Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Tûk Doarslot by Yale and Bould Design Agency

Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Tûk Doarslot by Yale and Bould Design Agency is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award yn Goud in Meubelaksessoires, Hardware en Materialen Ûntwerp Competition Category.

GoudMeubelaksessoire· 2024

Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Tûk Doarslot

by Yale and Bould Design Agency

Client: Yale

A' Design Award yn Goud Winner in Meubelaksessoire Category

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The Design

About Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Tûk Doarslot

Linus L2 is in tûk doarslot dat ûntwurpen is om oan de binnenkant fan in besteande doar montearre te wurden. Mei Linus L2 kin in doar op slot dien en iepene wurde fia in mobile applikaasje, in aparte toetseblok of in kontaktleaze taglêzer, en de status fan de doar kin op ôfstân kontrolearre wurde. Twa montaazjeplaten meitsje befêstiging mooglik oan in protte slottypen en de measte silinders, ynklusyf doarren dy't yn Finlân te finen binne. It hûs is fan metaal en makke troch presyzjegietwurk. De produktgrutte is mei tweintich prosint ferlytse, en in oplaadber batterijpakket ferfangt weismytbere batterijen.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Goud

Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Tûk Doarslot is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Goud, in ekstreem prestisjeuze erkenning foar earste-klas, prachtige en treflike ûntwerpen. Goudwinners binne tige ynnovative, fisionêre en glamoureus ferbjusterjende skeppings dy't it sjeny, de wiisheid en de feardigens fan har ûntwerpers wjerspegelje. Fan Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Tûk Doarslot wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige priizge, trendsettende en monumintale útfining is dy't unferlykbere wearde leveret. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Goud is in spektakulêr, respektearre projekt dat grutte foardielen bringt en de grinzen fan keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology ferleget. Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Tûk Doarslot makket yntinse gefoelens fan begearte, stekt passy oan, stimulearret kreativiteit en fassinearret ús.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Designed to increase convenience while not reducing security, the Linus® L2 Smart Lock combines aesthetics, functionality, and innovation in one product. It perfectly blends with different architectural styles, from more traditional to the most contemporary. The shape and size of the product allow it to be installed across EMEIA, including Finnish doors which pose a unique design challenge. The lock has two mounting plates that allow it to be attached to many types of locks and most cylinders.
Dimensions & Packaging: Compatible Smartphone: Yale Home app for your iOS or Android smartphone.

Communication: Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 2.4 -5 GHz

Two-factor security: Your Yale Home account is protected with 2-factor authentication, which means that on top of your password, the system will check your identity based on either an email or phone number.

Encryption: 128-bit AES encryption

Product dimensions (W x H x D): 51.7mm x 146.2mm x 45.75mm (without thumb turn).

Battery type: Rechargeable battery pack with 2x 18650 Li-ion cells
Tags: smart lock, smart security, security made simple, smart home, home automation, lock
Production Technology: Utilising advanced manufacturing techniques, the Linus Smart Lock L2 embodies cutting-edge production technology. Precision casting methods were employed to craft its fully metal design, ensuring maximum quality and durability. Additionally, state-of-the-art assembly processes were implemented to integrate the strongest motor on the market seamlessly. For a faster, quieter, world-class lock experience.
Design Challenge: The most daunting challenge was engineering Linus L2 to accommodate the unique door specifications in Finland. The larger door seals exert an increased sideload on the lock mechanism, to address this we shrunk the product's size by 20% while simultaneously doubling the torque to 2.5Nm. Collaborative efforts between local teams in Finland and engineering teams in Sweden and Korea resulted in a compact, high-torque solution that seamlessly integrates without compromising on quality or aesthetics.
Research: We employed a multidisciplinary approach combining design thinking, user research and technological feasibility studies using surveys, interviews, prototyping and market analysis gathered by global teams. Our insights guided the development of features such as Wi-Fi connectivity and the Yale Dot, enhancing user experience and convenience. Research informed strategic decisions, ensuring alignment with evolving market demands and sustainability goals, creating a next-generation access solution.
Inspiration: We wanted to expand Linus into new markets that use a 22mm Round Cylinder, to improve its performance, and to make it more sustainable. This was achieved by redesigning the motor and gear train to increase speed/torque to unlock/lock stubborn locks. Our sustainability aims were achieved by adding a rechargeable battery pack for high-power operations to remove the need for non-rechargeable cells, and by reducing the size of the product by 20% to use less material for a more sustainable product.
Project Duration: The project started in November 2021, with collaborative efforts spanning multiple continents across the globe. Teams were strategically positioned in Korea, Sweden, and the UK to leverage their respective expertise. Internal teams from Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa ensured the product's compatibility with diverse door locks, encompassing a broad spectrum of geographical and cultural contexts. Despite these logistical complexities, Linus L2 successfully launched in March 2024.
Operation Flow: Turn your regular door lock into a smart one. Following simple instructions on the Yale Home App, Linus L2 will fit to the inside of your existing door with all tools needed to fit the lock included in the box. Once installed, you can lock/unlock your door using the app, the keypad (sold separately) or by tapping your phone against our new NFC reader Yale Dot. Program the lock automatically to lock/unlock, or monitor the status of your door from anywhere in the world in the app.

The Linus L2 is battery-powered and can communicate directly to mobile phones via Bluetooth and therefore would not be affected by the power being removed. The only thing that would likely no longer function is the remote functionality (unlocking the lock when away from home). However, that is just because the router/internet in the customer's house would likely stop working.
Patents: Yale Dot trademark: year 2023, EUTM Registration No. 018898491
Yale Dot design: year 2023, RCD Registration No. 015038446-0001

Linus trademark, year 2016, reg. n. 1289066, jurisdictions: argentina, brazil, canada, chile, peru, taiwan, china, UK, turkey, EU

Linus design: year 2023, reg. n. 015001718, jurisdictions: EU, UK, IL, CN, TR, UAE
Team Members: Bould Design Agency
Image Credits: Yale, ASSA ABLOY group