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.
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.
Are August and Yale the same?
When it comes to apps, the August Home and Yale apps are now identical. The company is just keeping both names for branding reasons.
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.
What is the August module?
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.
Can August Connect work with multiple locks?
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.The August Connect also lets you send out guest keys.
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.
What company owns August?
August, Inc is a San Francisco home automation company, focusing on Wi-Fi connected door locks and doorbell cameras.
August Home.
| The 2nd-generation August smart lock on display at an Amazon Books location. | |
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| Parent | Assa Abloy |
| Website | august.com |
Did Yale buy August?
August Home, one of the buzziest names in smart locks, has been acquired by Assa Abloy, the world’s biggest lock maker and the owner of a multitude of lock brands, including Yale. August will be allowed to operate independently and will continue to be led by founder and CEO Jason Johnson.
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.
Does August Support Home keys?
Yes, you can use a physical key from the original deadbolt to lock and unlock your door even when you have an August Smart Lock installed. The August Smart Lock retrofits to an existing deadbolt on the interior side of the door.
Can Siri unlock August lock?
This request also works with Siri & Apple HomeKit (only with the August Smart Lock Pro) and Amazon Alexa, with both August Locks, by stating, Hey Siri/Alexa, please unlock my door.
How does Yale install in August?
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.
What does the Yale Connect do?
Yale Connect is the smart platform for the security of your home. Yale Connect is developed under the IoT (Internet of Things) concept that allows you to control, monitor and configure diverse devices specially developed by ASSA ABLOY for the security of your home.
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.
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.
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.
What happens when August 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.
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.
What batteries does August use?
PLEASE NOTE: Your August Wi-Fi Smart Lock has 2 3V CR123 or CR123A Lithium batteries. It is important to replace both batteries at the same time. We do not recommend using rechargeable batteries because of their limited capacity.
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.
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