{"id":3778,"date":"2022-03-22T14:02:58","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T20:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/?p=3778"},"modified":"2022-12-19T08:22:23","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T15:22:23","slug":"august-smart-lock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/august-smart-lock\/","title":{"rendered":"August Smart Lock Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"
This review is not to be confused with the month of August… Home automation is constantly changing the way we live and interact with our homes in ways we never imagined. The August Smart lock is a modern innovation to the good ol\u2019 dead bolt. While lots of Smart lock are currently available in the market, the August Smart Lock differs significantly in its ease of installation and features packed up in the product which is expandable by its ease of integration with other home automation kit like Nest.<\/p>\n
This review focuses on the August Smart Lock complete with Home kit enabled. \u00a0Here’s a glance at the good and bad.<\/p>\n
Wondering what Home Kit is? Home Kit is a proprietary framework by Apple for home automation. It affords users the ability to control their home kit compatible devices in their home via their mobile device. With Home Kit, users can lock and unlock their August Smart lock with their voice via Siri by just simple phrases hassle-free.<\/p>\n
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The August Smart lock is available in Silver and dark gray finishing. It measures 3.2 by 2.2 inches and has a round distinct shape like a hockey puck. It’s battery powered by four AA-sized battery that comes included in the box. \u00a0The battery goes right under the lid and is held in place by magnets.<\/p>\n
The Smart lock is equipped with a led indicator that changes from green to red when the door is open or closed.\u00a0 the smart lock is home kit enabled and takes command via Siri. You can easily confirm if a door is open or close by inquiring of its status via a voice command.<\/p>\n
The August smart lock easily integrates with other IFTTT compatible systems<\/a>. \u00a0Not many home security companies have added it to their security system lineup yet. \u00a0Unlike the Nest <\/a>which integrates with several home automation systems, the August is a bit limited but can still work great with GE alarm systems<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Installation of the August Smart Lock is relatively easy. A typical installation takes less than 30 minutes for the most inexperienced. It doesn\u2019t require any professional installation knowledge as the installation manual is pretty straight forward. You could also follow the steps listed below.<\/p>\nHow to Install the August\u00a0Smart<\/em> Door Lock<\/span><\/h4>\n
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