Yale Libi Digital Lock Keyed - PIN Code Digital Deadbolt with Mechanical Key Override
The Yale Libi Digital Lock Keyed is a straightforward keyless deadbolt for people who want to stop carrying a key without taking on an app, an account or a Wi-Fi connection. Entry is by PIN code on a proximity-activated backlit keypad, with a mechanical key override as the permanent fallback. Nothing is paired, nothing is registered and nothing depends on your phone.
It is part of Yale's Essential Series, and it is designed as a direct swap for an existing mechanical deadbolt on a standard 54mm bore hole. The backset adjusts to 60mm or 70mm, handing is reversible, and in most cases the whole job is done with a screwdriver. Where the matching Libi Digital Lever Keyed offers a Passage Mode slider, the deadbolt instead gives you One Touch locking - a single tap of the lock button secures the door behind you.
The lock holds up to 75 codes in total (70 standard user codes plus five single-use codes), each 4 to 10 digits, and locks the keypad out for 90 seconds after five wrong attempts. It runs on 4 x AA alkaline batteries for roughly 12 months of normal use, meets ANSI/BHMA Grade 2, and is available in Satin Nickel or Matt Black.
Estimated Dispatch
Usually ships same business day if ordered before 11am AEST (excludes Queensland public holidays).
Usually ships same business day if ordered before 11am AEST (excludes Queensland public holidays).
This is a digital lock, not a connected smart lock
The Libi is deliberately offline. There is no app, no Bluetooth, no Wi-Fi, no remote access and no activity log, and it is not part of the Yale Home ecosystem - it will not pair with the Yale Home Module, the Yale Smart Keypad 2 or the Yale Connect Plus Hub 2. If you want phone control, remote access or guest management, step up to the Yale Home range below. If you simply want to stop carrying keys, this is the simplest way to do it. The difference is explained in Chapter 01 - smart versus connected.
The Libi is deliberately offline. There is no app, no Bluetooth, no Wi-Fi, no remote access and no activity log, and it is not part of the Yale Home ecosystem - it will not pair with the Yale Home Module, the Yale Smart Keypad 2 or the Yale Connect Plus Hub 2. If you want phone control, remote access or guest management, step up to the Yale Home range below. If you simply want to stop carrying keys, this is the simplest way to do it. The difference is explained in Chapter 01 - smart versus connected.
Key Features
- Keyless PIN entry with a mechanical key override retained for emergencies and flat batteries
- One Touch locking - a single tap secures the door as you leave, no code required
- Proximity sensor wakes the keypad as your hand approaches, and the backlit LED digits stay readable at night
- Glove-friendly keypad that responds through gardening or work gloves
- Up to 75 codes - 70 standard user codes plus five one-time codes that delete themselves after use
- Optional Programming Code so you can add and remove codes without opening the battery cover
- Auto-lock with an adjustable delay, plus a Vacation Mode that suspends every code while you are away
- 90 second lockout after five incorrect code attempts
- Reversible handing, set electronically during first setup - no mechanical rehanding required
- Straight retrofit to a standard 54mm bore hole, with an adjustable 60mm or 70mm backset bolt
- Meets ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 and carries the full Yale warranty
- Choice of Satin Nickel or Matt Black
Access Methods
Bluetooth App
Fingerprint
RFID Card / Fob
Face Recognition
What's In The Box
- Exterior assembly with keypad and key cylinder
- Interior assembly with thumbturn and battery compartment
- Mounting plate
- Adjustable deadbolt (60mm or 70mm backset)
- Strike plate
- Drive-in collar (optional fitting)
- 2 x keys
- 5 x wood screws, 31mm
- 2 x wood screws, 76mm
- 2 x mounting screws, 18.5mm
- 2 x mounting screws, 50mm
Batteries are not supplied
The Libi needs 4 x AA alkaline batteries. Yale specifically recommends alkaline cells for stable voltage - do not mix alkaline with zinc-carbon batteries, and do not mix brands. You will also need a Phillips screwdriver and a tape measure to install.
The Libi needs 4 x AA alkaline batteries. Yale specifically recommends alkaline cells for stable voltage - do not mix alkaline with zinc-carbon batteries, and do not mix brands. You will also need a Phillips screwdriver and a tape measure to install.
Suitable Uses
- Front and rear entry doors on timber or metal doors 35mm to 45mm thick with an existing 54mm bore
- Replacing a mechanical deadbolt where the household simply wants to stop carrying keys
- Secondary deadbolt above a keyed latch or deadlatch - see the deadlatch versus deadbolt comparison
- Households with children or older residents who lose or forget keys
- Granny flats, studios and home offices where a code is easier to share than a cut key
- Anyone who does not want an account, an app or a cloud service attached to their front door
- Buyers on a budget stepping up from a purely mechanical deadbolt for the first time
Not suitable for
Gates, or any opening where the interior half of the lock is exposed to weather - the internal assembly carries the batteries and electronics and is an indoor component. Also not suitable for fire doors (the Libi carries no fire rating), for doors outside the 35mm to 45mm thickness range, for high-traffic commercial entrances, or where an audit trail, remote access or scheduled guest access is required. For a fire-rated Yale option see the Unity Entrance Fire Rated, and read Chapter 05 - how to identify a fire door.
