August Smart Door Lock Install and Review

A complete install guide including a review of my first 9 months using an August Smart Lock and Keypad for my Airbnb. We will also cover some common problems which you might encounter during the install and setup of your August 4th generation Smart Lock.

Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:00 Installation of Smart Lock
4:45 Installation of Door Position Sensor
6:03 How Long Do The Batteries Last
7:00 Common Problem 1: Calibration Will Not Complete
7:23 Common Problem 2: Door Won't Lock and Error Pops Up
8:40 Airbnb Integration
8:57 Final Thoughts

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[carlotaboadamd]

I just installed mine today over a Gen1 Aug lock. The set up was easy but my App kept kicking me off. Had to call their 1-800 for customer service - but guess what? They were super friendly and very knowledgeable (on a Sunday too!!). Walked me step by step until we got it right. Thx for the video and the tip on buying these batteries in bulk!! Cheers!!

[dannyrunny]

TL;DR: battery lasts about 3 months according to this video. @ 6:23

[DennisFederwitz]

Nice video, I installed one of these in my home and it is that easy. A couple things… 1) I have had mine in operation for just over 1 year and have not had to change the batteries yet! 2) The smart connect with mine failed out of the box and had to get it replaced. Support via email was great and had a new one shipping within 3 days of when I reported the issue.

[mschilling]

I have mine giving me email notifications for when the battery needs replacing. I replaced them once after getting notified, and then decided to try a long-term test the second time. I ignored the next email notification, and also opened and closed the lock twice to make sure it was being used regularly at each notification as the door does not get daily use and I wanted to show more actual use.
Surprise! the batteries kept going for a full two months after the first notification and I count 65 (!) email notifications since the first one that I kept ignoring. I conclude therefore, that the notification is based on a simple set time, like two months, rather than an actual reading of the battery's energy level. In my case, the lock is not used very much and I can easily keep the batteries in for twice the allotted time.

[hassanbazzi]

Well explained. I couldn’t keep my eyes off the beautiful door window. Paint is crazy color like purple and white trim

[probablynot]

Years ago, I had a divided glass door very similar to that one. One day, when I was at work, a thief climbed over our fence, picked up a rock in our back yard, busted the pane closest to the deadbolt and door handle, and let himself in to burgle our home. Fortunately, something startled him. We came home to pile of tempered glass and our stereo equipment stacked inside the open back door. The pane was replaced with laminated glass.

[johnhastings]

This was just great. I'm in Chicago so if you ever do a meet and great I'd love to be part of it. Thanks for all your great videos.

[ivanwill]

Well, well, rather timely. We have been in our house for 2 years now. And, the Builder installed a Kwikset pin lock. My Missus wants the door painted. That means having it sanded and all that. During that project, I might install a newer door lock. Maybe something like this. Alas, not fond of the battery situation. But, I also understand why. I guess the battery would last longer for us, as we use the garage door, more than the front door...

[richg]

Robber from outside of house: “Alexa! Unlock the front door!”

Alexa from inside of house: “OK.”

[cornbreadfedkirkpatrick]

I do like your suggestions and my friend who is a contractor does likes my friend drain idea he does recommend them on a lot of commercial property he works on

[MannyZavala-wmne]

Nice video, but I thought that you were going to show how to program your phone to it 😊😞🙄

[inegma]

The batteries last about 2 weeks with low use gen4....I want my gen3 lock back, batteries lasted 3months or more.

[kiwipika]

Hello the unit is not staying on the base when I close the wings. Not sure what I’m doing wrong

[mcphotonow]

Many don’t ask this and not sure why… If power goes out or wifi is disconnected how would you assist an AirBnB guest while you were out of the area?

[richs]

Does the keypad take batteries & how often are they changed? How do you install the keypad?

[ProudAmerican]

I had the GEN three and I have a GEN four which I did not install yet because I had a smart router and I didn’t know if it would work with a smart wireless router

[tobesn]

I have a deadbolt that has vertical screws rather than horizontal. Can you mount the system at 90 degrees, will it still work?

[Shlezra]

Could you please provide the link to the video you mention at 8:20. I actually have this problem with my door when it gets cold, the lock doesn't lock unless someone pushes the door in.

[motowncooking]

I have a question I just got one yesterday the Wi-Fi fourth generation

I noticed that when I leave my house and go a circ proximity away from my house it does not automatically lock now I could do a auto lock off of a set timer. My issue is I don't like that option because my door will auto lock and say if I don't have my phone on me and I'm talking to my neighbor or something like that I might get locked out of my house. Is there a way to get it to auto lock only if I go away from my house a certain distance instead of a timer?