August Wi-Fi Smartlock Review - 4th Generation - Works with Existing Deadbolt

VIDEO INDEX:
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Price
01:16 - Smart Device Support
01:26 - Wi-Fi Not Compatible with Apple Homekit
01:38 - Batteries
02:03 - Manual Locking
02:10 - Sensor
03:14 - Install Process
04:06 - August App Locking & Unlocking
04:30 - Alexa Demo
06:16 - Activity Log
06:49 - Virtual Keys
08:35 - Advanced Settings
09:43 - Auto Lock
10:21 - Amazon Alexa Routines
11:13 - Conclusion

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[logikgr]

I've had this lock since its release, almost 2 years ago, and it has been a great device - my first smart lock. I've had to recalibrate it twice in that time, which is like a 4-step process that takes about 30seconds to go through. And once it didn't warn me about low battery, which wasn't a problem since I still carry my key anyway. If your WiFi router/access point is set to auto-change channel, it will cause the lock to reset its WiFi connection from time to time. It's something that wouldn't interfere with door unlocking if you're near, since it also uses Bluetooth, and it almost always reconnects to WiFi quickly.

[winb]

Was watching this and it went private as I was watching. Good to see it's back.

[johnm]

Hi Lon. great job, as usual. I couldn't help but notice that your back door, like mine, has glass near the deadbolt. That is the exact reason for having keyed deadbolt lock access on both sides of the lock. Otherwise, someone could smash the pane near the handle, reach thru, unlock and open the door. I realize that you are working with what you have to test out the product, but it seems worth noting.

[HuberRealEstateGroupofFlorida]

Do you know of a similar product that has a code or fingerprint ? I need a double deadbolt and would like one side to be smart.

[jimg]

You mentioned that for safety purposes you can’t unlock by I voice. When you ask the SwitchBot lock to unlock with voice (Amazon Echo) it asks for a code.

[JROsteen]

How did you set up this lock with Alexa? I keep trying to connect it, but it won't allow me to do so. It comes up with the August home login page, but after I type in my credentials for August, it tells me it's the wrong user/pass. This happens even after changing my password. I can log into the app but not their web server. Just wondering how you got around that?

[theone]

An internet connected deadbolt? What can possibly go wrong?

[jasondessenberg]

I wish some would come out with a smart lock for a sliding glass patio door.

[IMDABROWN]

I was hoping this version would work with Medeco locks. ☹

[oxygon]

Why was the video taken private for a bit?

[mie]

This works with HomeKit like any other device that works on HomeKit if you have an tv as hub or iPad hub; that’s how all HomeKit devices work.

[enhompe]

Hi Lon, I'd like to give my neighbor an entry code that will only work when we're away. (We currently have a Danalock, and he came in one time when my wife was at home. It was an uncomfortable moment, and after that she made me remove his code entirely so that wouldn't happen again.) Is a rule like this offered by August, did you notice? That would solve this problem very neatly.

[ghardt]

We would have to get a whole new lock anyway because there is a metal piece that runs the entire length of the handle and lock.

[whopua]

Maybe it looks better in person but that trim piece looked like a hole. Maybe also because your door is white.

[George_us]

I wonder who came up with their user interface. A solid circle or broken circle supposedly represent a lock. SMH...

[pervertedalchemist]

This is one of those creations that sound like a recipe for disaster.

[mokisan]

This looks like a privacy nightmare, why are Americans so into making everything smart? No offence to you lon.

Just really curious.i have obviously liked and watched your video to support you. But still curious 😅