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- We unbox and review the August Smart Lock Pro + Connect
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Informative and entertaining. Good job definitely thumbs up!
Thank you!
This was the most informative video I’ve found on this product! Thank you!
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video
Your channel deserves more attention, nice info and good luck! 👍👍
Thank you! Always great to hear that our content has been useful or helpful. Appreciate your support!
Very nice review.... I’m definitely purchasing this smart lock, thanks for this real honest review.👍👍
Thank you! I hope you enjoy your August smart lock as much as we have!
I love this lock I installed it at my house it works great
Great to hear that you love it, Santo
I know I am 5 years late to the party, but I wanted to mention this.
Another thing to note with the August Smart Lock Pro (because the standard August Smart Lock Gen 3 also can be purchased in a package including the Connect) is the Gen 3 Pro is the ONLY August lock to have Z-WAVE included with it, and this can be a good alternative to the Connect and WiFi. It is slightly quieter than the standard Gen 3 lock, but the standard Gen 3 looks a little more traditional and has a more obvious way to lock / unlock manually. When choosing the Gen 3 locks, the Pro vs Standard really comes down to hockey-puck verse more traditional and if you want Z-Wave. Note, Z-Wave is specific to the Gen 3 Pro. Gen 4, whether standard or Pro, does not have Z-Wave.
Thank you for quick response, in a sense I really do not need the keypad yes? Because from the August app I can invite guest a link to their August app so they can open the door? For Rental AirBnB use.
The keypad is not required, however if you’re using it for airbnb I would recommend using the keypad.
Nice job - very complete
Thank you!
great video, informative
Thank you!
if you are using the green adapter, and the wings aren't closing, turn the green adapter around.
hi guys does august smart lock work with andriod devices? and do i need to change my door completely if it does not have a deadlock?
The August product line does with Android devices, as well as Google Home. If you do not have a deadbolt lock, you would need to have one installed for the August Smart Lock to work
What if you locked the lower knob as well?...🤔
Is this going to unlocked that one too?...
No, it will only control the deadbolt that it’s connected to
hi there, is it quiet when it unlocks and locks the door?
You can turn off the beep it makes. As far as the mechanical aspect, it’s not quiet.. but not extremely loud either
How did you know how far to measure above the lock and what size drill bit to use?
The distance was just by eyeing the appropriate spot to place the door sense. The instructions do not give a measurement, just a guideline or recommendation. The drill bit size is included in the directions as well
@@TechToyTV If you go to Sclagesense app and download that, it shows the exact measurements needed.
Can you do a short video and show how the door sense works? Great video. Thank you!
I think a video would be a bit much for how the door sense works, it’s quite simple. Once installed, as seen in the video, the door sense then uses a magnet and sensor to show if the door is open, closed, locked or unlocked.
Thanks.
Great video and review, thanks! At about 5:15 you mentioned "3 days later", is that really how long it took to update? I ask because it does appear to be taking a long time.
Thank you for checking out the video. The 3 days later was just a joke, it only took about 10 min or so to update. Was just having some fun in the video there
@@TechToyTV Looks like I'll have to call customer support, as it's been over an hour now.
Can you still use the keys from outside?
Yes, you’re keys do not change for the lock. The only portion replaced is the inside lever for the deadbolt
Can you use manually? (if battery runs out)
Your house key would unlock the lock from the outside if the battery dies. As well as you can manually turn the lock from inside your house as well
Thanks for the review. What sort of battery life are you getting from yours? I'm lucky to get two months. Yes, I'm using Alkaline non-rechargeable AA batteries.
Battery life depends a lot on the number of uses. Typically we get about 4 to 5 months out of our batteries. That’s with about 4 to 6 uses of the lock on average for a day
Also, do you have the connect module with the lock? If so, are you getting good signal strengths in the app? If the smart lock is correctly installed then there will be no need to pull, push or lift the door which may drain out the battery faster. A faulty or sticky deadlock can also cause extra drain on the battery
@@TechToyTV I do have the August Connect with a good signal. I think I've got some drag on the motor caused by the lock not being 100% flush with the door surface. It's close, but not fully flush due to another security product I have installed on my door edge. From what I've been reading this might be causing the motor to work harder. Might have to relook at this given that others are saying they're actually getting 4-6 months out of their batteries.
I would relocate the other product and see if that helps. The deadbolt lock needs to be smooth and easily engaged for maximum efficiency of the August smart lock, or any smart lock for that matter
@@TechToyTV unfortunately it can't be. It secures the front doors from being kicked in and runs the whole height of the door, wrapping around the edge. Instead I might need to put something under the August lock to slightly raise it.
Great video! Two questions can this work with a regular door knob not a deadbolt? Secondly, can you set the door not to be unlocked? Meaning like overnight if somebody broke a side light and manually tuned the knob can this is controlled or set to sound an alarm in your phone? If yes this will kick up this lock above others I'm looking at
Thank you for the compliment! The August lock is meant to replace an existing deadbolt or installed as a new one. I’m not sure I understand your second question, could you clarify more as to what you mean?
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Thanks! With a door with a sidelight I'm concerned with the possibility of a person breaking the glass and manually opening the lock from the inside. It is possible to set the lock NOT to manually open on the interior for example when one travels or if a person does break the glass and manually open the lock, will it alert a cell phone?
Ah ok, I understand now. There is not a way to have the lock not manually open. You do receive notifications each time the lock is locked or unlocked
does it work with google home as well?
Yes, it does.
Does this one work with Samsung Smartthings?
According to August, yes. They state.. “The August Smart Lock Pro utilizes a technology called Z-Wave, which is compatible with the SmartThings Hub. Using the SmartThings Classic app, you can connect your August Smart Lock Pro and have full control from your Android or iOS device.”
