Yale recently launched its latest smart home security innovations with the theme Unlock Real Life Security. Upgrade to a Smart Yale Home. The event took place at True Value Shangri-La Plaza, and also featured an innovative pop-up booth that transformed retail space into a fully interactive smart home setup.
Event Highlights and Leadership Insights
The launch drew key figures including Mr. Jonathan Kwong, Director and General Manager of ASSA ABLOY Philippines, who opened the proceedings by tracing Yale’s storied history, and highlighted modern security that extends beyond physical barriers to offer intuitive, connected experiences that blend convenience with control.
Founded in 1840 as a small lock shop in Connecticut, the brand has expanded to over 120 countries, always rooted in trust, quality, and innovation.
True Value Philippines reinforced the initiative through Ms. Cynthia Chavez, Assistant Vice President, who highlighted the demand for practical smart upgrades. She emphasized True Value’s nationwide availability of Yale products, aligning with evolving family needs.
Also in attendance was Mr. Stanley Co, President and CEO of Robinsons Retail Holdings, Mr. Willy Co, President and CEO of Herco Trading, and Ms. Aya Castillo, Product Marketing Manager of ASSA ABLOY Philippines.
Immersive Smart Yale Home Booth Experience
The event featured the Y-shaped Smart Yale Home booth, complete with working doors and three zones simulating living room, other areas, and bedroom scenarios. This first-of-its-kind installation offers hands-on demonstrations of Yale’s products in real-life contexts.
Actress and MySmartYaleHome ambassador Isabel Oli-Prats, along with her family ThePratties, toured the space, showcasing how these solutions fit into daily routines for families.
Ms. Castillo guided the walkthrough, bringing products to life. Tech personality PJ Icogo of GizGuide later discussed seamless integration, praising the Yale Home App as a central hub for remote control. The booth not only unveiled hardware but also demonstrated app features like access management, notifications, and schedules via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Flagship Yale Luna Elite+ Smart Lock
The Yale Luna Elite+ is a premium smart lock combining biometrics with elegant design to serve as a security essential and home aesthetic. It features FaceScan, that uses 3D structured light for touchless entry in under a second, and PalmScan, which authenticates via unique vein patterns for high security.
Additional access methods include fingerprint, RFID, PIN code, mechanical key, and app control. A built-in screen supports visitor video viewing, two-way talk, and motion alerts, while a dual-battery system ensures uninterrupted reliability, making it a comprehensive upgrade for main entrances.
Practical Yale Uno for Everyday Use
Complementing the premium lineup, the Yale Uno offers simplicity with a fingerprint sensor embedded in the lever handle for one-motion unlock-and-open. It accommodates PIN, RFID, and traditional key users, suiting varied tech preferences. It also has Safety features like Panic Mode for a quick lockdown, Passage Mode for gatherings, and weather resistance to enhance its versatility.
Interior and Storage Solutions
The Yale YDL325 Series extends smarts to inner doors like bedrooms or offices, available in sleek Square (YDL325S) and Circle (YDL325C) designs. The plug-in installation deals with wiring hassles, with fingerprint, app, or key entry plus status lights for discretion. It fosters secure, unified home environments effortlessly.
In the bedroom zone, the Yale Solis Safe Series (230L, 250L, 400L, 560L) protected valuables with laser-cut steel, solid bolts, fingerprint/PIN/dual auth, interior LED lights, and backup access. Its multi-layer coatings also ensure durability against wear and elements, ideal for documents and heirlooms.
Exclusive Promotions and Ongoing Access
Yale and True Value launched May promotions across all stores, slashing prices up to 35%. The Luna Elite drops to PHP 55,243.50 from PHP 84,990, Uno to PHP 13,592 from PHP 16,990, YDL325 to PHP 7,992 from PHP 9,990. Solis Safes start at PHP 11,192 (230L), PHP 11,592 (250L), PHP 13,192 (400L), PHP 15,992 (560L).
Perks include bundles, free installs, a free Yale Smart Indoor Camera with Luna Elite, and a highest-receipt raffle for a Yale Luna Pro at Shangri-La. The pop-up booth runs until May 31, 2026, at True Value Shangri-La Plaza, Level 6, Mandaluyong City, inviting public trials.
For more information, follow Yale Home Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the Yale Luna Elite’s main biometric features?
A: It features FaceScan with 3D structured light for touchless entry in under a second and PalmScan for vein pattern authentication.
Q: Where and until when can visitors experience the Smart Yale Home booth?
A: At True Value, Level 6, Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City, until May 31, 2026.
Q: What access methods does the Yale Uno support?
A: Fingerprint on the lever handle, PIN, RFID, and mechanical key, plus Panic and Passage Modes.
Q: What are the discounted prices for Yale Solis Safes this May?
A: 11,192 for 230L, 11,592 for 250L, 13,192 for 400L, and 15,992 for 560L.
Q: How does the Yale Home App enhance these products?
A: It allows remote locking/unlocking, access management, real-time monitoring, schedules, and notifications via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
