Before disassembling anything on your door, you should check a few things. Make sure your door closes easily and all the way. If you need to give it an extra shove or pull up or down on hinges, a ...

The Smart Lock Pro from August Home works with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HomeKit and Z-Wave Plus. Once everything connects you can monitor the front door from anywhere with a smartphone. (August Home) The ...

On sale for $149 (or $130 off its usual $279 sticker price), the August Smart Lock Pro + Connect Remove non-product link kit includes both the smart lock and a bridge that connects the ...

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I decided to test out smart locks and I ended up smarting. Granted, if I had a modern mass-manufactured door, the promise of a 10-minute installation might have been true. And maybe I caught the apps ...

August has been a household name in the smart lock industry for many years, serving as one of the most popular options for people who want the benefits of a smart lock without replacing their existing ...

If you've installed an August lock before, you'll know how straightforward it is to switch out an existing "dumb" deadbolt for the Smart Lock Pro. Indeed, it's the same mounting system – a metal plate ...

August adds Wi-Fi while shrinking the overall size of its hardware Considerably, making this a better retrofit option than ever. For years, market leader August has relied on a two-product solution to ...

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No Alexa or Google Assistant compatibility without extra purchase. Auto Unlock can be hit-or-miss due to Bluetooth geofencing. When August first introduced its smart lock in 2014, it bested the ...