Brand | August Home |
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Special Feature | Keyless |
Lock Type | Key Lock |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.4 x 3.4 x 2.2 inches |
Material | Metal |
Recommended Uses For Product | Door |
Style | Smart Lock Homekit Edition |
Color | Silver |
Number of Pieces | 1 |
Finish Type | Polished |
Controller Type | Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa |
Item Weight | 0.87 Pounds |
Control Method | Voice |
Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
Manufacturer | August Home Inc |
Part Number | AUG-SL02-M02-S02 |
Item Weight | 13.9 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.4 x 3.4 x 2.2 inches |
Item model number | ASL-02 |
Batteries | 4 AAA batteries required. (included) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 2.20 x 3.40 x 3.40 inches |
Finish | Polished |
Pattern | Apple HomeKit, Android, Amazon Alexa, and Nest (Silver) |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Special Features | Keyless |
Usage | Door Lock |
Batteries Included? | Yes |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
Warranty Description | 1 year |
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August Home Smart Lock, 2nd Generation, HomeKit enabled (Silver)
Brand | August Home |
Special Feature | Keyless |
Lock Type | Key Lock |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.4 x 3.4 x 2.2 inches |
Material | Metal |
About this item
- Works with Alexa for voice control (hub required, Alexa device and hub sold separately).
- Connect your August smart lock to Alexa to Lock, unlock and check lock status. Alexa can also provide notifications when your batteries are running low so you can proactively replace them, or you can set up smart reorders to make sure you always have replacement batteries when you need them.
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Easy to install | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Lock Feature | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
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August Smart Lock
Your smartphone is now a smart key—and more. Lock and unlock your door, create virtual keys for guests, and keep track of who comes and goes, all from your iOS or Android smartphone.
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You are the keymasterLock and unlock your door, create virtual keys for guests, and keep track of who comes and goes, all from your smartphone. |
Auto-Lock/ Auto-UnlockNo more fumbling for keys. August Smart Lock auto-locks behind you for peace of mind and automatically unlocks as you approach. Turn on or off whenever you want. |
Know who comes and goesA 24/7 activity log tracks who enters and exits your home. And with unique keys for each user, you’ll always know who opens your door and when. |
Control your August Smart Lock, using Siri on your iPhone or iPad
Apple HomeKit provides an easy, secure way to check your lock’s status and lock/unlock your door. It’s everything you love in the August Smart Lock, now with Apple HomeKit features.
Installation is so easy
Nothing to wire or connect. When batteries need replacing, you’ll be notified by the August app.
Highly secure Low Energy Bluetooth (LEB) syncs the lock to your smartphone.
Your exterior door hardware stays the same. Replaces only the interior side of most standard deadbolts.
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ASIN | B0168IXO3M |
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Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #480,328 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #1,409 in Deadbolts |
Date First Available | October 14, 2015 |
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No more fumbling for keys. Control access to your home with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit or your smartphone. Auto-unlocks your door as you approach and automatically locks your door after you enter. No more hiding keys under the mat with virtual keys, and the 24/7 activity log lets you know who opens you door and when. Your exterior door hardware stays the same. August Smart Lock replaces only the the interior of your standard deadbolt. Install yourself in minutes.
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Customers like how easy it is to install and set up the lock. They say the instructions are clear and concise. However, some customers have reported issues with connectivity and battery life. They mention that the Bluetooth connection takes too long to register and the optional Wi-Fi bridge can be incredibly slow. Customers also dislike the value, and size of the lock, and have different opinions on performance, quality, and appearance.
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Customers find the lock easy to install and set up. They mention the instructions are clear and concise. They say the lock works well and is easy to pair with and manage. Customers also say that adding codes is pretty easy and the app is reasonably well. They like that the lock installs right with their existing deadbolt, you just need to remove the inside knob.
"...The iOS widget make it super-quick to pull up the app if you do not want to use Siri..." Read more
"...That's so cool!3. I really appreciate the activity tracker to know who has come and gone from the house...." Read more
"...Pros:Auto-lock works perfectlySuper easy to installNice/cool lookingAuto-unlock works perfectly with iPhone..." Read more
"Lock works great. Very easy to install with just a single screw driver in minutes...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the lock. Some mention that it works nicely overall, works great using August's app, and works well with HomeKit. However, others say that it doesn't work together, has poor Android support, and that remote access through the Apple TV stopped working.
