#AUGUST LOCK BLUETOOTH#
But it's three biggest flaws have always been the lack of an integrated keypad (you can buy a Bluetooth one for $60), how bulky it is on the back of your door, and the annoying white box you need to waste an outlet on to get control when you're away from home. The beauty of the August lock is that while it's very smart, you can still use your existing keys, so you're not sacrificing any functionality nor replacing anything. That lock is currently on sale for $229, and is still a great lock if you have the space for it.
#AUGUST LOCK PRO#
Presumably the lack of Z-Wave is why August is continuing to sell the August Smart Lock Pro - which has Z-Wave compatibility. But it does still work with SmartThings thanks to a new direct integration that bypasses the SmartThings hub. There is one notable smart home exception - no Z-Wave. The lock also works with the SimpliSafe security system and the AirBnB integration continues.
This gets you remote control of the lock and the option to set up features such as auto unlock and smart alerts.Īs for smart home integrations, you still get Alexa, Google and HomeKit integration, so you can lock and unlock your door with voice control (pin codes are needed for Google and Alexa unlocking) and integrate it into scenes, automations and routines. Once set up you'll need to enable the lock's Wi-Fi capability within the app - it's not on by default. It's optional, and easiest to just stick on the frame, but if you're up for a little more drilling and work it can be fitted flush inside the door frame. The DoorSense sensor is still included, and can be installed on or in your door frame to tell you whether your door is open or closed. Smart lock verdicts: Yale Linus review / Eufy Smart Lock Touch & WiFi review
#AUGUST LOCK INSTALL#
New with the WiFi lock is a second plate to use if the August lock is smaller than the hole left by your existing thumb-turn, but otherwise the install process is the same as previous generations. The smaller lock fits on to a door we'd not been able to use a smart lock on because of the door molding, so we immediately saw the benefit of the slimmer design. No deadbolt? No Problem: Yale Assure Lever Lock - An August smart lock in Yale clothing Then you attach the lock by snapping it into place with two plastic wings. It's compatible with most deadbolts and you just need a Philips head screwdriver to detach the back of your current door lock and replace it with the August backplate.
This is without a doubt the easiest smart lock to install because you don't have to remove your existing deadbolt. The lock also integrates with August's doorbell cameras, including the battery-powered View, so you can lock or unlock it right from the doorbell's video feed in the app.Īugust WiFi Smart Lock: Installation and Integrations Through the app you can remotely control the lock, send e-keys to people and manage their access, see an activity feed that shows who or what unlocked or locked the door and when, and set up smart alerts to know when the door is locked or unlocked manually, by a certain person, auto-locked or left open.
Of course, you still get August's signature auto-unlock feature, where your door will automatically unlock itself as you approach, along with all the other features that make August the most fully-featured smart lock on the market, including auto-lock settings and DoorSens that tells you if your door is open or closed before you lock it. It's available in silver (pictured) and dark grey. The August WiFi Smart Lock is 45% smaller and 20% thinner than its predecessor, the August Smart Lock Pro (left), which August will continue to sell. The WiFi feature is optional however, if you'd rather just stick to Bluetooth control when you're nearby. The reduced size is courtesy of a smaller motor drive train and a new battery compartment with room for just two CR123 batteries as opposed to four AAs.ĭespite its smaller size, the lock packs an extra feature - integrated WiFi, so there's no need for a bridge or smart home hub to control it when you're away from home. It really feels like a doorknob and not a smart lock, and the significantly smaller size makes the August WiFi Smart Lock blend in better with traditional door hardware, so it won't feel so out of place. See also: Lockly Secure Pro review / Level Touch smart lock review A new, smaller ridge on the lock’s outer ring also helps you see at a glance if it's locked or not.
Industrial designer Yves Béhar has completely rethought the fourth generation August lock, introducing a softer surface, more rounded edges and textured ridges that provide a more solid, doorknob-style feel when you open and close the lock. August WiFi Smart Lock: Design and Features
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