Being a newbie to smart home tech, I wanted to have the latest smart lock available. I already purchased the Google Nest video doorbell and was doing research to which locks are compatible with Google. I was considering different brands from the big players in addition to Yale. Ultimately I chose Yale and this model smart lock even over the Yale Nest X smart lock due to this model is compatible with with Alexa, Google, Apple HomeKit as well as it connects to Wifi and Bluetooth giving lots of options. The main connection if first through August and their August app. Besides being compatible with different assistants, I like that it still has the ability to be unlocked the traditional way using a key. I love the bluetooth connection because when I leave home, no need to lock my door. It will auto lock after it detects that you are out of the range of the lock. Upon your return like magic the lock will unlock for you allowing you to walk right in. This is very convenient for times you get home and want to bring in as many bags as you can and you have both hands full and don't want to have to fumble around with your keys and attempt to unlock your door while still holding your things. There is an included sensor that helps the lock detect when the door is opened or closed. You can either attach the sensor on the molding next to the door in line with the lock or you can bore a small hold in the door jamb to mount the sensor flush and out of sight. You might be wondering why I rated this lock 4 stars instead of 5? It's because sometimes the lock will take a bit longer to detect that you are back home and within range for it to auto-unlock. Sometimes when this has happened to me, if I touch the keypad it will sometimes wake up and auto unlock without me having to enter my passcode or use my key. There have also been times that I have had to enter my passcode because after standing right at my door it still had not auto unlocked for me. I also find that if you don't rush too quickly to your door, it will have more time to detect your presence and unlock by the time you reach the door. After set up through the August app, you can set up alerts so that you will be notified when the lock auto locks after you leave and return. You can also create passcodes for others like family but I cannot speak to that process of creating user codes since I have not had any need to use that feature yet. All in all I highly recommend this smart lock. I hope this review helps you.

I have a house full of automation (lights, thermostats, garage, water leak sensors, etc) but never jumped on the smart lock bandwagon. The reason I finally bit the bullet was my car was in service so I didn’t have my garage door opener. Not a problem because I have a linear (brand) z wave garage door module so I can open up my garage door using smart things. Only problem is, whenever I actually need to use it, it never works! I should have known but it ended up leaving me locked out until my wife could make it home 3 hours later. The next day I went and purchased this lock. Install was a breeze especially using the BILT app. Once installed I programmed the codes and everything works flawlessly. I intergraded it into my SmartThings and also synced it with Alexa. I replaced a double cylinder Schlage deadbolt so the only negative is the keys work match with the other deadbolts. The quality of this look seems to be great and it also looks very high end. ONE WORD OF ADVICE IF YOU’RE USING IT WITH HOMEKIT. WRITE DOWN THE HOMEKIT CODE FROM THE FACEPLATE. I DIDN’T READ THAT YOU HAD TO DO THAT UNTIL AFTER IT WAS FULLY INSTALLED SO I HAVEN’T TAKEN IT APART TO GET THE CODE YET SO I CAN’T ADD IT TO MY HOMEKIT. If you’re in the market for a smart lock, put the Yale/August at the top of your list.

Love This lock. Perfect fur our family. No need to carry keys anymore. Took away a star because it sometimes kicks before door is closed. Fairly easy to install.

Fully integrated for use with Google Nest, Google Home, Samsung's Smarthings app etc. I particularly like the fact that as long as my phone is on me at the time, it will unlock the door as I pull into my garage based on the settings that I chose via the Yale app. Additionally, one can choose a set time (max may be 5 min) for the door to auto lock if you are like me and often have your hands full and forget to lock the door behind you. Other settings also include the ability to be alerted when the door is open, left open, or when a specific person connected to that lock unlocks or locks the door. Guest codes can also be given and revoked based on your needs. Most of the more advanced settings that I mentioned above are due to a connect device that plugs in to an outlet near the door for optimum connectivity between the lock and that device. A small .5 -1 inch in diameter circle is then drilled into the doorframe (the piece is white and unnoticeable since the door closes over it). The use of this connectivity and the extra sensor is, of course, completely optional however some of the best smart lock settings are not available unless the connect feature and sensor are used. Safety, convenience, and customization are well worth the price tag if you're on the fence. Plus, they are a trusted and more secure brand than some current smart locks on the market.

I love this lock works great for visitors that coming to town that I can give direct access to. Very easy to install just follow the instructions.