Gates, or any opening where the interior half of the lock is exposed to weather - the internal assembly carries the batteries and electronics and is an indoor component. Also not suitable for fire doors (the Libi carries no fire rating), for doors outside the 35mm to 45mm thickness range, for high-traffic commercial entrances, or where an audit trail, remote access or scheduled guest access is required. For a fire-rated Yale option see the Unity Entrance Fire Rated, and read Chapter 05 - how to identify a fire door.
Available Finish Options
Satin Nickel
YLBD226NRSN
Matt Black
YLBD226NRMBK
Both finishes are sold from this listing - select your finish at checkout. Finish selection does not affect functionality, compliance, or performance.
Yale Libi Essential Series - Item Codes
Full Specifications
Lock Layout
Exterior keypad face, interior battery holder and battery cover with numbered component callouts.
Dimensions
Front, side and rear views. Exterior escutcheon 147.7mm high x 68.0mm wide x 18.6mm deep; interior escutcheon 132.4mm high x 71.0mm wide x 26.9mm deep. Section depths of 25.4mm and 39.4mm are measured from the door face. Confirm your own backset and door thickness before ordering.
Battery, Power & Emergency Access
The Libi deadbolt runs on 4 x AA alkaline batteries, giving roughly 12 months of service at around ten cycles a day. The batteries sit in a removable holder inside the interior assembly, reached by sliding the battery cover up and off - no tools and no dismantling.
When the cells run low the lock gives an unmistakable warning: ten long beeps and ten red flashes on every operation. That is your cue to replace all four batteries at once. If you ignore it long enough for the lock to go flat, the mechanical key still works - the cylinder is independent of the electronics, which is exactly why the Libi keeps a keyway.
Keep a spare key somewhere sensible
Because the Libi has no app and no gateway, the mechanical key is your only backup. Keep one off-site or in a key safe rather than in the house it opens - a Yale Y500 combination key safe or an ABUS Key Garage both work well. More on this in key storage for smart locks.
Because the Libi has no app and no gateway, the mechanical key is your only backup. Keep one off-site or in a key safe rather than in the house it opens - a Yale Y500 combination key safe or an ABUS Key Garage both work well. More on this in key storage for smart locks.
Security Features
Automatic 90 second lockout
Five incorrect codes in a row and the keypad shuts down for 90 seconds, flashing red five times with five long beeps. It is a simple, effective brake on anyone trying codes at your door.
Five incorrect codes in a row and the keypad shuts down for 90 seconds, flashing red five times with five long beeps. It is a simple, effective brake on anyone trying codes at your door.
Unique first four digits
Every user code must begin with a different four-digit sequence, so 1-2-3-4-5 and 1-2-3-4-6 cannot both exist. It looks restrictive but it is deliberate - it prevents a shorter code accidentally unlocking when someone starts entering a longer one.
Every user code must begin with a different four-digit sequence, so 1-2-3-4-5 and 1-2-3-4-6 cannot both exist. It looks restrictive but it is deliberate - it prevents a shorter code accidentally unlocking when someone starts entering a longer one.
Vacation Mode
Suspends every user code and all electronic function while you are away. Codes stay in memory, they simply stop working until you switch the mode off. While it is active the door is locked and unlocked with the key only.
Suspends every user code and all electronic function while you are away. Codes stay in memory, they simply stop working until you switch the mode off. While it is active the door is locked and unlocked with the key only.
One-time codes for tradespeople
Up to five single-use codes can be stored. Each deletes itself the moment it is used, and the same code can be re-created afterwards - a clean way to let a cleaner or a plumber in once without handing over a permanent code.
Up to five single-use codes can be stored. Each deletes itself the moment it is used, and the same code can be re-created afterwards - a clean way to let a cleaner or a plumber in once without handing over a permanent code.
Weather exposure and coastal installations
The Libi is built for residential entry doors, not gates, and the interior assembly must never be exposed to the weather. Yale publishes no IP rating for this model. On the Gold Coast, fit it where it is sheltered from driving rain and salt spray - under a porch or eave is ideal - and wipe the exterior with a damp cloth occasionally to lift salt build-up. Do not use chemicals or lubricants on the keypad or coating. Our field experience with coastal hardware is set out in the realities of electronic door locks and how long digital locks last.
The Libi is built for residential entry doors, not gates, and the interior assembly must never be exposed to the weather. Yale publishes no IP rating for this model. On the Gold Coast, fit it where it is sheltered from driving rain and salt spray - under a porch or eave is ideal - and wipe the exterior with a damp cloth occasionally to lift salt build-up. Do not use chemicals or lubricants on the keypad or coating. Our field experience with coastal hardware is set out in the realities of electronic door locks and how long digital locks last.
Installation notes
Do not use an electric screwdriver - hand-tighten only, and tighten the two long mounting screws evenly so both assemblies sit parallel to the door edge. Set the bolt backset to 60mm or 70mm before fitting. After the batteries go in, run the door handing identification step (programming button, then 0, then confirm) or simply add your first user code, which runs it automatically. If the bolt will not throw afterwards, the handing step has not completed or the strike is fouling the bolt. Alignment is the single most common cause of both jamming and fast battery drain: see Chapter 12 - misalignment.
Do not use an electric screwdriver - hand-tighten only, and tighten the two long mounting screws evenly so both assemblies sit parallel to the door edge. Set the bolt backset to 60mm or 70mm before fitting. After the batteries go in, run the door handing identification step (programming button, then 0, then confirm) or simply add your first user code, which runs it automatically. If the bolt will not throw afterwards, the handing step has not completed or the strike is fouling the bolt. Alignment is the single most common cause of both jamming and fast battery drain: see Chapter 12 - misalignment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Libi fit my door?
It suits most standard single-bore preparation doors in Australia. You need a door 35mm to 45mm thick, a 60mm or 70mm backset and a 54mm bore hole. If your existing deadbolt is a standard Australian cylindrical deadbolt, it almost certainly matches. Measure first using Chapter 02 - Measuring Your Door or our guide to measuring your lock backset.
It suits most standard single-bore preparation doors in Australia. You need a door 35mm to 45mm thick, a 60mm or 70mm backset and a 54mm bore hole. If your existing deadbolt is a standard Australian cylindrical deadbolt, it almost certainly matches. Measure first using Chapter 02 - Measuring Your Door or our guide to measuring your lock backset.
Does it need an app, Wi-Fi or an account?
No. The Libi is completely offline - there is no app, no Bluetooth pairing, no account, no cloud service and no subscription. Codes are programmed at the keypad. That also means no remote unlocking, no phone notifications and no activity log; if you want any of those, look at the Yale Home range. See do you really need Wi-Fi.
No. The Libi is completely offline - there is no app, no Bluetooth pairing, no account, no cloud service and no subscription. Codes are programmed at the keypad. That also means no remote unlocking, no phone notifications and no activity log; if you want any of those, look at the Yale Home range. See do you really need Wi-Fi.
What happens if the batteries go flat?
The mechanical key opens the door as normal - the cylinder is fully independent of the electronics. You will get plenty of notice first: a flat-battery warning of ten beeps and ten red flashes fires on every operation well before power runs out. Replace all four AA cells together and use alkaline. Background reading: what happens when the battery dies.
The mechanical key opens the door as normal - the cylinder is fully independent of the electronics. You will get plenty of notice first: a flat-battery warning of ten beeps and ten red flashes fires on every operation well before power runs out. Replace all four AA cells together and use alkaline. Background reading: what happens when the battery dies.
How is the deadbolt different from the Libi lever?
They share the same keypad, code capacity, keyway and door preparation. The differences are format and behaviour: this model is a deadbolt running on 4 x AA batteries with One Touch locking; the Libi Digital Lever Keyed is a leverset running on a single 9V battery with a physical Passage Mode slider that holds the door unlatched. Many homes fit both on the same door.
They share the same keypad, code capacity, keyway and door preparation. The differences are format and behaviour: this model is a deadbolt running on 4 x AA batteries with One Touch locking; the Libi Digital Lever Keyed is a leverset running on a single 9V battery with a physical Passage Mode slider that holds the door unlatched. Many homes fit both on the same door.
Can I use it on an apartment fire door?
No. The Libi carries no fire rating and must not be fitted to a fire-rated door set. Queensland apartment fire doors are also subject to the one-penetration rule and, in older buildings, possible asbestos in the door core. If that is your situation start with Chapter 05 - Fire Door Smart Locks and what is actually compliant on a Gold Coast fire door.
No. The Libi carries no fire rating and must not be fitted to a fire-rated door set. Queensland apartment fire doors are also subject to the one-penetration rule and, in older buildings, possible asbestos in the door core. If that is your situation start with Chapter 05 - Fire Door Smart Locks and what is actually compliant on a Gold Coast fire door.
Additional Information
How the code capacity actually works
Yale advertises "up to 75 user codes" and both numbers in that claim matter: the lock stores 70 standard user codes plus 5 one-time codes. Standard codes stay until you delete them; one-time codes erase themselves after a single use and can then be re-created. Deleting all user codes disables keypad entry entirely until you add a new one, and the lock reverts to key-only operation in the meantime.
Yale advertises "up to 75 user codes" and both numbers in that claim matter: the lock stores 70 standard user codes plus 5 one-time codes. Standard codes stay until you delete them; one-time codes erase themselves after a single use and can then be re-created. Deleting all user codes disables keypad entry entirely until you add a new one, and the lock reverts to key-only operation in the meantime.
Set a Programming Code before you need it
By default, programming happens through a small button under the battery cover - which means opening the interior assembly every time you add a code. Setting an optional Programming Code lets you do all of it from the keypad instead. Two things to know: the Programming Code cannot be the same as any user code and it will not unlock the door, and once it is enabled the physical button is reduced to factory-reset duty only. Lose the Programming Code and a factory reset is the only way back.
By default, programming happens through a small button under the battery cover - which means opening the interior assembly every time you add a code. Setting an optional Programming Code lets you do all of it from the keypad instead. Two things to know: the Programming Code cannot be the same as any user code and it will not unlock the door, and once it is enabled the physical button is reduced to factory-reset duty only. Lose the Programming Code and a factory reset is the only way back.
Handing is electronic, not mechanical
Unlike the Libi lever, which is rehanded by swapping the levers with the supplied allen wrench, the deadbolt learns your door direction electronically. If you ever factory reset the lock you must re-run the handing identification step before programming anything else, or add the first user code and let it run automatically. A lock that beeps three times and refuses to throw the bolt after a reset is almost always waiting on this. Related: understanding door handing in Australia.