If you use the Auto-Lock/Un-Lock... When you get home, it Unlocks... After some time will it Re-Lock your Front Door? Or do you have to go Lock it again after you are Home with the App.
That’s totally up to you. There is an auto lock feature, for which you can set how long. Ours is currently set at 2:30 min to re-lock the door after it’s been unlocked
@@TechToyTV Thank You... For your 2:30, I guess if you run out with Trash (Without your Phone). You best get back in the house or you get lock out... Ha... Ha...
Yes! It doesn’t take that long to do that, but that’s why the variable is there to set how long you need
@@TechToyTV Thank You... I found your Video to be the Best... I am going to go ahead and order now on Amazon. They have a Great Black Friday Price.
@@Laborkei Thank you! Appreciate the compliment. No doubt you'll enjoy the August Smart Lock
Hi, the bridge wont connect, their is any hint of how to get it connect?
Make sure the bridge has a solid connection to your router, meaning there should be good Wi-Fi coverage in the area it’s placed. Also, the bridge needs to be within a close range of the door lock itself. If you’ve made sure both of those are ok, contact August tech support as they are very helpful in resolving issues with the product
Great video:) I am an Airbnb host so I need a key pad so the guest will enter the code I give them?
Thank you, appreciate the comment. You can most definitely set codes for guests
This is the second video I've watched where the door sense was mounted above the deadbolt strike plate, when august instructions say, it should be mounted below the deadbolt strike plate. Does this really matter or not?
Hi Mike, I believe you have confused the different models of August locks. A quick check on the August website shows that for the August Smart Lock Pro (shown here in the video) that the DoorSense should be mounted no more than 1.5 inches from the top edge of your deadbolt strike plate, centered on the frame.
For the Smart Lock (3rd generation) August recommends that the DoorSense should be mounted no more than 1.5 inches from the bottom edge of your deadbolt strike plate, centered on the frame.
@@TechToyTV Your right. Thank you for clearing that up. I'm glad I waited for a reply and didn't drill above the strike plate.
Thank you for your quick reply also. I'm definitely going to subscribe to your channel.
Thank you again.
How long will the battery last ?
I’ve found that I’ve replaced mine about every 4 to 6 months. That all depends on the usage of your lock, more = less battery life and vice-versa
Very enjoyable video. And, trust me, I'm a tough critic! Keep it up! Great content + humor. I'll be back.
Thanks John! Much appreciated!
Im guessing having your echo device near doors or windows is a bad idea since a thief could just command Alexa to open the door? 😂
While that is a funny thing to imagine, you do have to set up a 4 digit passcode to tell Alexa before she will unlock the door
The auto lock is time-based and not proximity
That is true, however the unlock in away mode is based on proximity
I wanted this for airbnb but id like a keypad there is a lot of older clients who don't have a smart phone and prefer to use a keypad
There is an August keypad available for purchase
Is it the same door? One door has a knob on the inside and the other is a handle and press lever?? Hmmm
I’m not sure of your question, could you clarify?
Are you a professional actor/director? Awesome!!
Thank you! No SAG card as of this comment lol
My question is if someone " bump opens " or " picks " the outside lock will August keep the door locked this is not an authorized entrance LOCK DOOR!!!!. Features are great! keeping the door LOCKED is its purpose, does it do this?
Good question, I do not know the answer for sure. However, I would guess that it would not. The August lock is not a home security system and is simply a lock
@@TechToyTV Great question. Is there a deadbolt in the market presently that has no outside key hole? Thanks for your great video!
@@hughn1 technically you could get one of these and then use with the august or smart door locks. However, I would always want a key as a failsafe. low.es/2M751GX
Hi, would you be ok with me sharing this video on my HomeKit website? I’d credit you/your channel of course, and any hits would obviously go to your numbers. If not, no problem. Just wanted to ask if it was ok.
Sure thing! As long as credit is given, that’s totally cool
TechToyTV thanks that’s great. I’ll make sure that the video shows you/your channel as the author. I’ll also add a link in the description to your TH-cam channel.
No problem! Share the link to your website, we’d love to take a look
TechToyTV sorry, I should have mentioned the site! It’s homekitnews.com. It’s just me at present and I’m just doing it as an outlet for my interest (obsession) with Homekit compativle stuff.
btw, what is your name so i can correctly credit you - I heard the first name, but not sure how you spell it.
I truly do not understand the fascination people have with packaging, I mean garbage. It's not a watch box. It's garbage used to protect the device during shipping.
I truly do not understand the need for people to leave negative comments.
@@TechToyTV I didn't post this as a negative comment. I was just seeing if anyone agreed. You briefly mentioned the packaging, where many others go into minutes of detail. Sorry if it came off negatively.
Bro, you seriously need to bleep it out when you say “Alexa.”
Looks ridiculously complicated to install compared with other similar products.
Hi Jo, not exactly sure what seems ridiculously complicated. The install is simple and easy, very straight toward
Don't buy a used August lock because they won't factory reset it for you
The previous owner should have factory reset the unit before selling it. Additionally, August will factory reset the lock if the previous owner gives their permission to August.
@@TechToyTV The previous owner did not reset the unit. August said they tried to contact the previous owner, they couldn't, and said because of their new policy, they won't reset the lock for me. I have had others that they did reset for me, as long as I provided an invoice and a picture of the lock. Why the policy change? It's also kind of scary that they have access to your lock.
I’m not a rep or employee of August, so unfortunately I don’t have an answer for you about policy change. Perhaps you could contact the previous owner?
@@TechToyTV Yes, I tried contacting the previous owner through the app, which is the only way. They never responded.
How good is the battery life?
For this version, batteries lasted about 6 months on average. This was used on our main entry door that is opened and closed many many times per day