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How to Unlock Yale Assure Smart Lock If Batteries Are Dead (in 20 seconds)

About 1 minute · Checked November 2026

The short answer

If your Yale Assure lock's batteries die, hold a 9-volt battery to the two contacts on the bottom of the outside keypad. That gives it a quick charge so you can type your code and unlock. Then change the batteries inside.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get in if my Yale lock batteries are dead?

Hold a 9-volt battery to the contacts on the bottom of the keypad, then type your code.

Does a 9-volt battery recharge the Yale lock?

No. It gives it just enough power to unlock. Change the batteries after.

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    Battery level too low to operate. Here's how to unlock the Yellow Shore Smart Lock when the batteries are dead. Take a 9volt battery. You're going to see connectors on the bottom. Go ahead and touch the connectors to the bottom to give it a temporary charge. Then tap the screen. After you type in your password, unlock. Make sure to change your batteries on the other

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