Unlike the Libi lever, which is rehanded by swapping the levers with the supplied allen wrench, the deadbolt learns your door direction electronically. If you ever factory reset the lock you must re-run the handing identification step before programming anything else, or add the first user code and let it run automatically. A lock that beeps three times and refuses to throw the bolt after a reset is almost always waiting on this. Related: understanding door handing in Australia.
Where the Libi sits in the Yale range
The Libi is Yale's entry point - digital convenience without the connected layer. The natural step up is the Yale Assure Keyed Deadbolt or Assure Lock SL, which share the same bore preparation but add the Yale Home Module, app control, auto-unlock and remote access through the Connect Plus Hub 2. Beyond that sit the Unity Entrance escutcheon locks and the mortice range - ByYou Pro, Kyra Pro and the face-recognition Luna Pro+. Read the honest version in Yale smart locks in Australia and the Yale brand profile.
The Libi is Yale's entry point - digital convenience without the connected layer. The natural step up is the Yale Assure Keyed Deadbolt or Assure Lock SL, which share the same bore preparation but add the Yale Home Module, app control, auto-unlock and remote access through the Connect Plus Hub 2. Beyond that sit the Unity Entrance escutcheon locks and the mortice range - ByYou Pro, Kyra Pro and the face-recognition Luna Pro+. Read the honest version in Yale smart locks in Australia and the Yale brand profile.
Looking at other app-free digital deadbolts?
If the appeal is PIN entry without a phone, the closest alternatives we stock are the Carbine CDL2 Digital Deadbolt (also PIN plus key override, and the only one in its range covering both 54mm and 38mm bore holes) and, for a keyless option with RFID added, the Carbine CEL2-3IN1 Deadbolt. A broader comparison of the category sits in digital door locks - before you buy.
If the appeal is PIN entry without a phone, the closest alternatives we stock are the Carbine CDL2 Digital Deadbolt (also PIN plus key override, and the only one in its range covering both 54mm and 38mm bore holes) and, for a keyless option with RFID added, the Carbine CEL2-3IN1 Deadbolt. A broader comparison of the category sits in digital door locks - before you buy.
Yale Warranty
Genuine Yale products bought new in Australia from authorised retailers are covered against defects in materials and workmanship for:
Genuine Yale products bought new in Australia from authorised retailers are covered against defects in materials and workmanship for:
- Mechanical parts: 10 years
- Electrical and electronic components: 3 years (batteries excluded)
- Keys: 12 months
Finishes, cosmetic wear, batteries, normal wear and tear, misuse, unauthorised modification and corrosion (including coastal air and salt spray) are excluded. Proof of purchase is required for all claims.
This warranty is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Yale Libi Digital Lock Keyed - FAQ, Setup and Owner's Guide
A full reference for the Yale Libi Digital Lock Keyed (YLBD226NR) covering door fit, programming, codes, auto-lock, power, indicator meanings, installation and troubleshooting. It draws on the Yale Libi Series catalogue, the Libi Digital Lock Keyed User Guide and the official Yale Libi support material, rewritten for Australian buyers. For general smart-lock questions see Chapter 13 - Smart Lock FAQ, and for the wider category read the Ultimate Smart Lock Buyer's Guide.
Door Fit and Compatibility
What door does the Libi Digital Lock Keyed fit?
Most single bore hole standard preparation doors in Australia. The three numbers that matter are door thickness 35mm to 45mm, backset 60mm or 70mm, and bore hole 54mm. Work through Chapter 02 - identifying your existing hardware if you are unsure what you currently have.
Most single bore hole standard preparation doors in Australia. The three numbers that matter are door thickness 35mm to 45mm, backset 60mm or 70mm, and bore hole 54mm. Work through Chapter 02 - identifying your existing hardware if you are unsure what you currently have.
What is a backset and how do I change it?
The backset is the distance from the door edge to the centre of the bore hole on the door face - 60mm and 70mm are the two Australian standards. The supplied bolt adjusts between them: pull the spindle cam fully to one side for 70mm and push it back for 60mm, keeping the cams square. Full detail in measuring your lock backset.
The backset is the distance from the door edge to the centre of the bore hole on the door face - 60mm and 70mm are the two Australian standards. The supplied bolt adjusts between them: pull the spindle cam fully to one side for 70mm and push it back for 60mm, keeping the cams square. Full detail in measuring your lock backset.
Does it matter if my door is left or right handed?
No. The Libi deadbolt suits both, and it sets its own handing electronically during the initial setup process. You do not need to swap or reverse any parts. If you later factory reset the lock, run the handing step again before anything else.
No. The Libi deadbolt suits both, and it sets its own handing electronically during the initial setup process. You do not need to swap or reverse any parts. If you later factory reset the lock, run the handing step again before anything else.
Can I fit it to a gate, a screen door or a fire door?
No to all three. It is a residential entry-door lock with no fire rating and no published IP rating, and the interior half is not weather rated. For a security screen door look at the Yale Unity Security Screen Door Lock; for a fire door, the Unity Entrance Fire Rated or the DDA-lever Fire Rated with DDA Lever. Door type matching is covered in Chapter 04.
