Manufacturer | August Home Inc |
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Part Number | AUG-SL03-C02-S03 |
Item Weight | 13.9 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.4 x 2.22 x 3.4 inches |
Item model number | ASL-03, AC-R1 |
Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. (included) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 100 |
Color | Silver |
Style | with Connect |
Finish | Brushed |
Material | Metal |
Shape | Circle |
Voltage | 1.5 Volts |
Installation Method | Retrofit deadbolt lock |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Number Of Pieces | 1 |
Special Features | Keyless, Auto Lock |
Included Components | August Smart Lock Pro, August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge, DoorSense Sensor, 4 AA Batteries, Lock Adapter and Mounting Hardware |
Batteries Included? | Yes |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer |
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- Control and monitor your door from anywhere.Note: Measure your door's backset, cross bore and thickness to ensure you find the right fit.Note: Measure your door's backset, cross bore and thickness to ensure you find the right fit.Control Method:Voice
- Always know who is coming and going.
- Keep your existing lock and keys.
- Features Auto-Lock and Auto-Unlock.
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ASIN | B0752V8D8D |
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4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #122,144 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #472 in Deadbolts |
Date First Available | September 19, 2017 |
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Control and monitor your door from anywhere.
Know your door is both closed and locked with Door Sense.
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Customers like the performance and ease of installation of the hardware. For example, they mention it works well, the app is easy to use and it's super convenient. That said, some complain about the connectivity issues and mixed opinions on quality, durability, value, and appearance.
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Customers like the performance of the hardware. They mention that the little Wi-Fi module works very well, the app works well, and the product is great for its intended purpose. They appreciate the build quality, saying that it's great and has never had any problems. Some say that the product works for apartments and that it works well for remote locking and unlocking.
"It is still working well after 5 years" Read more
"...Sharing works well and friends have commented on how easy it was to get in when shared a key...." Read more
"...But works well." Read more
"...failure of the August Smart Lock caused it to completely freeze my deadbolt in place and even my key could not turn the deadbolt...." Read more
Customers like the ease of installation of the hardware. They mention it's very easy to install, and it sets up quickly. They also say the August Home app is easy to use and allows them to allow the crew in and out of the house. They say the lock is simple to mount and use, and has guest access customization.
"...It is a very simple applet that has an option to lock and unlock the door, no other bells and whistles, which to me, if the auto unlock feature..." Read more
"...The installation is easy if you've ever replaced a lock or installed a deadbolt from scratch, and many of the negative reviews are clearly from..." Read more
"...The physical installation of the August lock was relatively quick and easy, with the exception of a software issue that caused the calibration step..." Read more
"...Installation was simple, and the lock was installed in less than an hour. The mobile instructions were extremely intuitive, and well thought out...." Read more
Customers like the Alexa connectivity of the hardware. They say it's fairly well-integrated with Alexa, Google, HomeKit, and IFTTT. Some mention that the Alexia interaction is easy and that it functions with other Smart Home products.
"...It works great with all of my smart devices...." Read more
"...It also works well with Alexa." Read more
"...Just mount it where they say and it works fine. The connect works great too...." Read more
"...Their app walks you through the process and includes short videos of what to do...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the lock. Some mention it's a great smart lock with full app integration, while others say that it didn't unlock automatically. Some customers also say that the huge button to lock/unlock is a bit amateurish, and the door will actually lock itself back up before they even get to the door.
"...Also, I can lock and unlock my door remotely, and when I forget to lock the door, it automatically locks in 30 minutes...." Read more
"..."Alexa goodnight" now not only turns off the lights, but locks the smart lock (the lock can auto lock on its own after the door is closed as well)...." Read more
"...It was a mechanical failure of the August lock. This all happened within 1 month of owning the lock...." Read more
"Reliable front door wifi lock with my home wifi system. No comlaints! I’m happy!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the hardware. Some mention it's extremely reliable, sturdy, and has excellent build quality. However, others say that it'd not built to last and started acting flaky after less than two years.
"...Being such an unreliable product also forces you to carry a key anyway, so what is the point in having features such as unlocking with an app or..." Read more
"...The good:It is EXTREMELY reliable...." Read more
"...and tried to manually turn the lock open, but it was jammed, it wouldn't budge!..." Read more
"...The bottom line is: the product is decent, but it's expensive, not built to last, and lacks features that other locks have. I DO NOT recommend." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the hardware. Some mention that it's well worth the price, while others say that it is not worth the money.
"...even having a single issue with a door lock makes it completely not worth purchasing...." Read more
"...if you get the two parts as a kit and on sale, I think it is a very affordable and nicely made device. But, I did make one mistake...." Read more
"...The bottom line is: the product is decent, but it's expensive, not built to last, and lacks features that other locks have. I DO NOT recommend." Read more
"Overall, I like the feature set of the lock and app. The price has come down quite a bit from a couple years ago, so that’s great...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the hardware. Some mention that the product looks cool, apartment friendly, and well designed, while others say that it looks off-putting, distracts from the look of the door, and is poorly designed.
"...It looks nice, unobtrusive and modern without being obvious that it's a smart gadget and free of loud branding...." Read more
"...The design is a bit cumbersome yet still has a cool streamline/minimalist look...." Read more
"...great design (I love the look), Connect from anywhere features..." Read more
"...All of the settings, etc are easy to find and edit. Very clean layout...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the hardware. They mention that the WiFi bridge wouldn't connect for hours, and the Bluetooth has the weakest signal they've ever seen. The app also seems to lose connection with the bridge in the middle of the setup process.
