August Wi-Fi Smart Lock

The sleek August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is easy to install and packs a ton of features into its compact frame.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • UPGRADE YOUR EXISTING DEADBOLT: August smart locks fit on the inside of your door, making your regular deadbolt smarter, more secure and way more convenient. Keep your keys just in case (but you won’t need them).Connectivity Protocol:wi-fi.Note: Measure your door's backset, cross bore and thickness to ensure you find the right fit.Control Method:Voice
  • GRANT ACCESS WITH THE AUGUST APP: Forget key copying. Quickly and easily share permanent, scheduled or temporary access to your home with friends, family and other people you trust, and never put a key under the doormat again.
  • EASY TO INSTALL ON ANY DOOR: Even if you’re not so handy, installation only takes about 10 minutes. August locks fit perfectly over most single cylinder deadbolts and aren't much bigger than your original thumbturn.
  • AUTO-LOCKS AND UNLOCKS: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is able to Auto-Unlock as you get home for totally hands-free unlocking (optional). With Auto-Lock and DoorSense, your home automatically secures once your door is closed, or after a set amount of time.
  • WORKS SEAMLESSLY WITH YOUR SMART HOME: Built-in Wi-Fi allows your lock to work with your favorite voice assistant, including Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings and more.
  • AWARD-WINNING SMART LOCK YEAR AFTER YEAR: Voted CNET Editor's Choice two years in a row (2020/2021), Best Smart Lock by Good Housekeeping (2021), Best Smart Lock by Tom's Guide (2021).
  • KEEP YOUR HOME'S CURB APPEAL: Get smart lock functionality without changing the look of the outside of your front door. August smart locks are installed only on the inside of the door, so your design for your front door doesn’t have to adapt.

PROS

+ Works with Alexa, Google, HomeKit, IFTTT, and more
+ Automatic Lock and Unlock
+ Easy to install
+ Streamlined design

CONS

- Pricey
- Short battery life

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on July 23, 2020
The sleek August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is easy to install and packs a ton of features into its compact frame.
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By The Verge on May 12, 2020
August’s new Wi-Fi Smart Lock features an all-new compact design, upgraded motor, and improved connectivity. It’s an ideal smart lock for those who don’t want to change their whole deadbolt and keys but still want smart lock conveniences.
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By Tom's Guide on February 02, 2021
The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is smaller than before, and now has Wi-Fi built in, improving on an already great device
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