No to all three. It is a residential entry-door lock with no fire rating and no published IP rating, and the interior half is not weather rated. For a security screen door look at the Yale Unity Security Screen Door Lock; for a fire door, the Unity Entrance Fire Rated or the DDA-lever Fire Rated with DDA Lever. Door type matching is covered in Chapter 04.
Codes and Programming
How many codes can I store, and how long can they be?
Up to 70 standard user codes plus 5 one-time codes, each between 4 and 10 digits. The first four digits of every code must be unique - the lock will not accept 1-2-3-4-5 alongside 1-2-3-4-6.
Up to 70 standard user codes plus 5 one-time codes, each between 4 and 10 digits. The first four digits of every code must be unique - the lock will not accept 1-2-3-4-5 alongside 1-2-3-4-6.
What is the programming menu and how do I get into it?
It is where you add and delete codes, set a Programming Code, adjust auto-lock and its delay, toggle the sound and switch Vacation Mode. If you have not set a Programming Code, press the programming button under the battery cover. If you have set one, enter it and press the confirm button instead. Either way, if no button is pressed for five seconds the system times out and you start again.
It is where you add and delete codes, set a Programming Code, adjust auto-lock and its delay, toggle the sound and switch Vacation Mode. If you have not set a Programming Code, press the programming button under the battery cover. If you have set one, enter it and press the confirm button instead. Either way, if no button is pressed for five seconds the system times out and you start again.
What is a Programming Code and should I set one?
It is an optional master code that lets you program the lock from the keypad rather than pressing the button inside. Only one can be stored, it must be 4 to 10 digits, it cannot duplicate a user code and it will not unlock the door. Setting one is genuinely convenient - but be aware that once it is active, the physical button can only factory reset the lock.
It is an optional master code that lets you program the lock from the keypad rather than pressing the button inside. Only one can be stored, it must be 4 to 10 digits, it cannot duplicate a user code and it will not unlock the door. Setting one is genuinely convenient - but be aware that once it is active, the physical button can only factory reset the lock.
How do one-time codes work?
Up to five can be stored, each 4 to 10 digits. The code is deleted automatically the moment it is used, and the same digits can be programmed again afterwards. They are ideal for a one-off delivery, an inspection or a tradesperson.
Up to five can be stored, each 4 to 10 digits. The code is deleted automatically the moment it is used, and the same digits can be programmed again afterwards. They are ideal for a one-off delivery, an inspection or a tradesperson.
What does Vacation Mode do?
It disables every user code and all electronic function while it is on. The codes are not erased - they are simply inactive until you switch the mode off. While Vacation Mode is running, the door must be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
It disables every user code and all electronic function while it is on. The codes are not erased - they are simply inactive until you switch the mode off. While Vacation Mode is running, the door must be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
What happens if I delete all user codes?
Keypad locking is disabled until you add a new code, and the lock can only be operated by key in the meantime. Worth remembering before you clear the memory on a rental changeover.
Keypad locking is disabled until you add a new code, and the lock can only be operated by key in the meantime. Worth remembering before you clear the memory on a rental changeover.
Auto-Lock and Daily Use
What is One Touch locking?
A single tap of the lock button throws the deadbolt as you leave - no code, no key, no thumbturn. It is the deadbolt's headline convenience feature and the main behavioural difference from the Libi lever, which has a Passage Mode slider instead.
A single tap of the lock button throws the deadbolt as you leave - no code, no key, no thumbturn. It is the deadbolt's headline convenience feature and the main behavioural difference from the Libi lever, which has a Passage Mode slider instead.
How does auto-lock work and how do I change the delay?
Auto-lock is disabled by default. Once you turn it on the lock secures the door after a set delay, and the delay is adjustable in seconds. Enable or disable it from the programming menu, then set the timing from the auto-lock timing step. Note that the printed User Guide and the online Yale support article quote slightly different defaults and ranges, so check the behaviour on your unit after setting it.
Auto-lock is disabled by default. Once you turn it on the lock secures the door after a set delay, and the delay is adjustable in seconds. Enable or disable it from the programming menu, then set the timing from the auto-lock timing step. Note that the printed User Guide and the online Yale support article quote slightly different defaults and ranges, so check the behaviour on your unit after setting it.
How does the keypad light up at night?
A light sensor on the face detects your hand approaching and wakes the interface, so the backlit digits are already lit when you reach the door. You can also press the lock button before entering your code to bring the keypad up.
A light sensor on the face detects your hand approaching and wakes the interface, so the backlit digits are already lit when you reach the door. You can also press the lock button before entering your code to bring the keypad up.
Can I turn the beeps off?
Yes. A mute toggle in the programming menu silences the audio while leaving the LED status indicator working normally. Repeat the same steps to bring the sound back.
Yes. A mute toggle in the programming menu silences the audio while leaving the LED status indicator working normally. Repeat the same steps to bring the sound back.
Indicator Lights and Sounds
The Libi communicates entirely through its LED and buzzer. This is the full reference from the User Guide.
Power and Batteries
What batteries does it take and how long do they last?
Four AA batteries, not supplied. Yale quotes up to 12 months at around ten cycles a day. Alkaline cells are specifically recommended for stable supply - never mix alkaline with zinc-carbon, and never mix brands.
