Hi Lon. I have the second generation lock but I also have the door cam and I believe that is when the paid service kicks in. Once someone walks by or rings the bell I get a notification anywhere I am. Also the doorbell includes a Wi-Fi module that allows you lock and bell both to show on your app without the small relay box. So it may be worth a look to pick up the doorbell also and take another look. Keep the video's coming!!!!
Super expensive, but I LOVE that it leaves the key half of your deadbolt there. Misaligned doors are a common problem, though. Also lol Bluetooth AND Wifi - so many points of failure. My "Smart" bulbs won't even stay on the wifi network half the time, not sure how much I'd trust this.
Daniel Pierce is lockitron still up and running? I had one of their locks on my Amazon's wish list but it has been "temporary out of stock" for a while now. It seems they either went out of business or were overwhelmed by a huge demand.
If you have a misaligned door lock (have to pull the door and turn the key to engage the lock) try and tighten all the screws in the door jams, then grab a file and file away the hole that the bolt goes into. Don't do too much but if your only a few millimeters off it's usually ok.
I've seen several videos on this lock and a lot of people are having problems with it to completely unlocking or completely locking. Also I noticed the companies videos have not been updated for instance to replace the batteries in the cylinder in their videos that tells you how to do it on their old one but not the new generation. I think this company's got a little bit of work to do before I purchase anything from them. Plus you have to download IFTTT to get around they are greediness to charge people it's just another app to take space on my phone. Thanks for your time every Christmas
This is my first time on this channel. I have watched at least a dozen reviews on this specific product, and this is my favorite one! I am planning to buy this product soon. You've got yourself a new subscriber. You've made a very interesting point about someone screaming through your window to unlock your door... haha. One very simple thing you did that I appreciate is showing how to manually unlock the lock, which is something I was curious about but haven't seen in any other video. Excellent complete coverage! (Would you say that it is somewhat difficult to lock and unlock manually for someone with small hands, such as a child?)
It doesn't appear to be too hard to unlock manually. Since it "bolts on" to your existing lock it'll be about the same amount of force, just with a larger dial.
If you have Apple devices you can also set up push notifications for free through HomeKit. A lot more reliable than IFTTT and you don’t need a wifi dongle as long as you have an Apple TV.
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Interesting lock. Btw I recently stayed at a red lion hotel and checked in via their app and it displayed my room number. Then when i arrived at the hotel i used the app to open my room door and when i checked out i used the app. I never once had to talk to the front desk person which is both nice and somewhat sad as theres less human interaction. Seems to be the way hotels, banks and other business are going.
My first thought on IFTTT stuff is either setting off an infinite loop or a long drawn out Rube Goldberg style chain of events via IOT ;-) May we live in interesting times. Silly/useless product, esp at that price point - and a solution looking for a problem ! My 2 pennies
Douglas Speaks yea it's not the pro Mines started acting funny so August sent me out the pro as a replacement with doorsense. Pro is quieter faster response. I like the pro better
i have a yale smart deadbolt lock without the key hole. that way no one can use a bump key to open it. I haven't had any problems with it in the last 1-2 years I've used it.
I had the same issue with my door needing a little push to fully lock. Eventually the August just broke from all those hits when it couldn't lock. Just something to watch out for.
Thank you for the detailed review. You didn't really explain what you meant by a 'digital key' or how it is used. Do you mean that the person you issue the key to now has to download the app on their phone and use it when they walk up to the door, while ensuring their Bluetooth is on? Do they have to manually connect to the lock? It sounds fiddly and with a lot of unanswered questions that I wish you didn't just gloss over.
Can a second guest disable the auto lock feature if the master/primary user has it on enable? Can you have another user like my wife to have full access as a 2nd user instead of a guest?
Lon, I have the August 2nd gen. I receive notifications for free when the door is locked and unlocked. However mine is linked to my AppleTV using home kit and not using the extra attachment. Notifications are free for me.
I am having trouble getting this to connect to my googe wifi. I know you said its 2.4 only so how would I get it to connect to the 2.5 band of the google wifi? I also tried a known 2.4 network and still no luck
I received the August Smart Lock 3rd gen (Oval shaped one) for Christmas. Will it integrate with SmartThings if I purchase the August Connect WFI unit?
So does a guest have to be able to connect to your wifi network? Say you wanted to give someone access but not to your wifi network? Great review, but the main issue I see with these products like those that a phone allows you to do, is I still have to have keys and cards with me in the event the battery on my phone or the lock dies, and I still see the likelihood of those things happening much more intrusive than just carrying keys and cards around.
Joseph Arner it goes on the inside so you keep your lock on the outside and can still use your keys and you can still open it manually from the inside by simply rotating it
@@JonPrevost I don't think I'm clear on this, or maybe we need a reminder about how locks actually work. Locks match a key before actually unlocking and allow entry. I just need key matching to allow access, I think I'm still strong enough to turn open the latch :)
Never understood why people would buy a deadbolt on a door with side windows or a window. If a burglar wants to gain access to a house, all he has to do is smash the side window and stick his hand through the glass and unlock the door. Kinda defeats the purpose right? I'm a big fan of the deadbolts that have key access on both sides.
Daniel Peters most home invasions don't go down that way. This product is just for convenience not additional security. If you have a double keyed lock and don't leave the key in the lock them you run the risk of not being able to exit in an emergency. So pros and cons with everything. This may not be for you.
A bugler would rather go through the door. Easier and leaves less evidence. But if they really wanted what was inside I suppose they could smash the window
A door opened without it being destroyed can make robbing easier, simply because you the thief can impersonate someone like a tech working on the home. But lets face it, home robberies don't typically have folks stealing TV's anymore. TODAY its all about HOME INVASION- get yourself a gun.........for me this device is about making it easier in case there's an emergency with my father, I can open it remotely for EMS
Lon, thanks as always. I'll bet this lock fails with its purpose if you lock it with the door open. It will tell you the door is locked when it isn't. That's exactly why I chose one of the standard lockset manufacturers (I used Schlage, but Kwikset would have been fine. ) I then am able through Smarthings to check if the lock is closed, but the door is open and send me an alert/text. No subscription is necessary. I'd never use Homekit for a door lock unless it allowed you to also have it accessible with an Android device. These things need to be cross-platform, in my house, anyway. This setup works fine with an iPhone and an Ancroid phone as well as Alexa and Google Home. Oh, I notice the iFTTT triggers don't include actually locking or unlocking the door.
Hugh Dinwiddie you make a good point, but your information is incorrect. If the door is open and you try to lock it, you will get a notification in the app to say that the door is open. I don't think August had this feature in its second and first generation locks, but it is available in their current third generation locks.
Awesome I have seen other reviews saying that it would not open fully but that was on a gen 1 product this is gen 3 so hopefully they have the bugs ironed out.
Digitalguy it goes on the inside so you keep your lock on the outside and can still use your keys and you can still open it manually from the inside by simply rotating it
sounds like it is too much of a PITA for the money especially not having 5ghz. way too much 2.4 traffic out there in the world and not enough channels.
Hi Lon. I have the second generation lock but I also have the door cam and I believe that is when the paid service kicks in. Once someone walks by or rings the bell I get a notification anywhere I am. Also the doorbell includes a Wi-Fi module that allows you lock and bell both to show on your app without the small relay box. So it may be worth a look to pick up the doorbell also and take another look. Keep the video's coming!!!!
Super expensive, but I LOVE that it leaves the key half of your deadbolt there. Misaligned doors are a common problem, though. Also lol Bluetooth AND Wifi - so many points of failure. My "Smart" bulbs won't even stay on the wifi network half the time, not sure how much I'd trust this.
They have a z wave one now that should remedy all of those issues
Lockitron has an entire replacement electronic deadbolt system for $99, it is amazing!
Daniel Pierce is lockitron still up and running? I had one of their locks on my Amazon's wish list but it has been "temporary out of stock" for a while now. It seems they either went out of business or were overwhelmed by a huge demand.
If you have a misaligned door lock (have to pull the door and turn the key to engage the lock) try and tighten all the screws in the door jams, then grab a file and file away the hole that the bolt goes into. Don't do too much but if your only a few millimeters off it's usually ok.
Great video, answered a lot of questions I had that other reviews never covered, cheers
I've seen several videos on this lock and a lot of people are having problems with it to completely unlocking or completely locking. Also I noticed the companies videos have not been updated for instance to replace the batteries in the cylinder in their videos that tells you how to do it on their old one but not the new generation. I think this company's got a little bit of work to do before I purchase anything from them. Plus you have to download IFTTT to get around they are greediness to charge people it's just another app to take space on my phone. Thanks for your time every Christmas
This is my first time on this channel. I have watched at least a dozen reviews on this specific product, and this is my favorite one! I am planning to buy this product soon. You've got yourself a new subscriber.
You've made a very interesting point about someone screaming through your window to unlock your door... haha.