"...OPERATIONS. The lock works great. The app has been working great – it recognizes and syncs with the lock right away...." Read more
"...Otherwise, the two don't work together even if they are named the same thing...." Read more
"...Works with Alexa (Lock feature - but not the unlock feature for obvious reasons), but the word choice has to be very precise... so I rarely use..." Read more
"...I decided to go with August because it had great reviews, was functional and had more features for the same price, while making it look very..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the lock. Some mention that the auto lock feature has worked every time, and the virtual keys are flawless. However, others say that the lock jams, and you will need your key. The lock status in the app doesn't change until you manually refresh it, and even with an Apple TV, you can't remotely unlock your smart lock. The auto lock can damage your door frame if the door is not completely shut when the August Smart Lock is activated.
"...Answer: yes. You can still use Siri to lock, unlock, and give you the status of the lock, but you need to be in Bluetooth range...." Read more
"...If there is any door interference - like weatherproofing, the lock will jam, and you will need your key or some "ingenuity to get in your..." Read more
"...The keypad is nice for this as I don't have to get anyone set up with the app in order to give them keys...." Read more
"...Super easy to installNice/cool lookingAuto-unlock works perfectly with iPhoneKeypad accessory works greatCons:..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the lock. Some mention that it looks nice, while others say that it's bulky and unattractive. The instructions are good and very graphic. However, some customers feel the lock has a serious design flaw when it comes to power consumption.
"...AESTHETICS. Visually, the unit looks cool – modern lines – but it is big...." Read more
"...Sometimes beauty isn't so beautiful.Pros - Beautiful Product Design, can integrate with other smart home products, including IFTTT..." Read more
"...1. Bluetooth LE radius from iPhone is pretty poor and kinda spotty if you get more than 15 feet from the device. In a way, its always a bit spotty...." Read more
"...Auto-lock works perfectlySuper easy to installNice/cool lookingAuto-unlock works perfectly with iPhone..." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the lock. They mention that the Bluetooth connection takes too long to register, and the optional Wi-Fi bridge can be incredibly slow. The initial set up was painful and took a bit of time. Customers also say that the app is complicated and the lock can respond slowly.
"...Initial set up was painful for me, because my door is old and thick, so I could not find a lock that August recommended...." Read more
"...The device takes roughly 10-30 seconds to connect, then you have to push the button to lock/unlock, which usually occurs within 5 seconds when..." Read more
"...1. Bluetooth LE radius from iPhone is pretty poor and kinda spotty if you get more than 15 feet from the device. In a way, its always a bit spotty...." Read more
"...given access to received the notification but the instructions were incomplete and confusing that none could get it initially working until I got..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the lock. They mention that the batteries don't last that long, they started running down very quickly, and there is no warning that the battery is dying. The battery on the keypad ran out after only 2 months.
"...You have to pay extra to connect it to WifiBattey life? No idea! There's no way to check it.Probably pretty hackable" Read more
"...Low Battery Warning – I changed the batteries the first time I received this warning from the app but thought this might not be the problem, I was..." Read more
"...- Battery on keypads or locks sometimes are low, but then pop up to medium - what's the real battery level?-..." Read more
"...Then after 5 months the batteries died...." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the value of the lock. They say it's overpriced, a big waste of money, and an expensive paperweight. Customers also mention that the Connect unit is pricey for what it does and its signal reception is poor. Overall, customers feel the lock is useless and not worth the money.
"...case it does something useful in the future, but for now, it doesn't serve many purposes...." Read more
"...It has done everything I want it to do. It's a bit spendy, but if you are in the market for a smart lock and have an iPhone, I wholeheartedly..." Read more
"...The bottom line is that this lock costs too much for a product that should essentially still be in beta...." Read more
"...improvements they could make, but it's a good, solid product and well worth buying.Original Review..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the lock. They mention that the unit looks a bit bulky on their door, the geofence is also too large, and the knob is freakishly big. The lock is also bulky, and some say that the door chamber was too small for the adapter. That said, some complain that the mounting is too wide for some doors with windows, and that it doesn't fit a lot of doors.