Four AA batteries, not supplied. Yale quotes up to 12 months at around ten cycles a day. Alkaline cells are specifically recommended for stable supply - never mix alkaline with zinc-carbon, and never mix brands.
Why are my batteries draining faster than expected?
Two causes account for most cases. First, a loose internal cable - remove the battery cover and batteries, undo the two mounting screws, part the interior assembly and check the cable is seated firmly in its socket. Second, and more common, door and strike alignment: if the bolt has to fight the strike every time it throws, the motor works harder on every cycle. See door alignment and what actually fails.
Two causes account for most cases. First, a loose internal cable - remove the battery cover and batteries, undo the two mounting screws, part the interior assembly and check the cable is seated firmly in its socket. Second, and more common, door and strike alignment: if the bolt has to fight the strike every time it throws, the motor works harder on every cycle. See door alignment and what actually fails.
What if I am locked out with a flat battery?
Use the mechanical key. There is no USB jump-start port on the Libi, so the key is the sole backup - which is precisely why we recommend keeping one in a wall-mounted key safe or a padlock-style key garage outside the door.
Use the mechanical key. There is no USB jump-start port on the Libi, so the key is the sole backup - which is precisely why we recommend keeping one in a wall-mounted key safe or a padlock-style key garage outside the door.
Installation and Troubleshooting
What tools do I need?
In most cases a Phillips screwdriver and a tape measure. Yale is explicit that you should not use an electric screwdriver during installation. If your door has no existing bore, you will need to drill a 54mm face bore from both sides and a 25.4mm edge bore, using the supplied template.
In most cases a Phillips screwdriver and a tape measure. Yale is explicit that you should not use an electric screwdriver during installation. If your door has no existing bore, you will need to drill a 54mm face bore from both sides and a 25.4mm edge bore, using the supplied template.
The bolt will not extend after installation or a reset. What is wrong?
Almost always the handing identification has not been completed. Press the programming button (or enter the Programming Code and press confirm), then press 0 followed by confirm, and let the lock detect the door direction. If the fault persists, check that nothing on the strike or jamb is physically blocking the bolt.
Almost always the handing identification has not been completed. Press the programming button (or enter the Programming Code and press confirm), then press 0 followed by confirm, and let the lock detect the door direction. If the fault persists, check that nothing on the strike or jamb is physically blocking the bolt.
None of the buttons respond and there is no backlight. What now?
Either the batteries have no useful charge left, or the interior cable is not connected properly. Replace the batteries first and confirm they are the right way round; if it is still dead, open the interior assembly and re-seat the cable from the interior unit.
Either the batteries have no useful charge left, or the interior cable is not connected properly. Replace the batteries first and confirm they are the right way round; if it is still dead, open the interior assembly and re-seat the cable from the interior unit.
I cannot turn the key after installing. What have I done wrong?
On the deadbolt this usually points to alignment between the bolt and the strike rather than the cylinder itself. Check that the strike is chiselled deep enough to sit flush and that the bolt enters the strike cleanly with the door closed.
On the deadbolt this usually points to alignment between the bolt and the strike rather than the cylinder itself. Check that the strike is chiselled deep enough to sit flush and that the bolt enters the strike cleanly with the door closed.
How do I factory reset the lock?
Remove the battery cover and hold the programming button for more than five seconds until you hear three long beeps. Everything returns to factory settings and all user codes are erased. Re-run the handing identification before programming anything else.
Remove the battery cover and hold the programming button for more than five seconds until you hear three long beeps. Everything returns to factory settings and all user codes are erased. Re-run the handing identification before programming anything else.
How should I clean it?
A damp cloth, nothing more. Do not use chemicals or add lubricants - both damage the panel and the coating. Near the coast, an occasional wipe to remove salt build-up will do more for the lock's life than anything else.
A damp cloth, nothing more. Do not use chemicals or add lubricants - both damage the panel and the coating. Near the coast, an occasional wipe to remove salt build-up will do more for the lock's life than anything else.
Can Terry's install it for me?
Yes. We are a Gold Coast locksmith first and a retailer second, and a correctly aligned installation is the single biggest factor in how long a digital lock lasts. See our site survey and installation service, or read Chapter 12 - when to DIY and when not to.
Yes. We are a Gold Coast locksmith first and a retailer second, and a correctly aligned installation is the single biggest factor in how long a digital lock lasts. See our site survey and installation service, or read Chapter 12 - when to DIY and when not to.
Choosing and Comparing
Who is the Libi actually for?
Households that want to stop carrying keys and nothing more. No app to install, no account to create, no firmware to update, no Wi-Fi to drop out. If that description fits, the Libi does the job at the lowest possible complexity. If you want remote access, guest scheduling or an activity feed, it is the wrong lock and you should be looking at the Yale Home range. Five questions to work out which platform suits you.
Households that want to stop carrying keys and nothing more. No app to install, no account to create, no firmware to update, no Wi-Fi to drop out. If that description fits, the Libi does the job at the lowest possible complexity. If you want remote access, guest scheduling or an activity feed, it is the wrong lock and you should be looking at the Yale Home range. Five questions to work out which platform suits you.
Deadbolt or leverset - which Libi should I buy?
