_CONFIG_UPDATES
Bennu receive sync state changes (custom) com.august.bennu.permission.RECEIVE_SYNC_STATE_CHANGES
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service location android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.august.bennu.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Local network android.permission.LOCAL_NETWORK
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Bluetooth Low Energy android.hardware.bluetooth_le
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Yale Access APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Yale Access APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is efb53a1a329c5146e141cbd015754648.