“Ive read you need August Connect in order to access the lock and number keypad when away from home. Im assuming this IS NOT THE CASE if you use Apple HomeKit..meaning I can access both devices through the internet because of Homekit. Is this correct?”
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Actually -- this is a bit confusing (probably why 2 different people gave different answers). The deal is: If you have an AppleTV 4th. generation or later, HomeKit uses it automatically as its "hub" out to the Internet. (You can also designate an iPad as the hub for this purpose, but obviously - it has to be left at home on your wi-fi network for that to work. So the AppleTV just makes more sense as one in most cases.) With that "hub" in place, HomeKit has a way to talk to August devices that have been added to it. You have to remember though -- the August locks and keypads run on low power Bluetooth. So their range isn't more than 10-12 feet or so from the device talking to them. That's great if you're using the August app on a smartphone that's near the lock as you walk up to the door. But not so great for these hubs to communicate with them. If your doors are only 10 feet or so away from your AppleTV, you're good. Otherwise -- you might have issues. In my own case? My back kitchen door is working pretty good with an August lock and HomeKit. But that's because I have an AppleTV in the family room that's right off of the kitchen. My side door on my detached garage also has an August lock and HomeKit just gets errors trying to lock or unlock it. The Bluetooth commands just can't reach it from the AppleTV in the house. So I'm going to try buying the August Connect device and placing it out in my garage, attached to my wireless satellite router that's already in the garage. That *should* get it going.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes sir
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I’m not sure about the keypad, but I use the August smartlock with HomeKit everyday so can confirm that works WITHOUT the August connect accessory.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You don't need August Connect if you have a 2nd generation lock or a pro lock. They both work with Apple Homekit. You can use 4th generation Apple TV as a hub or an iPad. If you have the 3rd generation lock you need August Connect to access the lock remotely as it doesn't work with Homekit.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No, you’d still need the August connect hub. I know it’s pricey but totally worth it!
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