August - Smart Lock Wi-Fi Replacement Deadbolt with App Access - Matte Black

In today's smart home era, the August Smart Lock Wi-Fi Replacement Deadbolt with App Access is a game-changer. Sleek and understated in design, this lock blends seamlessly with my existing decor while providing top-notch security. The smart lock installation was straightforward; the process was simplified by the detailed instructions provided, making it accessible even for those not particularly handy. Once set up, the convenience of this lock is unparalleled. I love the ability to control and monitor my door from anywhere using the August app. With real-time notifications, I'm always aware of who's coming and going. It's not just about security - it's also about the ease of providing access to trusted friends or family, or even service providers. No more worry about lost keys or making spare copies. The Auto-Lock and Auto-Unlock features are genuinely convenient. The lock detects when you're leaving and secures your door behind you, and then recognizes your return and unlocks itself. It feels like living in the future! I gave it a 4.5/5 because, like all tech, it's not without minor hiccups. The Wi-Fi connection can sometimes be patchy, leading to a slight delay in operation. But overall, the August Smart Lock is an excellent investment for those seeking both convenience and security for their home. Its clever integration of technology into everyday life makes it a standout in the smart home arena.

I've been waiting to get my hands on one of these since the original gen ones and I'm glad I waited. The August Smart Lock is super easy to set up, amazing build quality, and looks great on the door. This generation of August smart locks more compact and packs more connectivity than previous versions. All the items you'll need are now in the box and don't require any additional hardware. With the addition of a door sent sensor in the kit you also get the ability to check and see if the door is a jar or closed before using the Smart Lock. Another standout feature for parents is the auto lock feature where in the app you can set a timer so once the door has been unlocked after a set time it will lock itself. Another feature that I truly love is the ability to use geofencing to auto unlock doors when I arrive home. If you have Smart home lights you can pair the August lock with Philips hue to indicate visually by turning the lights on to a set color if someone unlocks the door. And for those of us who have family members who aren't into all of the smart home features thing I love the most is that you can still use your physical key to unlock and lock the doors and on the inside the August Smart Lock is very simple to turn to lock and unlock.

Very good lock, simple to use, only downside is relatively short battery life

I love technology and I was looking for something to get rid of my house key. I am renting, so I didn’t want to modify the front door at all, after reading and doing some research I went for this one. It works like a charm (Both, the deadbolt and door sensor). By the way, for those that don’t have the door frame and door at the same level (like Myself) and are concerned if the door sense can be installed/functional..... it is not a problem at all. Here is are pictures of what I did and it’s working perfectly. I love not having keys on me at all (I purchased a Tesla too ;)

I've seen this product on the market since the 1st generation model (this is the 4th gen model) - and though I'm a bona fide early adopter, because of the fact that I would be sharing this tech with another person in the household, I've held off on smart locks. After seeing a friend with a 2nd or 3rd gen model having a positive experience, I figured it was time. EASIEST installation I could have ever imagined. I was done in less than 10 minutes. Everything works as expected, and I love the idea that I can provide temporary access to people if I'm not home (say an out-of-town relative arriving for a visit shortly before I get off work.) I went ahead and spent the extra $59.99 on the August Smart Keypad - this will allow me to create keypad codes that will work between a specific start and end time - just a little more simple than making those less tech savvy go through the process of installing the August app and creating an account. (It's not difficult, but for some reason, people find creating a username and password and storing it in a password manager to be the most difficult undertaking in their lives, it seems.) Props to the "smart alerts", auto-unlock as you approach your home, DoorSense to make sure you've closed your door all the way. It's also great that, should WiFi fail, your phone will let you in via the Bluetooth connection. Should that fail, the keypad will let you in. Should that fail, the external portion of your deadbolt still allows you to use your standard key!

I’ve wanted one of these and did the research.now that it’s a 4th gen they’ve worked out all the kinks. It works really well. Retrofits on current deadbolt. Easy to install. I ran into a problem w my lock cuz my deadbolt had a key on both sides. It wouldn’t work.had to put old locks back on that are key on one side latch on the other.-love it. Don’t have to hide a key anymore. Dog walker comes. She uses her phones Bluetooth to open door w key I send her. WiFi and Bluetooth. Built in hub. Lock/unlock from anywhere. Alerts you if your doors open/closed. Etc...only had it a few weeks. Hopefully it will withstand the tests of time.

The actual installation of the lock was very simple, there is only so much you can mess up. It's after you activate it when it becomes a nightmare to work with. First off, the android app is sluggish and unresponsive, you can click a button several times and nothing happens. Not sure what to really do there. When I actually did click my way through it said that the device needed an update, no problem even the Hue lightbulbs needed a firmware update first time around. Except that it would get to 2 percent, then stop for about a minute before moving onto the doorsense screen. Since you can't communicate with the lock yet, you need to exit out of that setup screen. Which then takes you to the home screen where it both says that the device needs to be calibrated and that the update failed. Constantly. I tried different combinations of restating phone/lock, toggling wifi/bluetooth, only having 2.4ghz active at home. NOTHING. Each time it would start the update and then fail at 2% giving you no feedback to work with. Luckily I had an iPad laying around, and trying to install that from there worked as intended. The app itself was much more responsive, the update only took about a minute or two. Doorsense was easy to set up and the lock talked perfectly to the iPad. In the end doing this allowed my phone, Note 9, to finally connect to the lock and also control it. How well it will work is to be seen over time. I will say this, if you have an android phone only at home, DO NOT BUY. August has decided we do not get to use this lock. If you have an iPhone, you are probably fine from the get go. And hopefully by using the iPad the issues are behind me now. But so far this is the least impressive piece of smart home tech I have used. Everything from Wyze to Nest to Hue has been exactly as intuitive as necessary, this is not it.

Excellent product. Easy installation. Works with Alexa, google and apple products.