on why smart home security is

more, not less, secure

It used to be predicted that

home security would be resistant

to smart products, with UK

homeowners reluctant to give

up the traditional lock and key.

Today, the opposite is true.

The UK’ s smart home market

is on track to reach £ 5.9 billion

by 2028 – an impressive rise

of almost 79 % from 2023 –

with smart security products

making a significant contribution

to this surge.

What’ s behind this shift? As

smart technology has become

an everyday part of our lives,

we’ ve discovered that it doesn’ t

replace traditional security

know-how – it enhances it, offering

new layers of convenience,

control, and peace of mind.

INTRODUCING THE YALE DUAL LOCK WINDOW LOCK RANGE

Our new Dual Lock Window

Lock range – a next-generation

window locking solution that

combines superior mechanical

strength, streamlined installation,

and full smart home integration

– is the perfect example of this.

Developed with fabricators,

installers, and homeowners in

mind, the Dual Lock Window

Lock range delivers high-performance

security with modern

convenience.

Fully compatible with Yale

SensCheck™ smart sensors, the

Dual Lock Window Lock enables

real-time monitoring through

the Yale Smart Living Alarm

App. Homeowners receive

instant alerts if a window is left

unlocked or is tampered with,

integrating seamlessly into the

Yale smart home ecosystem

and providing reassurance

wherever they are.

Designed for efficiency on the factory floor and on-site, the Dual Lock Window Lock range features minimal routing preparation, reducing installation time and complexity.

The bi-directional twin cam operation increases resistance to intruders by engaging locking points in opposite directions simultaneously, making it significantly harder to manipulate compared to traditional single-direction systems. Adjustable cams allow for precise compression adjustment, improving weather sealing and maintaining a consistent, secure fit over time.

Offering compatibility with PVC, aluminium, and timber window systems, the Dual Lock Window Lock range is available in:

• Three backsets: 20mm, 22mm, 26mm

• Three cam heights: 7.7mm, 9.0mm, 10.5mm

• Eleven standard lengths and nine low-handleheight lengths

• Croppable and extendable Shootbolt options covering sash sizes from 312mm to 1,572mm

• The upcoming Flush Fit variants will be specifically

tailored for modern flush

window systems, ensuring

a clean, seamless aesthetic

without compromising

strength or security

The Dual Lock Twin Cam

Espagnolette is available with

a durable Quadcoat finish.

Tested to BS EN 1670 Grade

5( 480 hours) and independently

verified to withstand

1000 hours of neutral salt

spray( NSS), it offers exceptional

corrosion resistance

and long-lasting performance

, even in the harshest

environments.

THE HIGHEST STANDARDS

One of the crucial standards

that smart home security

products must meet is PAS24,

which is needed to comply

with building regulations. A

minimum standard covering

composite, hinged, sliding,

and bi-folding doors, plus all

opening windows, PAS24 consists

of a set of tests designed

to assess the security of doors

and windows against attacks

from opportunistic burglars.

BS6375-2 is another standard

that sets performance

requirements for the strength and operation of manually operated windows and doors. It tests for operating forces, mechanical strength, resistance to static torsion, racking, load-bearing capacity of safety devices, impact resistance, and resistance to continual opening and closing.

In addition, TS621:2018 is the recognised standard for smart locks by the British Standard Institute( BSI), and requires smart locks to meet stringent mechanical security requirements.

This is not to mention other standards that all smart home security products must comply with, whether Restriction of Hazardous Substances( RoHS) or relating to the Internet of Things( IoT) or GDPR.

The Dual Lock Window Lock has been rigorously tested to meet the requirements of PAS24:2022 and BS6375-2 withstanding 50,000 operational cycles, and is backed by a 10-year mechanical guarantee. All products in the range are Secured by Design accredited and are covered by the Yale Lifetime Security Guarantee, ensuring total confidence in durability and performance.

Embracing smart home technology does not mean sacrificing on security – it means enhancing it further. As the Dual Lock Window Lock range shows, smart locks provide the same outstanding benefits in terms of mechanical locking and corrosion-resistance – while adding to them in the form of smart connectivity that boosts a home’ s alertness to intruders.

www. yaledws. co. uk

4 SEPTEMBER 2025

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