One very simple thing you did that I appreciate is showing how to manually unlock the lock, which is something I was curious about but haven't seen in any other video. Excellent complete coverage! (Would you say that it is somewhat difficult to lock and unlock manually for someone with small hands, such as a child?)
It doesn't appear to be too hard to unlock manually. Since it "bolts on" to your existing lock it'll be about the same amount of force, just with a larger dial.
Lon.TV Thanks!
Cool lock bad price, I would rather get a complete smart lock set. Thanks for the review :)
This was a fantastic review! Keep it up!!
Thanks for the rundown, Lon
If you have Apple devices you can also set up push notifications for free through HomeKit. A lot more reliable than IFTTT and you don’t need a wifi dongle as long as you have an Apple TV.
That‘s a good content! Watching this reminds me of Molilock's fingerprint door lock.
Fantastic review 👍...subbed
I have similar issue with the door. How to you fix the door issue that you have to
Push it in order to lock?
love the channel! thanks for the lock review
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appreciate your honest review
Interesting lock. Btw I recently stayed at a red lion hotel and checked in via their app and it displayed my room number. Then when i arrived at the hotel i used the app to open my room door and when i checked out i used the app. I never once had to talk to the front desk person which is both nice and somewhat sad as theres less human interaction. Seems to be the way hotels, banks and other business are going.
like the IIGS in the background
My first thought on IFTTT stuff is either setting off an infinite loop or a long drawn out Rube Goldberg style chain of events via IOT ;-) May we live in interesting times. Silly/useless product, esp at that price point - and a solution looking for a problem ! My 2 pennies
Excellent review. Thanks!
Price point is a deal-breaker!!! Interested in other options
I am going to explore some other options - stay tuned!
Robert Edwards on sale now for $134
yomoms16 that's not the pro though, that's the normal "Affordable" lock that August has.
Douglas Speaks yea it's not the pro
Mines started acting funny so August sent me out the pro as a replacement with doorsense.
Pro is quieter faster response. I like the pro better
yomoms16 good I just got the pro 2 days ago and I like mine a lot!
They should integrate the PIN function with a fingerprint reader prompt on your phone!
Lowe's started charging for notifications and other features that were included which is why I don't use them anymore.
Any other lock recommendation?
i have a yale smart deadbolt lock without the key hole. that way no one can use a bump key to open it. I haven't had any problems with it in the last 1-2 years I've used it.
I had the same issue with my door needing a little push to fully lock. Eventually the August just broke from all those hits when it couldn't lock. Just something to watch out for.
My handy man was over today and got my door fixed but I could definitely see that stressing the motor over time.
Did you ever get that door fixed?
If you can not close the door with a person in the home due to " door misalignment" can you open the door remotely?
Thank you for the detailed review. You didn't really explain what you meant by a 'digital key' or how it is used. Do you mean that the person you issue the key to now has to download the app on their phone and use it when they walk up to the door, while ensuring their Bluetooth is on? Do they have to manually connect to the lock? It sounds fiddly and with a lot of unanswered questions that I wish you didn't just gloss over.
Yes they need the app installed and an August account.
Mine wont sync over Bluetooth... Bluetooth on searched anx comes up but won't connect???? Any suggestions
Can a second guest disable the auto lock feature if the master/primary user has it on enable? Can you have another user like my wife to have full access as a 2nd user instead of a guest?
Lon, I have the August 2nd gen. I receive notifications for free when the door is locked and unlocked. However mine is linked to my AppleTV using home kit and not using the extra attachment. Notifications are free for me.
How do you use the appleTV as a wifi bridge? I dont want to buy the connect!
I am having trouble getting this to connect to my googe wifi. I know you said its 2.4 only so how would I get it to connect to the 2.5 band of the google wifi? I also tried a known 2.4 network and still no luck
door/frame misalignment or need to adjust the strike plate...
@Lon.TV how did you August to lock if you have to push in your door? I have the same door issue and i was thinking of getting the August
That pentagonish item in the back with the red middle, is that a laser tag target from the 80s? If so, does anyone remember what that was called?
I received the August Smart Lock 3rd gen (Oval shaped one) for Christmas. Will it integrate with SmartThings if I purchase the August Connect WFI unit?
So does a guest have to be able to connect to your wifi network? Say you wanted to give someone access but not to your wifi network? Great review, but the main issue I see with these products like those that a phone allows you to do, is I still have to have keys and cards with me in the event the battery on my phone or the lock dies, and I still see the likelihood of those things happening much more intrusive than just carrying keys and cards around.