"...The lock itself, while a bit bulky, is very aesthetically designed...." Read more
"...I'm not crazy about, besides the Amazon advertising method, is that it is so big. I wish it was smaller...." Read more
"...The lock arrived and was really easy to install. It's a bit bulky, but looks nice. Then the problems started...." Read more
"...But, for me, it's too long to be really useful when I enter/exit the house (as I can use my keys more quickly)...." Read more
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Q&A: Before giving my review, let me answer some questions that I had and that I haven't seen answered anywhere else (except for the answers to questions that I added myself):
Question: can you still use Siri with the lock if you don't have AppleTV or August connect?
Answer: yes. You can still use Siri to lock, unlock, and give you the status of the lock, but you need to be in Bluetooth range.
Question: if you use the "auto unlock feature," how can you be sure that when you walk to your door to see who rings the bell, it won't sense you and automatically unlock the door?"
Answer: the auto unlock feature will not activate until you've gone several blocks away from your front door. Even if you're out of Bluetooth range – I think that when you get back into Bluetooth range, your phone sends the lock a signal, indicating that you haven't been that far away, so the automatic unlock does not activate. Another example: if you simply walk outside to take out the garbage and lock the door behind you, that is probably not far enough for the auto-unlock to function.
Question: If you use the auto unlock feature on your front door, go far enough away for it to function, but then come in through a different door, Will it automatically unlock the front door once you come within Bluetooth range?
Answer: yes. For me, I have this lock set on our front door and as I was entering my garage, I received a notice that it had automatically unlocked the front door. I was disappointed at this and have since disabled the auto unlock feature. I am not "penalizing" August for this, as I think the only fix would be to allow the user to adjust the Bluetooth range and I'm not aware of any app that allows that.
Question: if your phone is already using Bluetooth to connect to something else, like a headset, will it still also connect with the lock?
Answer: yes. It will recognize a lock and you can still use your phone to lock and unlock the door. Admittedly, I have not tried this while being actually on a phone call.
SET UP. Set up was super simple. I am getting better at doing home repairs, but I consider myself someone who can replace things rather than put something in brand new. For example, I can't just say "I'm going to install a light here," but if the light is there, I can replace it with something else. I figured it would not be a big deal for me to remove part of our deadbolt and replace it with the August lock. I was correct. I just followed the instructions and it really only took me 10 minutes because I wanted to make sure I went slowly. And I would say that a good two of those minutes was spent on something really dumb – if you have a Schlage deadbolt, then the colored attachment piece you will use has its slot on the diagonal, from upper right to lower left, with a little notch on top. For the life of me, I could not figure out how to get the little attachment piece set that way with the knob on top. For me, it was on the bottom. If this happens to you, here's the solution: flip the little piece around so that the end closest to you is now closest to the outside part of the door!
INSTRUCTIONS. If you look at the instructions and get nervous, thinking that they are too long or detailed, realize that August really did a wonderful job in breaking down each step. This makes the instructions longer, but easier to follow. It is the products that try to keep their instructions short that force you to use your own judgment or interpretation of what they're saying, making the install harder. This really was simple.
OPERATIONS. The lock works great. The app has been working great – it recognizes and syncs with the lock right away. It is easy to lock and unlock with my phone app and it is still very easy to lock and unlock by hand. The iOS widget make it super-quick to pull up the app if you do not want to use Siri
AESTHETICS. Visually, the unit looks cool – modern lines – but it is big. Maybe a hockey puck that is twice the height and 1-1/2 times the circumference? I found a really good way to "hide" the bulk somewhat, while adding additional protection, but it adds to the amount of work involved. There is something called a door lock reinforcer, which reinforces the part of the door around the lock. Since people who break in doors kick them in by the lock because it is the weakest part of the door, this gives added security, and if you match the color of your reinforcer to the color of your August unit, they blend in together and it hides some of the bulk. Following are a couple of links to a reinforcer that should work for the silver and a reinforcer that I can attest works for the black one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006GDULOK/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_tai_LNazxbY34J4HB
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D2K35GQ/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_tai_KPazxbAWVY8CX
Of course, if your current lock set is not silver or this dark brown/black, you will either want to forget about this or change out the lock set. I'm giving you links to ones that cover the upper deadbolt and the lower door handle, but they do also sell them for just the deadbolt, so if you did not want to bother removing the lower handles, just look for reinforcers for the single deadbolt. The only other thing you need to know about reinforcers is that other than using a screwdriver, you may need to sand down the portion of your door in order for it to close right since it increases door thickness. I think the extra work was well worth the added security and better aesthetics.
