Within 20-30 feet of your door, the August app will find your August Smart Lock, automatically unlock the door, and return to Home Mode. No more fumbling for keys or your phone with full hands, everything happens automatically based on your proximity to the lock.
How do I use August app as a guest?
To add a guest, first send them an invite:
- Open the August App and select the Guest Icon from the menu on the lower right of the screen.
- Select Invite and then choose an invite option.
- Select Send Invite once you have added your guest and designated their access level and type.
Do you have to pay for August app?
There is no cost to use August Access, however, regular fees apply depending on what service you are using.
What is August app?
The August Home app helps you control your August Devices from your smartphone. It lets you lock, unlock, and monitor your door from anywhere in the world.
How does a Smartlock work?
In short, Smart Lock keeps Android devices unlocked when they’re in your pocket or you’re close to home, or in another trusted location. That means you won’t have to use your pin, pattern, or password to unlock it. To activate it, you must have a screen lock already set up.
How does August virtual key work?
It’s pretty simple, you, the owner, send them an invite from the August app that can be for a certain amount of time, a recurring time or ongoing. What is this? The August Smart Lock allows unlimited guest keys to be issued and each key can have as much or as little access as you feel necessary.
How do I install the August app?
Android
- Sign in to your August account, or create one by choosing Set up my first August device
- Tap Set up a New Device from the menu in the top left-hand corner.
- Choose Set Up a Smart Lock, then Wi-Fi Smart Lock 4th Generation.
- Follow the in-app instructions to install the lock on your deadbolt.
How much is August?
August Smart Lock, 3rd Generation Silver
| List Price: | $149.99 Details |
|---|---|
| You Save: | $51.02 (34%) |
How much is the August home app?
August models compared
| Price | Z-Wave | |
|---|---|---|
| August Smart Lock | $150 | No |
| August Smart Lock Pro | $280 | Yes |
| August Wi-Fi Smart Lock | $230 | No |
How do I connect my august lock to WIFI?
Android
- 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 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.
Can 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.
What is special about August?
August is known for many things, including the dog days of summer, National Watermelon Day (August 3) and National Smile Week (August 5-11). But there are many other fun facts associated with summer’s last full month.
Does Smartlock drain battery?
Yes, the battery in smart lock will drain faster if you connect it to the Wi-Fi Bridge. It’s because the smart lock needs to be connected to the Wi-Fi Bridge at all times. The connection between these two devices will consume the battery of the smart lock.
How secure are Bluetooth door locks?
Representatives from Merculite Security tested 16 smart locks that relied on Bluetooth technology to operate. They found 75% of these locks had vulnerabilities that made them easy to hack. These vulnerabilities included the following: Plain text passwords.
How do door locks with codes work?
How Keypad Locks Work. Instead of a key, this type of lock system requires a numerical code to grant entry to a facility or property. The code is punched in by users via a numerical pad, similar to those on a basic calculator. If the correct code is entered, the door lock or deadbolt should release.
Does August 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.
How long do August locks last?
On average, the August Wi-Fi Smart lock can last between 2 to 3 months, while all other models can last up to 6 months. But keep in mind that usage also determines how long batteries can last in your smart lock.
What happens if August Smart Lock battery dies?
Your Smart Lock will give you low-battery warnings for multiple weeks before it loses power. However, if your Smart Lock dies entirely before you can replace your batteries, your key will still work. This is the same deadbolt key that you’ve always used – the Smart Lock doesn’t change the key needed.
Does August work 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. You can then use Siri remotely or operate remotely through the August app.
Where is the QR code on my August 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.
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