Joseph Arner it goes on the inside so you keep your lock on the outside and can still use your keys and you can still open it manually from the inside by simply rotating it
Can you confirm that the WiFi module is also compatible with Z-wave?
No mention of DoorSense?
Hey Lon! My name is Lon also!
Good helper
Is this very quiet?
Thanks to China we're in a weird age where that price is ridiculous. The Amazon China price for a similar item would be not a nickel over $99.
You should have asked Amazon Vine for August Smart Lock (with 3rd generation technology)...
This is the 3rd generation version.
Lon.TV it's not the $149 more affordable one that just came out.
I think innomind means the non-Pro version, which is also in its third generation.
I have a question, my deadbolt requieres 2 rotasions of the key, can this lock be programed for different types of locks?
Yes it comes with 3 different lock adapters just look it up
The mechanical turn mechanism is completely useless. I really just want to unlock securely. I'll turn the knob myself, thank you. Nice review though!
It's for a deadbolt where turning it is the unlocking part. This is not for a door knob.
@@JonPrevost I don't think I'm clear on this, or maybe we need a reminder about how locks actually work. Locks match a key before actually unlocking and allow entry. I just need key matching to allow access, I think I'm still strong enough to turn open the latch :)
Never understood why people would buy a deadbolt on a door with side windows or a window. If a burglar wants to gain access to a house, all he has to do is smash the side window and stick his hand through the glass and unlock the door. Kinda defeats the purpose right? I'm a big fan of the deadbolts that have key access on both sides.
Daniel Peters most home invasions don't go down that way. This product is just for convenience not additional security. If you have a double keyed lock and don't leave the key in the lock them you run the risk of not being able to exit in an emergency. So pros and cons with everything. This may not be for you.
A bugler would rather go through the door. Easier and leaves less evidence. But if they really wanted what was inside I suppose they could smash the window
A door opened without it being destroyed can make robbing easier, simply because you the thief can impersonate someone like a tech working on the home. But lets face it, home robberies don't typically have folks stealing TV's anymore. TODAY its all about HOME INVASION- get yourself a gun.........for me this device is about making it easier in case there's an emergency with my father, I can open it remotely for EMS
Tell me that when your house is on fire and you can't find the key indoors...
@@DigitalBenny Like the burglar I would go out the window then, duh.
Do you have problems when the weather turns cold?
No, the electronics are mostly inside vs. out.
Lon, thanks as always. I'll bet this lock fails with its purpose if you lock it with the door open. It will tell you the door is locked when it isn't. That's exactly why I chose one of the standard lockset manufacturers (I used Schlage, but Kwikset would have been fine. ) I then am able through Smarthings to check if the lock is closed, but the door is open and send me an alert/text. No subscription is necessary. I'd never use Homekit for a door lock unless it allowed you to also have it accessible with an Android device. These things need to be cross-platform, in my house, anyway. This setup works fine with an iPhone and an Ancroid phone as well as Alexa and Google Home. Oh, I notice the iFTTT triggers don't include actually locking or unlocking the door.
Hugh Dinwiddie you make a good point, but your information is incorrect. If the door is open and you try to lock it, you will get a notification in the app to say that the door is open. I don't think August had this feature in its second and first generation locks, but it is available in their current third generation locks.
Those are some old computers in the back
Have you had any issues with not unlocking fully?
+jaime munoz so far so good !
Awesome I have seen other reviews saying that it would not open fully but that was on a gen 1 product this is gen 3 so hopefully they have the bugs ironed out.
Just got this thing for $135. Price has come down significantly.
what happens if the batteries are dead?
+Digitalguy you’ll have to revert to the key
Digitalguy it goes on the inside so you keep your lock on the outside and can still use your keys and you can still open it manually from the inside by simply rotating it
Kwikset kevo 2nd gen review please...
Lawrenz Nelson Kwikset Kevo locks SUCK!!
sounds like it is too much of a PITA for the money especially not having 5ghz. way too much 2.4 traffic out there in the world and not enough channels.
fucked up that you can just take out the batteries so easily. Not great for renting out.
there's a problem with the title :)
Fixed thanks!
The guests have to download the app and open an account to be able to use the smart lock... very annoying in my view.
IFTTTTTTTT
You are right about the price. Too much. I love tech but this is ridiculous. I like to be kissed before someone F's me....
One ugly looking user ui
What a stupid, unneeded, overpriced product !
I am having problems with the brigde to connect it, any hints on how to get it connected ?