Match it to what is on the door now. If you are replacing a deadbolt, this is the model. If you are replacing a keyed leverset or knobset, choose the Libi Digital Lever Keyed. Where a door has both a latch and a deadbolt, you can fit the lever below and this deadbolt above. The distinction is explained in deadlatch versus deadbolt and Chapter 01.
Match it to what is on the door now. If you are replacing a deadbolt, this is the model. If you are replacing a keyed leverset or knobset, choose the Libi Digital Lever Keyed. Where a door has both a latch and a deadbolt, you can fit the lever below and this deadbolt above. The distinction is explained in deadlatch versus deadbolt and Chapter 01.
What is the closest alternative from another brand?
The Carbine CDL2 Digital Deadbolt occupies the same space - PIN plus key override, no app - and uniquely covers both 54mm and 38mm bore holes. Its CDL2 leverset sibling is the equivalent of the Libi lever.
The Carbine CDL2 Digital Deadbolt occupies the same space - PIN plus key override, no app - and uniquely covers both 54mm and 38mm bore holes. Its CDL2 leverset sibling is the equivalent of the Libi lever.
Is ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 good enough?
Grade 2 is the standard residential specification and is appropriate for a domestic front or rear door. It is not a commercial rating - for high-traffic entrances you want a mortice-based lock. Australian grading and how it maps to international standards is covered in Chapter 11 - Australian Standards.
Grade 2 is the standard residential specification and is appropriate for a domestic front or rear door. It is not a commercial rating - for high-traffic entrances you want a mortice-based lock. Australian grading and how it maps to international standards is covered in Chapter 11 - Australian Standards.
Related Products, Guides and Chapters
The other Libi: Yale Libi Digital Lever Keyed.
Step up to Yale Home (app and remote access): Assure Keyed Deadbolt Satin Chrome | Assure Keyed Deadbolt Matt Black | Assure Lock SL Satin Chrome | Assure Lock SL Matt Black | Assure Keyed Lever | Yale Home Module | Connect Plus Hub 2 | Zigbee Network Module.
The wider Yale smart lock range: Unity Entrance Matt Black | Unity Entrance Silver | Unity Slim | ByYou Pro | Kyra Pro | Luna Pro+ Nova Graphite | Luna Pro+ Champagne Gold | Unity Screen Door Lock with Hub 2.
Yale mechanical deadbolts, if you decide against digital: Yale Deadbolt Double Cylinder | Yale Deadbolt Single Cylinder | YDB Deadbolt Double Cylinder | Yale Nightlatch.
Spare key storage: Yale Y500 Combination Key Access Safe | ABUS Key Garage KG747LC | Carbine Wall Mounted Key Safe | Kidde KeySafe S6.
Buyer's Guide chapters: Ch 01 What Is a Smart Lock | Ch 02 Measuring Your Door | Ch 03 Access Methods | Ch 04 Door Type Matching | Ch 05 Fire Doors | Ch 10 Brand Profiles | Ch 11 Australian Standards | Ch 12 Installation and Troubleshooting | Ch 13 Smart Lock FAQ | Ch 15 App Platforms.
Related reading: Digital door locks explained | Types of electronic door lock | What happens with the wrong backset | Mechanical key override | Door handing in Australia | What is bolt throw | The realities of electronic door locks | How long do digital locks last | Three common DIY mistakes | Yale smart locks in Australia | Scar plates for covering old holes.
What's In The Box - Yale Libi Digital Lock Keyed
Package contents and the tools required, as supplied in the Yale installation instructions.
- Exterior assembly with keypad and key cylinder
- Interior assembly with thumbturn and battery compartment
- Mounting plate
- Adjustable deadbolt (60mm or 70mm backset)
- Strike plate
- Drive-in collar (optional fitting)
- 2 x keys
- 5 x wood screws, 31mm
- 2 x wood screws, 76mm
- 2 x mounting screws, 18.5mm
- 2 x mounting screws, 50mm
Not included
4 x AA alkaline batteries are required and are not supplied. Tools needed and not supplied: a Phillips screwdriver and a tape measure. Do not use an electric screwdriver.
4 x AA alkaline batteries are required and are not supplied. Tools needed and not supplied: a Phillips screwdriver and a tape measure. Do not use an electric screwdriver.
Yale Libi Digital Lock Keyed - Real Installations
Yale Libi Digital Lock Keyed - Dimensions
All measurements in millimetres. Exterior escutcheon 147.7 high x 68.0 wide x 18.6 deep. Interior escutcheon 132.4 high x 71.0 wide x 26.9 deep. Section depths of 25.4 and 39.4 are measured from the door face.
Lock Layout
1 light sensor, 2 number buttons, 3 cancel, 4 indicator light, 5 confirm, 6 cylinder, 7 battery holder, 8 programming button, 9 battery cover.
Door preparation
54mm face bore, 25.4mm edge bore, door thickness 35mm to 45mm, backset adjustable to 60mm or 70mm. Measure your existing hardware against Chapter 02 - cylindrical hardware before ordering.
54mm face bore, 25.4mm edge bore, door thickness 35mm to 45mm, backset adjustable to 60mm or 70mm. Measure your existing hardware against Chapter 02 - cylindrical hardware before ordering.
