Control your August Smart Lock from anywhere. The lock works fine, BUT the August connect and the doorbell doesn’t connect to wifi. August Smart Lock Gen 3 with Bluetooth Smart Lock Conversion Kit $ 119.00 Select options. Actually, with the August smart lock pro, zwave (and Bluetooth) is in the lock itself. Using the lock operation sensors, you can detect when a user operates a lock and is physically present (not remote). The Connect (wifi bridge) is needed for some remote integrations and capabilities from the August app and cloud, but not for zwave connectivity to ST. While the lock system is configuring itself, you need to ensure the keypad is illuminated throughout the process. I recently got rid of my nest Yale lock to get the 4th gen august smart lock. - Connect by August SMART bundle includes: Pre-Installed Connected by August module, August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge, and DoorSense™ - Download the BILT app for easy step-by-step 3D instructions. California Residents Proposition 65 Warning Lock and unlock it remotely, right from your phone. You can lock and unlock your door with your smartphone, and give keyless entry to family, friends, housekeepers, and other home services without worrying about lost or copied keys. The previous answer was incorrect. Finally after 20 mins I was able to get it setup in HomeKit. In order to do all this you need to connect your August Smart Lock to Wi-Fi. It will work with a smartphone whenever its within bluetooth range using their app or the Home app. Conclusion. Bought the Smart Lock Pro and ended up having to return it to get this one, the regular Smart Lock (2019 model). By purchasing the August Connect (or the August Smart Lock Pro + Connect) you will be able to assign codes remotely. 07/17/2019 update: With the new app update, I wish I could this this lock a negative five(5) starts. This August Bluetooth Smart Lock adds secure keyless entry to your home. It does not replace the entire deadbolt but attaches directly to the inside portion of your existing deadbolt. Right? The August Smart Lock allows you to unlock a deadbolt with your smartphone. Their first smart lock accessory is the August Connect ($79). Instantly let friends, family and home services in, even when you're not at home. Non-WiFi-enabled Smart Locks. If you want remote functionality to lock/unlock and/or see lock status you need a hub to talk to it via bluetooth. August Smart Lock Pro with Z-Wave Plus Smart Lock Conversion Kit $ 229.00 Select Option for Price Select options. It’s just waste of money. August Doorbell. Buy August Smart Lock On Amazon. The August Smart Lock is a sharp-looking door lock that uses Bluetooth technology to lock and unlock your door using your smartphone. The lock is tamper resistant, easy to install and even easier to use! The best Bluetooth lock might not be the most secure or the most robust in terms of security. I’ve been using the August Connect with my August Smart Lock for 3 months now, and here’s my review. Only the interior assembly is replaced. August is continuing its quest to be the all around, most compatible smart lock out there, with an announcement of a new integration with Samsung's SmartThings home automation platform. The August Smart Lock is a bluetooth smart lock. GET IT ON Google Play This August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Pro + Connect lets you add secure keyless entry to your home. The August smart lock allows users to keep their existing hardware, which is its own draw for adding it to your smart home. Previous August locks relied exclusively on Bluetooth, and required that you also purchase and own a separate Connect dongle, which plugs into a standard wall socket, to connect to the lock … igloohome Smart Mortise. No keys, no codes, no hassle. Contents: Touchscreen Lock, Connected by August Module, August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge, 4 x AA Batteries, Mounting Hardware, and Manual. If the mobile data connection is working properly launch the August smart lock app. While you've been able to connect your August door lock to SmartThings previously, over Z-Wave, it now works through a direct integration. The Differences This smart lock has an effective auto-unlock feature, which uses your phone's location to track when you get close to home and unlocks as you approach the door. The Bluetooth range on the august Wi-Fi connect it really really bad. The new Yale Assure lever lock is the first and only HomeKit-equipped lever lock. Requires North American outlet with 110-240 volt. The Smart Lock Pro wasn't equipped with WiFi -- it needed a separate Bluetooth bridge … Always know that your door is locked. Once connected via some type of communication technology (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave) a smart lock can connect either to your smart phone, smart home hub, or your Internet router to allow you to access your door in … Similarly, August Smart Lock auto-locks your door. An AppleTV 4th gen will serve that purpose. Great? The Smart Lock Pro + Connect ($279) is the latest offering from the folks at August Home, and as with the original August Smart Lock and HomeKit Enabled models, it's a winner. When you’re near to the door, this lock senses your smartphone and unlocks it automatically. The below automation example (added to automations.yaml ) will trigger when the user named “John Doe” in August locks or unlocks the door from the keypad (if present), via Bluetooth from their phone, or by auto-unlock. We found that it takes around 10 minutes to install the August Smart Lock. With this done, the lock works, so it is only worth three(3) stars now. Its features, functions and performance aren't affected by an Internet connection. Installation was a piece of cake, however, the integration with HomeKit is troubling. Connect August to SmartThings to unlock powerful experiences Do more with August by connecting it to SmartThings, and hundreds of other apps and devices, with IFTTT. The lock system connection. Technical Specifications. Smart Locks provide you with another layer of control and visibility to your home. The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock includes a retrofit August lock and a DoorSense open-close sensor. August has also redesigned the inner workings of its smart lock. Bluetooth is not needed. The August Connect (see on Amazon) is a hub that will allow you to connect your Bluetooth August smart lock with your home WiFi router. August Smart Lock + Connect WiFi Bridge Lock and Unlock your Door with the August App Easily Attaches to Existing Single Cylinder Deadbolt Control your Door from Anywhere via WiFi or Bluetooth Give Temporary Access to Guests Android and iOS Compatible It connects to your August lock via Bluetooth, and then it bridges the connection to your home Wi-Fi network. I’m moving from google to HomeKit. You put this bridge near the lock inside of your home and you can now use the smart lock without having your phone near the lock. August Connect is a Wi-Fi bridge designed to plug into an outlet. August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Smart Lock Conversion Kit $ 249.99 Select options. August also sells a Connect device which is essentially a Wi-Fi bridge. Be patient, it has to communicate over the mobile network across the Internet and back to your lock through the Apple TV so it could take 10–20 secs for the lock to respond to the command coming from the iPhone app. My Bluetooth is on, but my Kevo smart lock still won't work? August Connect is a device that allows you to remotely connect to and control the August Smart Lock. No one a August must used their own products. It uses Bluetooth to achieve this. Non-WiFi-enabled locks usually incorporate the Bluetooth protocol. If not, then wake the lock. The lock was having issues with Wi-Fi when my Wi-Fi plug was within 5 ft of the lock. Therefore, the security of the lock depends on the existing deadbolt model. Smart Lock Pro (UK version here). Check to make sure the Kevo app is running. You can lock and unlock your door with your smartphone, and give keyless entry to family, friends, housekeepers, and other home services without worrying about lost or copied keys. 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