The serial number of your August Smart Lock is located on the back of the device. PLEASE NOTE: If your lock is mounted on a door, you will need to remove the lock from its mounting plate to access the serial number. You can also find information about your lock, such as the serial number, in the August App.
Where is the QR Code on August door lock?
The QR Code is located on the inside of the front battery cover. To remove the cover, simply press down on the August logo located at the bottom of the face plate.
Can you have two August smart locks?
Each of your August Smart Locks will require an August Connect. They were built to work in tandem. 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.
Can you use August smart lock without connect?
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.
How do I connect my august lock to WIFI?
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- Open the August App and select the associated Home from your Keychain.
- Select the gear icon to navigate to Lock Settings.
- Select the associated device to open Lock Settings.
- Scroll to the Utilities section and select Connect to Wi-Fi Network.
- Select BEGIN WI-FI SETUP.
Can August LOCK be hacked?
It is possible for August Smart Lock to be hacked, but it is not common. August Smart Lock is connected to the user’s Wi-Fi, and can also be paired to smart devices through Bluetooth. This makes it possible for hackers to manipulate the smart lock through other connections. This is rare, but possible.
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.
Does August Lock work with ring?
August Smart Lock Pro also works with Ring Alarm. Ring Alarm is a DIY security system that incorporates security sensors, Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Ring cameras. With the integration, you create rules for your lock and security system to follow. For example, you can set it to arm your system when the door is locked.
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.
What happens if August Smart Lock battery dies?
When your August smart lock battery dies, the lock stops working electronically, meaning you can’t unlock it via the App on your phone until the batteries are replaced. But you can manually unlock your door (with a physical key) via the original deadbolt, as August locks fit with the existing deadbolt on your door.
Can August lock be opened manually?
Yes you can turn the August Lock manually to latch/unlatch the deadbolt manually from the inside. Additionally, you can use your existing key from the outside.
Where is the smart network switch?
With Mobile Data enabled, go to Menu > Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap the action button (More button on some Samsung devices). Tap on smart network switch. Set it on OFF if you want it disabled or ON if you want to enable Smart network switch.
How do you make August lock discoverable?
To begin the inclusion process:
- Open the August App and navigate to Lock Settings.
- Go to Z-Wave Settings. The first time you perform this action the screen will state that The Lock is not connected to a Z-Wave Network
- Tap Add to a Z-Wave Network and follow the instructions to begin the inclusion process.
Why does my august lock lose WIFI connection?
As you probably know, the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock does not support the 5GHz Wi-Fi network band, but 2.4GHz. So if your lock keeps losing connection, chances are you have a dual-band router, and it automatically switches between the two bandwidths (5GHz and 2.4GHz).You can do this via your router’s Wi-Fi settings.
How long should August batteries last?
The team at August estimates the lock’s batteries should last three to six months.
How long do batteries last in Schlage locks?
The Schlage Touch is powered by a 9V battery and because it is a standard electronic lock, the battery life will last two years with a low-battery warning that will alert you long before the battery is completely drained.
How do I check the battery level on my August lock?
There is no way to check the battery level for your August devices in the August App, but you will be notified when the batteries need to be replaced. Once a lock’s batteries reach 25% capacity, a low-battery notification appears on your phone’s unlock screen.
What is the most secure smart lock?
The best smart locks you can buy today
- August Wi-Fi Smart Lock. The best smart lock overall.
- August Smart Lock. The best smart lock value.
- Schlage Encode. Best smart lock with an alarm.
- Yale Real Living Assure SL. The best smart lock design.
- Kwikset Halo.
- Lockly Secure Plus.
- Nest X Yale.
- Kwikset Premis.
Is August secure?
Security researchers found a vulnerability in a version of August’s smart locks that use the Connect add-on to connect to WiFi that could let hackers take over your home WiFi.August doesn’t sell user data, which is good.
Can WiFi locks be hacked?
Not only can many smart locks be hacked, but they also are proven to have other vulnerabilities like the ability to be removed with a flathead screwdriver. Since smart locks often work with an existing deadbolt, this may mean they have the same level of security as traditional locks.
What does the August Connect do?
August Connect is essentially a $50 WiFi bridge for the smart lock, connecting to the device being Bluetooth and then relaying signals to the cloud over the home’s WiFi network. The device plugs directly into an outlet near the smart lock and can be connected to WiFi via the August mobile app.
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