"...There have been 2 times that the auto unlock didn't perform fast enough, meaning I was standing at the door for about 15 seconds before it unlocked..." Read more
"...was consistent the entire time I had this device is the bluetooth and WiFi connection between the lock and the router...." Read more
"...great design (I love the look), Connect from anywhere features..." Read more
"...again from within the app, this time, it unlocked, however it was very very slow. I looked it the app and it said nothing about low battery...." Read more
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1) It was EXTREMELY easy to install. I mean.....super easy. I feel like every time I install a smart device (switch/outlet) in my home, while it claims to be easy, there always seems to be something that doesn't go right for one reason or another, such that it takes some troubleshooting. You literally follow the instructions on the app, and bam it is installed. It took me just a few minutes. Without a doubt the easiest smart device installation I have ever had
2) The auto unlock feature was a big selling point for me. I am always coming into the house with my hands full, and inevitably have my keys in a pocket that is more difficult to get to etc. There were varying reviews on this feature, some saying it was faulty, some saying it was great. Thus far, it has worked every time. I will continue to monitor this feature going forward. Other reviews I have read made it seem like recent firmware updates increased this feature's reliability, so this very well could be the case
3) It works great with all of my smart devices. "Alexa goodnight" now not only turns off the lights, but locks the smart lock (the lock can auto lock on its own after the door is closed as well). The app is accessible from my apple watch too, which is nice. It is a very simple applet that has an option to lock and unlock the door, no other bells and whistles, which to me, if the auto unlock feature does malfunction, unlocking the door from my watch will take 2 seconds. To unlock the door with a smart home assistant device, you do have to say something like "Alexa tell August to unlock the door with PIN ####". This I guess seems like a pain, but I have yet to have a need to unlock the door while I am home with Alexa, thus not a problem in my opinion. No pin is required to lock the door.
4) The august Connect is such that you can control the lock away from home. I purchased the connect to make sure I had the best overall experience, however depending on how you plan on using the lock, it may not be 100% needed for you. I have yet needed to control the lock away from home, and I don't think I will control it away from home probably 99% of the time, however I imagine if and when the time comes it will be a good feature to have, however if you are looking to save money, you may not need the Connect.
5) The design is a bit cumbersome yet still has a cool streamline/minimalist look. You can unlock the door by hand by turning the lock itself, which is nice for any anti smart home people in your household. One other design aspect that I especially like, and why I was able to convince my wife to get the lock, was that the outside deadbolt doesn't change. Thus, you can still use a key to get inside if you want, and for those who might worry about smart lock security, no one outside your home has any idea that you have a smart lock on the inside, which I think is really cool.
Overall after a few weeks I would definitely recommend the lock to anyone. If things change I will make sure to update my review accordingly.
*12/4 UPDATE*
Thus far the lock has been working great. There have been 2 times that the auto unlock didn't perform fast enough, meaning I was standing at the door for about 15 seconds before it unlocked, but otherwise is really working as advertised. I am still very happy with this product, as it really seems like updates to the firmware have made this a much more reliable lock than previous reviews would indicate. I would highly recommend this product.
The good:
It is EXTREMELY reliable. When connected to a stable, reliable WiFi network via the connect hub, BLE & Z-Wave as a backup, I have never once had an instance where it did not lock or unlock when I told it to. Homekit integration sometimes has a tiny bit of lag but does work reliably, through the app is always instantaneous. I've used this on the only exterior door of our home as the sole locking system and have full confidence in its operation assuming batteries are kept fresh.
The app is good, not perfect or beautiful but functional and easy to use. Sharing works well and friends have commented on how easy it was to get in when shared a key.
The installation is easy if you've ever replaced a lock or installed a deadbolt from scratch, and many of the negative reviews are clearly from people who aren't especially handy and installed it wrong, tried to place it on an incompatible door or used the incorrect adapter. If you're not confident in your skills, find a friend who is or pay a professional because the last thing you want to wing it with is the ability to get in and out of your own home.
It looks nice, unobtrusive and modern without being obvious that it's a smart gadget and free of loud branding. It lets you continue using your matching lock hardware, which is especially nice if you live in an NYC building where everyone has matching doors. Moving it to a different home is no problem, I've now used it in 2 different homes for a year each and didn't have to hang onto anything except the hardware that came off when I took it off the last place.
This is the best option for this type of solution on the market today and you can buy with confidence if you know you have a strong, stable wireless network at your home and the skills to install the back half of a deadbolt.
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Installation was relatively easy, but I did run into an issue where the screws that come with the device didn't fit my lock. I happened to have a certain type of lock that requires longer screws, but August shipped them over quickly at no cost to me.
I've been using it for about 6 months now, and still haven't had to replace the batteries, so it seems to be efficient.
It has a nice wow factor when I open the door remotely for friends or family when I'm not home. And you can also give them digital keys to open the door on their own. I also like the auto-unlock feature when you get home, but since I live in an apartment condo, sometimes it takes a little bit to recognize I'm at home. I assume if I was parking in the drive way and walking up to my door, it would have sufficient time versus getting off the elevator and taking a few steps.
I had a slight problem with finding the right adapter. I had a supported lock type, but the adapter for that lock type did not fit. Tech support is fantastic. They were able to help sort out the problem.
If you are using the wifi bridge, it needs to be plugged in quite close to the door. I have a metal door so that problem hurts the signal a little, but I found the bridge only worked for about 5 feet from the door.
The door close detection feature is really cool. They use a magnet that you install in the door frame and then you calibrate the location. It works incredibly well and even if the door is just slightly ajar, it still detects that it is not closed.
I highly recommend this lock.