Now, if you are like me and use this as an opportunity to change all of your hardware – a new outside deadbolt and a new door handle system, well…that could create a project as it did for me, but the difficult part was following the instructions to install the new equipment. The August lock portion was super simple!
- Google Home
- Samsung Smartthings - Several Sensor and several Smart Plugs
- Alexa and a couple Alexa Dots
- August Connect, Lock, Keypad,
- Nest Thermostats
- Many Nest Cams
- 2/3rds of my home is fitted with LIFX bulbs
- Logitech Harmony
- Lutron Automatic black out and diaphanous shades
My favorite is probably the LIFX bulbs but the one I probably would buy first and is the most "essential" is the August Smart Lock in combination with the August connect. I will lay out two examples:
1) I am about to move and Verizon - of course - has me waiting at my new home for the entire day and does not show up. They give me a replacement date the following week. I manage to schedule two contractors on the same day to start work on Audio Visual and Fireplace install. I get into a very minor accident the morning of, and my 1 hour cushion evaporates. A very close friend lives 5 minutes away from where I am moving. I explain to him what I want each team to do and then grant him access to my August Lock. He drives over, accesses the key that I had given him in the App, and when Verizon happened to be ~2 hours early... he was able to let the tech in. By the time I got the house, Verizon was 80% done and the contractors already started the work. LIFE SAVER!
2) Time opened up one of the contractor's calendar, and he wanted to finish up the work on the fireplace early....and I happened to be on the Plane.. (with wifi). Contractor sent me note saying he was in front of my door and get started immediately... Somewhere past the Rockies, I opened my door on the East cost with the aid of August Smart Lock and August Connect. Install done ahead of schedule. TIME SAVER!
Features I really like:
Auto Lock: I set me Auto lock for anywhere between 2-5 minutes. I never have to worry about locking the door. Leaving or arriving home, it just manages it for me. If is locked in the App... the door is locked and vice versa. GREAT FEATURE.
The Auto Unlock.... WHEN this feature works 90% of time, I will be 5+. When you leave the geofence of the area surrounding your home (based on your wifi connection), your phone takes note. When you arrive and connect back to wifi, the lock will automatically unlock. When this doesn't work, I generally use the August Keypad which is simple enough, but essentially I rarely use my key. When it works, I just walk into my home. It knows who I am. CHERRY ON TOP
Other Pros
- Works well with Logitech Harmony (can control your lock by remote... thought it is easier in the App)
- Don't want to unlock from the App? You can manually twist the lock to open or close it (genius design). The down side is "some" of your guests will yank on the lock when they want to get out - instead of asking how it works.
Cons:
- If your door has a Mortise Lock. Forget it. I tried to install this, but no dice. Needs to be a standard bolt lock. However, the Mortise locks, I learned, are more secure than standard dead bolt -side note.
- If there is any door interference - like weatherproofing, the lock will jam, and you will need your key or some "ingenuity to get in your house" as well as to recalibrate the August. You have to ensure the door closes smoothly. I have weather proofing and it works perfectly, so it is doable.
- Does not work with Google Home (yet?)
- If you don't want the app to know your movement, then some of the cool features are not for you, but the Lock is still excellent.
- Works with Alexa (Lock feature - but not the unlock feature for obvious reasons), but the word choice has to be very precise... so I rarely use it.
- Initial set up was painful for me, because my door is old and thick, so I could not find a lock that August recommended. At a whim, I just tried to attach the August lock with the adaptors to my current dead bolt, and it just worked. Lesson learned: try it with your existing lock first before you run around to Home Depot, Lowes, and the web to get a replacement.
Photos: Opening signal, closing signal, the outside of lock (which remains the same), the Doorbell (not in the same league-though there is potential) and Keypad (GREAT ADDITION) installed next to one another, August Connect (MUST HAVE for remote unlocking) plugged in less than 10ft from Door.
