The Connected by August Module will allow you to lock/unlock, share access and see who comes and goes all from your August app.Connected by August Locks and Kits come with the August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge so you can lock and unlock from anywhere using your August app.
What does connected by August mean?
August Connect serves as a Wi-Fi bridge between August Servers and your Smart Lock so you can lock and unlock your Smart Lock remotely, right from your phone. With August Connect, you can instantly let visitors into your home when you’re not there.
Is August and Yale the same?
Yale has been a favorite lock brand since 1840, with customers worldwide. Our sister company August is a smart retrofit lock pioneer that’s already one million users strong.
How do I install connected by August kit?
How to Install: Connected by August / Yale Access Module
- Remove battery cover. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, loosen the battery cover screw.
- Remove a battery.
- Insert the module.
- Replace the battery.
- Replace the cover.
- Registering the Module.
- Set up your lock in the August / Yale Access App.
- Set up Connect Wi-Fi Bridge.
Is Yale owned by August?
Assa Abloy, the world’s largest lock maker and the parent company of August Home and Yale, announced some new products at CES this week.As a well-known brand when it comes to smart lock in the U.S., August Home is iterating and refining with new products without any groundbreaking change.
Do I need August Connect?
Best answer: No. The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock has everything built inside and can connect to the Internet without a Connect Bridge. If you have an August Smart Lock or a Smart Lock Pro (Generation 1, 2, or 3), your smart lock will function locally via Bluetooth connection without a Connect Bridge.
Do I need multiple August connects?
Do I need a separate August Connect or August Wi-Fi Bridge for every Smart Lock? Yes. The ratio of August Smart Lock to August Wi-Fi bridge is 1:1.
What company owns August?
August Home
| The 2nd-generation August smart lock on display at an Amazon Books location. | |
|---|---|
| Key people | Jason Johnson (Co-founder and chief executive officer) Yves B?har (Co-founder and chief creative officer) |
| Products | August Smart Lock August Doorbell Cam August Smart Keypad August Connect August App |
| Parent | Assa Abloy |
Does Yale Own August Smart Lock?
Yale door locks’ parent company to acquire August Home
ASSA ABLOY, parent company of Yale locks, is acquiring August Home, the companies announced Thursday. The company that owns Yale locks will buy August Home, a DIY smart home security company, the businesses announced Thursday.
Do all Yale assure locks work with August?
Locking and unlocking with the app, activity logs and user access all work like any August smart lock. The module will only be sold as part of the $129 Connected by August Kit for Yale Assure Locks kit. That includes the August module, DoorSense sensor and August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge.
How long does August lock battery last?
three to six months
The team at August estimates the lock’s batteries should last three to six months. That’s a shorter suggested lifespan than the six months to a year promised for the older, AA models. According to August, the no. 1 factor in battery life is the quality of your Wi-Fi connection.
Can August connect work with multiple locks?
The Connect is a wi-fi bridge that connects your lock to your phone no matter where you are. The Connect also enables every single feature the smart lock has. If you have one smart lock in your house, get the August Connect. If you have multiple August locks in your home, get a Connect for each lock.
Does Yale lock work with Apple home?
The lock is HomeKit-enabled so it allows you to lock or unlock and share access all from your Yale Secure app.
What companies do Assa Abloy own?
Assa Abloy has since made over 200 acquisitions including Yale lock, Chubb Locks, Medeco in the United States, Mul-T-Lock in Israel and Fichet-Bauche in France. Its two largest shareholders are Latour and Melker Sch?rling AB.
Who bought Yale?
Assa Abloy
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Who owns Yale locks?
Linus Yale, Jr. Yale is one of the world’s oldest lock manufacturers, owned by Assa Abloy. Over its long history, Yale has received patents for dozens of its products and the company has distributed its products to more than 120 markets, including Australia, Greece, India, Kuwait, etc.
Do I need August connect with HomeKit?
Yes, if you have a compatible Apple bridge within Bluetooth range of your August Smart Lock that is setup to work with HomeKit.PLEASE NOTE: An Apple bridge (i.e.: AppleTV, HomePod, etc.) is required to operate HomeKit remotely for every version of August Smart Lock.
Do smart locks work without Wi-Fi?
Smart locks do not require Wi-Fi to work. There are several wireless methods available to connect to a smart lock including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Z-Wave, and Zigbee.
Does August keypad need bridge?
August Smart Lock without an August Wi-Fi Bridge
Receive Smart Alerts only if another August App (AA) user locks/unlocks your door using August App. Without an August Wi-Fi bridge, battery readings may be delayed or not send at all until a lock Owner connects to the lock through the August App.
Can I have multiple smart locks?
Unlike mechanical locks where you might need to carry a different set of keys for every door, managing a smart lock doesn’t get more difficult just because you have more than one.
Does August lock work without WiFi?
Do August smart locks work without Wi-Fi? Yes, August smart locks can be operated without Wi-Fi as they can also connect via Bluetooth or Z-Wave. However, you need Wi-Fi if you’re looking to control your lock remotely. If you’re still curious about how the August smart lock works, you want to continue reading.
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