Hello there, Hank. Thanks for your feedback on the Nest x Yale Lock. We’re glad that the installation and setup went easy, but we’re sorry to hear your experience with linking it to Google, along with locking it with the app.
The Nest × Yale Lock requires precise alignment to connect the parts to your door and each other. If the deadbolt catches on the strike plate or if the hole in your door frame is the wrong size for the bolt, the Nest app will show a message saying the lock has jammed. During installation, the Nest app will have you confirm that the bolt can extend and retract without jamming. It’s important not to skip this step. An incorrectly installed lock may jam during use. When the bolt is jammed, you won’t be able to use the Nest app or the keypad to lock or unlock your door. You’ll only be able to use the thumb turn inside your home.
We suggest trying these quick fixes:
- Gently close your door and use the thumb turn inside your home to lock it. If there’s any friction, or if you need to push or pull on the door to get the lock to fully engage, it’s a good sign your deadbolt is misaligned.
- With the door open, extend the deadbolt and clean it thoroughly. Be sure to remove any build-up that may have accumulated.
- With the bolt still extended, spray a graphite lubricant on it. Use the thumb turn to extend and retract the bolt several times.
- From inside your home, close your door and try using the Nest app to lock it. If it works, you can stop here.
- You’ll find more details about troubleshooting using this link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9235711.
Also, once you’ve set up the lock in the Nest app, it may link automatically in the Home app depending on your settings. To find out if your devices linked automatically:
- Close both the Nest app and Home app.
- Open the Home app Google Home app.
- Check if the devices are listed under a room name or under ""Local devices.""
For more help, you’re always welcome to contact us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp