The notifications for when a user locks/unlocks are inconsistent. NotificationsĪugust Smart Lock will send notifications to your device when its status changes, such as when a user locks/unlocks or it auto-unlocks your door. This is just the first step into a world of possibilities with other smart devices, appliances, and services. It was announced at CES 2015 that August Smart Lock would work with Nest-you can see the temperature at home from the August app, and also allows August Smart Lock to tell Nest Thermostat to start warming or cooling your house when you unlock your door or set Nest Thermostat to Away when you lock your door on your way out. User access can easily be changed or revoked. The app allows you to add users you want to grant access to (the user would have to have a phone compatible with August Smart Lock).įor each user, you can set them as an owner or a guest, and for guests you can grant them permanent, temporary, or recurring/schedule-based access. I don’t use and haven’t used Everlock ( explanation further down in the review) therefore, I can’t elaborate more on the feature. I’ve also read that it also locks the door behind you shortly after you leave the house. EverlockĮverlock automatically relocks your door shortly after you’ve unlocked it (that’s the official description of it in the app). It uses your phone’s location to determine when you’ve left home and when you’re on your way back. Auto-UnlockĪuto-unlock senses when you’re approaching and unlocks the door for you in the background so you don’t have to reach for your phone to unlock August Smart Lock. If that’s the case, you may want to have your door adjusted so it’s properly aligned. If your deadbolt isn’t properly aligned with the door frame (you have to push or pull your door to turn your lock and it engage), that’ll still be a problem when locking your door with the August app-you’ll still have to physically push/pull your door while using the app. Alongside the great user experience, it provides some notable features as well. Since August Smart Lock only connects via BLE, the only way to control it remotely is to buy and connect August Smart Lock to an August Connect. Since August Smart Lock doesn’t replace your entire lock system, if you forget your phone you can still lock or unlock with your original key from the outside. You’ll also get a reminder when batteries get low. Since it relies on BLE instead of Wi-Fi, it says it can last almost a year before having to replace its batteries 1, and during a power outage you’ll still be able to connect to it (assuming your batteries aren’t dead either). The user interface is well designed and makes using the app a pleasant experience.Īugust Smart Lock requires 4 AA batteries (included) and relies on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to pair with your phone. The August app allows you to easily lock or unlock August Smart Lock with a single tap once you’ve selected the lock-It allows you to add and add multiple locks. Once you’ve signed up for an account and signed in, it’ll scan for your lock(s) and guide you through setting it up. It’s evident that the user interface and experience was well thought out. Download and open the August app for iOS or Android ( list of compatible phones). Setting up and connecting August Smart Lock to your device is simple as well. Installation requires you to (1) unscrew and remove your interior thumbturn assembly, screw on proper mounting plate, (2) put on the proper adapter, (3) slide on the lock and close the clips to secure it.īased on the kind of lock system you have, you’ll only use 1 of 3 mounting plates and 1 of 3 adapters that it comes with.įinally, turn the lock on by removing the faceplate and removing the plastic tabs from the batteries then put the faceplate back on. Unlike many smart locks, which replace your entire or most of your deadbolt lock system, August Smart Lock replaces just the interior thumbturn assembly. Generally if your deadbolt mount is independent of your door handle, it’s probably compatible, but you may want to double-check to be sure) The installation guide provides an easy-to-understand compatibility diagram. (it has a compatibility list which tells you whether your lock is compatible. Installation and SetupĪugust Smart Lock is dead simple to install just as long as it’s compatible with your existing deadbolt lock. So what’s there to love and hate? Here’s my first-hand review of August Smart Lock and my 7 months of using it. I got my August Smart Lock in October 2014 and have been using it ever since. August Smart Locks allows you to do just that. Spend less time fiddling with keys when unlocking your door instead, unlock your door with an app on your smartphone better yet, have it unlock as you’re walking up to it. ★★★ ★ ☆ ☆ Isn’t perfect, but big improvements as of late.
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