Yale Libi Essential Series - Product Brochure
Page 1 - Essential Series cover
Page 2
Page 3 - Contents
Page 4 - Libi Digital Lever Keyed, features and specifications
Page 5 - Libi Digital Lever Keyed, dimensions and part numbers
Page 6 - Libi Digital Lock Keyed, features and specifications
Page 7 - Libi Digital Lock Keyed, dimensions and part numbers
Yale Libi Digital Lock Keyed - PDF Downloads
The matching leverset
Installation Instructions - YLBL226NR
User Guide and Programming Sheet - YLBL226NR
Installation Instructions - YLBL226NR
User Guide and Programming Sheet - YLBL226NR
Yale's app-connected range
The guides below cover Yale's smart lock range and the Yale Home App. They do not apply to the Libi, which has no app - they are provided for buyers comparing the Essential Series against the connected range.
Yale Smart Locks Catalogue
Yale Access App Guide
Yale Access Quick Start Guide
The guides below cover Yale's smart lock range and the Yale Home App. They do not apply to the Libi, which has no app - they are provided for buyers comparing the Essential Series against the connected range.
Yale Smart Locks Catalogue
Yale Access App Guide
Yale Access Quick Start Guide
Yale Warranty
Yale branded products are manufactured and warranted in Australia by ASSA ABLOY Australia Pty Ltd. Coverage is tiered by component type - mechanical parts, electrical and electronic components, and keys each carry their own warranty period. The summary below sets out each period, what is excluded, and how to make a claim through Gold Coast Smart Locks.
This warranty applies to genuine Yale products purchased new in Australia from ASSA ABLOY or its authorised resellers. It operates in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Warranty Summary
How to Make a Claim
Start your claim with us
For full returns and warranty claim procedures, visit our Returns & Warranty page - this is kept up to date and is the authoritative reference for current claim steps.
For full returns and warranty claim procedures, visit our Returns & Warranty page - this is kept up to date and is the authoritative reference for current claim steps.
- Keep your proof of original purchase (invoice or receipt).
- Contact Gold Coast Smart Locks - operated by Terry's Tradies Pty Ltd and its associated websites, trading names, and subsidiaries - as your authorised retailer, and follow the steps on our Returns & Warranty page.
- Return the product securely packed to protect it in transit, together with your proof of purchase and your name, address, email and phone number.
- ASSA ABLOY assesses the claim. Where the warranty applies, they will (at their option) repair the product, replace it with the same or closest equivalent Yale product, or refund the price you paid.
Claims made directly to ASSA ABLOY require a Case Number from their Customer Service Department before goods are returned - products sent back without a Case Number may not be accepted. Costs of returning a product are the customer's responsibility.
What Is Not Covered
- Normal wear and tear.
- Misuse, abuse, accident, or use outside Yale's published technical specifications.
- Improper maintenance or neglect, or failure to follow ASSA ABLOY's care and maintenance recommendations.
- Use of batteries other than those specified; batteries themselves are not covered.
- Unauthorised alteration, modification or repair by anyone other than ASSA ABLOY authorised personnel.
- Custom orders made to components or specifications supplied by someone other than ASSA ABLOY.
- Goods that were not new when purchased, second-hand goods, or products not originally sold in Australia through ASSA ABLOY or an authorised reseller.
- Products with brands, marks, plates, numbers or other ASSA ABLOY information defaced or removed.
- Use of substitute, replacement or non-genuine ASSA ABLOY parts or cylinders.
- Corrosive exposure, including vapours, chemicals, abrasive compounds, contamination, pollution, coastal air, salt spray and high humidity.
- Removal, refitment or replacement of products, and any associated charges.
Important Notes
Batteries, finishes and stainless steel
Batteries are consumable and are not covered. Cosmetic finishes and appearance are excluded. Stainless steel resists staining but is not stain-proof - tea staining is a natural process and is not covered where cleaning and maintenance guidelines have not been followed.
Batteries are consumable and are not covered. Cosmetic finishes and appearance are excluded. Stainless steel resists staining but is not stain-proof - tea staining is a natural process and is not covered where cleaning and maintenance guidelines have not been followed.
Coastal and corrosive environments
Damage from salt spray, coastal air, high humidity and other corrosives is excluded. In Gold Coast and coastal locations, choose a suitable finish and follow the care and maintenance guidance to protect your hardware and preserve your cover.
Damage from salt spray, coastal air, high humidity and other corrosives is excluded. In Gold Coast and coastal locations, choose a suitable finish and follow the care and maintenance guidance to protect your hardware and preserve your cover.
Your Rights Under the Australian Consumer Law
In addition to this warranty
This manufacturer's warranty is in addition to other rights and remedies you may have under the law. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if they fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
This manufacturer's warranty is in addition to other rights and remedies you may have under the law. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if they fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Further Information
Further Information
Returns & Warranty - goldcoastsmartlocks.com.au
Download the Yale Warranty (PDF)
Official Yale warranty terms - yalehome.com.au
Manufacturer: ASSA ABLOY Australia Pty Ltd, 235 Huntingdale Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. Tel: 1300WARRANTY. Email: 1300warranty@assaabloy.com
Returns & Warranty - goldcoastsmartlocks.com.au
Download the Yale Warranty (PDF)
Official Yale warranty terms - yalehome.com.au
Manufacturer: ASSA ABLOY Australia Pty Ltd, 235 Huntingdale Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. Tel: 1300WARRANTY. Email: 1300warranty@assaabloy.com
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