How Do You Turn On August Smart Lock?

How to Enable Auto-Lock on Android

1. Open the August App and select the applicable property from the keychain if there is more than one.
2. Tap the Settings Gear Icon in the top right-hand corner on the lock circle screen.
3. Select the lock from the devices shown.
4. Select Auto-Lock, which is listed in the automations menu.

How do you power cycle August Smart lock?

Power Cycle Your Phone
Press and hold your iPhone’s sleep/wake button until you see the option to “slide to power off”, then power your phone off. Once your phone is powered off, press and hold the sleep/wake button to power it on again. Once powered on, open the August App.

Why is my august lock not working?

Locate the red reset button on the back of the lock. Press and hold the red reset button until the red light turns off (about 5 seconds). The lock will reboot and show a long green flash of the LED. Go to Lock Settings in the August App and try to set up HomeKit again.

Can you manually turn August Smart lock?

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.

How do I connect my august lock to my phone?

In the August App, go to the side menu (upper left), tap Set Up New Device. Choose Set Up An August Connect. Choose a lock with which to associate your Connect. When prompted, plug connect into an outlet near your door and then follow the in-app instructions.

How do I reconnect August lock to WIFI?

Try the reboot steps a second time, but hold the button down for 7 seconds. If this doesn’t work, disconnect and reinstall the Connect using the August App: Open your August App and go to the Setting’s menu (gear symbol). Select the Connect from the devices listed then select Disconnect Device from the menu options.

Does August Lock use WIFI?

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.

Why does August lock say open locked?

If the encasing has been removed from the DoorSense™ magnet, the August App might display that your door is open when it is actually closed. The front cover (encasing) is a necessary part of the DoorSense™ device that is required for proper calibration. Removing it can throw off the calibration.

Does August lock work with Bluetooth?

August Connect works with your August Smart Lock so that you can operate the lock when you are away from home. Your August Connect acts as a “bridge” between the bluetooth connection of your August Smart Lock, and the Wi-Fi connection of your wireless router.

Why does my august lock beep?

A lock jam is another cause for the morse code sound. If you suspect that your lock is jammed, remove the lock from your door and check for any obstructions preventing the deadbolt from being thrown smoothly.Scroll down and find the option Calibrate Lock. Follow in-app recalibration instructions.

How do you unlock August smart lock without phone?

How Do I Enter My Home and/or Disable Access if My Phone is Lost or Stolen?

1. Go to the website account.august.com.
2. Select the link Login with email from the bottom of the screen.
3. Enter your email and password to login.
4. Login to your email account and retrieve the verification code.

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.

How can I access Smart Lock?

On an Android Device

1. Go into Settings > Security > Advanced > Trust agents and make sure that Smart Lock is turned on.
2. Then, still under the Security settings, search for Smart Lock.
3. Tap Smart Lock and enter your password, unlock pattern, or pin code, or use your fingerprint.

How do I use Smart Lock on my phone?

What is Smart Lock and how do I use it?

1. 1 Open the Settings app.
2. 2 Tap Lock screen.
3. 3 Tap Smart Lock. You will be asked to confirm your screen lock. Please note: to use Smart Lock you need to have a screen lock set up.
4. 4 Tap on the Smart Lock type that you want to use.

How do I access my smart lock remotely?

To connect to your lock remotely, follow these steps:

1. Open your August App and go to your lock circle. If you have more than one lock, please select your lock from the keychain and then go to its lock circle.
2. Tap the gray Wi-Fi icon.
3. The Wi-Fi Icon changes color when you are connected to the lock remotely.

How do I turn off smart network switch?

Enabling / Disabling Smart Network Switch on Samsung devices

1. With Mobile Data enabled, go to Menu > Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the action button (More button on some Samsung devices).
3. Tap on smart network switch.
4. Set it on OFF if you want it disabled or ON if you want to enable Smart network switch.

How do I reset my August Lock Bridge?

To perform a hard reset on your Connect, leave the device plugged in and hold the reset button down for 5 seconds, then let go. You should see a pulsating green light, which indicates that the device is back in set up mode. If you want to set up your Connect again, follow these set up instructions.

Do I need August connect with HomeKit?

Does Siri work remotely? Yes, if you have a compatible Apple bridge within Bluetooth range of your August Smart Lock that is setup to work with HomeKit. You can then use Siri remotely or operate remotely through the August app.For more info on setting up your apple TV, this resource should help.

How long should batteries last in August lock?

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.

How can I tell if my door is open?

How does the Door/Window sensor actually detect if a door is open…

1. A reed switch is a small electrical switch that stays closed in the presence of a magnetic field.
2. When the magnetic field is removed, the switch opens.

What is August DoorSense?

With DoorSense on your door, your August Smart Lock can detect when your door is open or closed in addition to whether or not the deadbolt is locked. If you accidentally leave the door open as you are rushing to work in the morning, you will receive an alert through the August app.