What can I do with my August connect?
Know instantly if your August Connect goes offline. Control with your voice. August Smart Locks work with Alexa, the Google Assistant, and Siri to lock/unlock your door, check the status of door, and pair with other compatible smart home devices. Companion products to August Smart Lock.
What is the August connect Wi-Fi bridge?
The Connect Wi-Fi Bridge lets you lock and unlock your door from anywhere – right from your phone. Instantly let friends, family, and home-service providers in even when you're not home. Remotely control your lock. Lock and unlock your August Smart Lock from anywhere, right from your iOS or Android smartphone. No more wondering.
How do I use my August smart lock with guests?
Lock and unlock your August Smart Lock remotely, right from your phone. Instantly let friends, family and home services in, even when you're not at home. Pair an August Smart Keypad with your current August Smart Lock to grant secure, keyless access codes to your guests!
What type of encryption does the August smart lock use?
The August Smart Lock uses Bluetooth Energy (BLE) technology encryption, as well as an additional encryption mode. Enable your smartphone's fingerprint or facial verification for unlocking and locking your door.
Can I unlock August remotely?
Currently, if you want to grant someone access to your home or check your lock's status remotely, you need to tap a remote connect button in the August app. Then, you'll have to wait for the lock to connect to your home's Wi-Fi network.
How do I connect to August Smart Lock?
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.
Can August lock work without Wi-Fi?
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.
Do you need a bridge for August lock?
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.
How do you open August Smart Lock without phone?
You can access the Internet via a desktop computer or an alternative mobile device such as another phone or a tablet.Go to the website account.august.com.Select the link Login with email from the bottom of the screen.Enter your email and password to login.Login to your email account and retrieve the verification code.More items...
What does the August Wi-Fi bridge 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.
What happens when August 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 Smart Lock have NFC?
Features of august smart lock review The most common type of locking mechanism, actively promoted on the market as a smart home lock, operates with user identifiers using NFC technology.
Is a Wi-Fi lock worth it?
Yes, smart locks are connected to networks, and anyone with a smart lock should absolutely keep their apps updated, passwords secure and use a PIN for unlocking via voice assistants. However, smart locks do eliminate the risk of someone swiping the key from underneath your doormat.
Can you connect 2 August locks to one connect?
You can connect as many August Locks as you want with the Bridge and/or HomeKit. You just need to "label" their location, ie Front Door, Back Door, Kitchen, etc.
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 does August lock battery last?
three to six monthsWi-Fi isn't easy on batteries, and this is the first August model with the CR123 battery. 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.
How do I turn on my Bluetooth August lock?
Toggle Bluetooth Go to Settings - Select Bluetooth - Toggle the Bluetooth off for 30 seconds and then toggle back on. At this point, check whether you can connect to your lock over Bluetooth. If you are unable to connect, go to the next step.
How do I connect my Bluetooth to August?
From the Lock tab screen, tap the “Settings” gear icon and select “Connect Settings” from the list. Here, you can view the signal levels of your August Connect. The two items to take note of are “Wi-Fi RSSI” for Wi-Fi signal, and “BLE RSSI” for bluetooth signal. Tap the top-left menu icon and select “Settings”.
How do I use the August home app?
Invite GuestsOpen your August Home App.Swipe Right.Tap Invite.Type the person's phone number to send them an invite.You can choose Always, Recurring, or Temporary settings for your guest invitation.Always will give your guest unlimited access to your lock.More items...
How do I reset my August connect?
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.
What encryption does August use?
August Smart Locks use AES 128 bit and TLS encryption, aka bank grade security for your data.
What is August app?
With the August app, grant guests access for minutes, hours, days or more. Set up a recurring access or a single occurrence. Allow people you trust like babysitters, dog walkers, house cleaners, or extended family let themselves in and out of your home. No more copies of keys floating out there.
How long does it take to install an August smart lock?
The August Smart Lock installation takes less than 10 minutes. Simply install on the inside of your door over your existing deadbolt. Leave your outside lock alone and you keep your existing deadbolt and keys. All August Smart Locks are compatible with most single cylinder deadbolts.
What is August's mission?
At August, our mission is to make our customers’ lives simpler and more secure. We believe data privacy and security is just as important as the physical security of your home. From data encryption to mandatory two-factor authentication and securing your smart lock - we’ve got your back.
Does August lock work with Alexa?
August Smart Lock integrates easily into your smart home. August partners with leaders in the smart home space so everything works together. Pair the Smart Lock with Alexa or the Google Assistant, to enable voice commands that lock, unlock, and check the status of your door.
Does August work on iPhone?
Your smartphone or Apple Watch is now your key. Lock and unlock your door with a simple tap. The August app works with iOS and Android devices. Check your phone compatibility here .
Remotely control your lock
Lock and unlock your August Smart Lock from anywhere, right from your iOS or Android smartphone. Let guests in and lock the door behind them, no matter where you are.
No more wondering
Always know if your door is lock or unlocked. Check your lock's real time status any time, from anywhere. Know instantly if your August Connect goes offline.
Control with your voice
August Smart Locks work with Alexa, the Google Assistant, and Siri to lock/unlock your door, check the status of door, and pair with other compatible smart home devices.
Companion products to August Smart Lock
Find the best style for your home with August View’s custom faceplates. Simply slide the faceplate of your choice into position for effortless coordination with any entryway. Even more choices are coming soon.
Warranty & Support
Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here. [PDF ]
What does August lock do?
With August door locks, you won’t believe what your door can do. Experience a front door that locks after you leave and unlocks when you approach. You have the power with the August app from your phone or Apple Watch.
What is August's mission?
At August, our mission is to make our customers’ lives simpler and more secure. We believe data privacy and security is just as important as the physical security of your home. From data encryption to mandatory two-factor authentication and securing your lock - we’ve got your back.
How long does August lock your door?
Auto-Lock automatically secures your front door once it’s closed or after a specified amount of time, for up to 30 minutes. Enjoy peace-of-mind never worrying if your door is locked. August knows you have returned home through geo-fencing and automatically unlocks the front door.
Can you use August on an Apple Watch?
Control and manage your door with the August app on any iOS or Android smartphone - or use your Apple watch to come and go. Setup takes minutes and functionality is simple with the August app.
Does August have a second form?
August products offer an added level of security by requiring users to verify their identity with a second form, either an email or phone number.
Does August lock have a door sensor?
Only August door locks have DoorSense, a sensor that tells you whether your door is securely closed and locked for worry-free living. No more return trips home or asking help from your neighbor to check your door.