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2017
- Google Home
- Samsung Smartthings - Several Sensor and several Smart Plugs
- Alexa and a couple Alexa Dots
- August Connect, Lock, Keypad,
- Nest Thermostats
- Many Nest Cams
- 2/3rds of my home is fitted with LIFX bulbs
- Logitech Harmony
- Lutron Automatic black out and diaphanous shades
My favorite is probably the LIFX bulbs but the one I probably would buy first and is the most "essential" is the August Smart Lock in combination with the August connect. I will lay out two examples:
1) I am about to move and Verizon - of course - has me waiting at my new home for the entire day and does not show up. They give me a replacement date the following week. I manage to schedule two contractors on the same day to start work on Audio Visual and Fireplace install. I get into a very minor accident the morning of, and my 1 hour cushion evaporates. A very close friend lives 5 minutes away from where I am moving. I explain to him what I want each team to do and then grant him access to my August Lock. He drives over, accesses the key that I had given him in the App, and when Verizon happened to be ~2 hours early... he was able to let the tech in. By the time I got the house, Verizon was 80% done and the contractors already started the work. LIFE SAVER!
2) Time opened up one of the contractor's calendar, and he wanted to finish up the work on the fireplace early....and I happened to be on the Plane.. (with wifi). Contractor sent me note saying he was in front of my door and get started immediately... Somewhere past the Rockies, I opened my door on the East cost with the aid of August Smart Lock and August Connect. Install done ahead of schedule. TIME SAVER!
Features I really like:
Auto Lock: I set me Auto lock for anywhere between 2-5 minutes. I never have to worry about locking the door. Leaving or arriving home, it just manages it for me. If is locked in the App... the door is locked and vice versa. GREAT FEATURE.
The Auto Unlock.... WHEN this feature works 90% of time, I will be 5+. When you leave the geofence of the area surrounding your home (based on your wifi connection), your phone takes note. When you arrive and connect back to wifi, the lock will automatically unlock. When this doesn't work, I generally use the August Keypad which is simple enough, but essentially I rarely use my key. When it works, I just walk into my home. It knows who I am. CHERRY ON TOP
Other Pros
- Works well with Logitech Harmony (can control your lock by remote... thought it is easier in the App)
- Don't want to unlock from the App? You can manually twist the lock to open or close it (genius design). The down side is "some" of your guests will yank on the lock when they want to get out - instead of asking how it works.
Cons:
- If your door has a Mortise Lock. Forget it. I tried to install this, but no dice. Needs to be a standard bolt lock. However, the Mortise locks, I learned, are more secure than standard dead bolt -side note.
- If there is any door interference - like weatherproofing, the lock will jam, and you will need your key or some "ingenuity to get in your house" as well as to recalibrate the August. You have to ensure the door closes smoothly. I have weather proofing and it works perfectly, so it is doable.
- Does not work with Google Home (yet?)
- If you don't want the app to know your movement, then some of the cool features are not for you, but the Lock is still excellent.
- Works with Alexa (Lock feature - but not the unlock feature for obvious reasons), but the word choice has to be very precise... so I rarely use it.
- Initial set up was painful for me, because my door is old and thick, so I could not find a lock that August recommended. At a whim, I just tried to attach the August lock with the adaptors to my current dead bolt, and it just worked. Lesson learned: try it with your existing lock first before you run around to Home Depot, Lowes, and the web to get a replacement.
Photos: Opening signal, closing signal, the outside of lock (which remains the same), the Doorbell (not in the same league-though there is potential) and Keypad (GREAT ADDITION) installed next to one another, August Connect (MUST HAVE for remote unlocking) plugged in less than 10ft from Door.
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Make sure your deadbolt slides in and out of the door jam without any impedance. Anything making the motor work harder will wear it out faster or the lock won't engage correctly. Best to check this and have it aligned correctly before buying the smart lock as you don't change out the deadbolt itself.
We also purchased the August Connect to access the unit via wifi, and away from home. The August connect does complain during setup unless it gets a "great" signal, but works just fine with just a "good" connection. We have ours inside a closet 2 metres away from the August lock and it works fine.
Adding users is a bit annoying, as all new users need to install the app, setup an account, and have authorization from you. Not difficult, just a bit longer a process than expected. Upside is they use 2 step authentication to help with security, and no unauthorized strangers can connect to the lock once it's been paired with an owner (without a factory reset).
Auto-unlock so far has been flawless. You do need to ensure both your wifi and bluetooth are on, on your phone, and make sure you don't reboot your phone or shut down the app. If you do while away, it will assume you aren't away and auto-unlock won't work (or you have to manually set yourself away on the app). Note both my wife and I are using iPhone 6 phones.
Overall, quite happy with the unit. Now coming home with my hands full, I just open the door. No more fumbling with keys.