I use this at my primary (and only) residence for both entrances. One door has the WiFi enabled and the other door only has Bluetooth. I’ve been really happy with the reliability zand responsiveness of this product.
It was fairly easy to install with minimal tools. My only complaint with this is that the little plastic insert that it tells you to use based on your lock manufacturer didn’t work, but I used another one that was included and it worked fine. So that was a little hiccup, but not a big deal. On the back door, we did have to move the metal lock plate slightly because the deadbolt was a little difficult to turn and it caused the smart lock to fail. A pretty easy reposition made it work just fine.
When you use the app to lock and unlock, there’s a pleasant audible indicator as well as a little light that turns red or green to show whether it’s locked or unlocked (it does turn off after a second). The whole device is heavy and feels very high quality, with mostly metal components.
I like that, from the outside, a visitor doesn’t know that it’s a smart device, and you can use a key or unlock it from the app with the same results. The device that covers the lock from the inside is larger than I anticipated but after a few days I barely noticed it. It’s pretty intuitive that you just twist to manually lock/unlock it and the sensor that indicates when it’s ajar is responsive and accurate.
I do anticipate buying a second WiFi hub because I like knowing I can check on both doors remotely. I have found that now that I don’t need to lock my door with a key, I have to make a more conscious effort to remember to lock it from the app. So the WiFi hub will give me additional peace of mind.
We had a little trouble with the app at first - my husband and I each installed one of the locks and each had to create an account to go through installation. There wasn’t a way, that we could find, to merge the two instances of our house that we created independently, so we ended up deleting one, and reinstalling it under the same account and sharing it with the other person. So that was kind of annoying. But that’s an app-side software issue and not an issue with the lock itelf.
We turned off the auto-lock feature (I locked myself out once getting the mail without my phone in hand...oops). We also don’t use the Auto Unlock feature but we probably will once we get the second WiFi hub.
Overall, I’m very happy with our purchase. When it’s time to change the batteries (not a problem so far) it will be super simple to replace them. If someone had young kids or a pawsy pet, I think the battery plate would probably be too easy to remove as it’s held on by a strong magnet. For us, it’s great and feels really good.
It works with home kit, but in my experience, home kit needs some work. That’s Apple’s problem, not this product at all. Sometimes when we tell Siri to unlock the door she will be confused and say she can’t but then it unlocks anyway. Again, this is an Apple problem, not with the lock. The August app has never failed us.
| Brand | August Home |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | Smart Lock |
| Lock Type | Key Lock |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 3.4 x 2.22 x 3.4 inches |
| Material | Metal |
| Style | Smart Lock |
| Color | Silver |
| Finish Type | Powder Coated |
| Included Components | August Smart Lock, DoorSense Sensor, 4 AA Batteries, Lock Adapter and Mounting Hardware |
| Controller Type | Vera, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings |
| Item Weight | 0.87 Pounds |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Z-Wave |
| Manufacturer | August Home Inc |
| Part Number | AUG-SL-CON-S03 |
| Item Weight | 13.9 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 3.4 x 2.22 x 3.4 inches |
| Item model number | AUG-SL-CON-S03 |
| Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Finish | Powder Coated |
| Power Source | battery powered |
| Voltage | 1.5 Volts |
| Installation Method | Retrofit deadbolt lock |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Special Features | Smart Lock |
| Usage | Amateur |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer |
