The NEW August! See Why It's Our Favorite Wi Fi HomeKit Smart Lock!

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The new 2020 August Wi-Fi Smart Lock finally ditches the old Connect bridge to integrate Wi-Fi right into the lock itself. Not to mention it is now 40% smaller! See why the new August is our favorite internet-connected HomeKit smart lock!
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@CTBLiew 3 года назад

Thanks for the information. Maybe I ask if your lock is the 60mm or the 70mm variant?

@Tengil 4 года назад

Awesome content as always

@Who_Dat888 3 года назад

Great review!!!

@daziefernandes6245 3 года назад

Hi Andrew I bought this lock looking at your video iam really happy about it but the only problem is it’s not responding to my HomeKit it shows me no response can you please help me with that ?

@Alex-xx3yc 4 года назад

Can I create a shortcut to unlock or lock only?

@MacsFuture 4 года назад

Good review!

@fairishgameschannel8087 3 года назад

So, we don't need the bridge anymore for gen 4?

@ChillumT 3 года назад

Is it true that it does not use wifi when used with Homekit ? :(

@NANDA-JONES 2 года назад

Hi if I have smart lock will it prevent someone with a master key from interning my apartment when I’m not home?

@nicmart 2 года назад

What time do I have to wade to for info about setting up Homekit?

@inkandescent3382 2 года назад

Does this work with a “Privacy Door Knob”? NOTE.- The ones (without a key) used in bathrooms and dormitories.

@rashidfaruque875 Год назад

How and where do you install the door sensor?

@mariomartorano5488 Год назад

Wow, you are lucky. I've had this lock for over a year and I cannot get it to work with home kit. I contacted August support and got the run around.

@YeshuaLove0722 3 года назад

Does it unlock with Apple Watch

@HomeKitAuthority 4 года назад

Nice review Andrew, We now need more options in the EU and UK!

@danyatom 4 года назад

Can’t we use August Smart Lock in Europe?

@ovidiu0505 4 года назад

@@danyatom no

@kabeeertureta1221 3 года назад

How I want buy this product

@ABnSuItan 4 года назад

do they support the door sensor into homekit yet? it's been 2 years we are asking for the support

@clintgolub1751 3 года назад

This

@joshsmith72294 4 года назад

Help! Was HomeKit easy to set up for you? Did you set it up through the August app or directly in HomeKit? I can’t get it to work either way! Works in the app just fine. Just can’t connect it to HomeKit!

@northbearone917 4 года назад

We had that issue too. August support recommends resetting the lock with the red button on the back and pairing it directly through HomeKit. Here’s the troubleshooting article: support.august.com/article/troubleshooting-homekit-and-the-wi-fi-smart-lock-H1mBdwg5L

@gucciguilty5848 3 года назад

How do I unlock it with no phone

@sung553 3 года назад

I just got one (4th gen August smartlock) but it doesn't work away from home. When I open the app it tries but cannot connect. The app has a popup that pops up asking if I want to purchase an August bridge which I don't understand, since the August website says that the 4th gen model doesn't require a separate bridge to connect remotely. So, I am confused.

@AlexManMe 3 года назад

Right, withou the August Bridge you cannot unlock it remotely with the app or Alexa. You can use HomeKit to do it tough, as long as you have a Homebridge hub like an Apple TV, iPad or HomePod

@GratefulAmerican 2 года назад

that's because you are only connecting to the lock via bluetooth. bluetooth only works when you are outside the door and connect to the lock. if you are away from home you will have to use wifi. you should have connected to wifi (on top of bluetooth) in the app.

@bergamottea1206 3 года назад

what generation????

@taylorlightfoot 2 года назад

Is HomeKit pairing via bluetooth or via wifi? I'm asking because if it's via wifi, I can pair this directly to Home Assistant and avoid the cloud based August integration.

@logikgr 2 года назад

It pairs via BT to Homepod.

@richcat3198 3 года назад

Can you explain a little more about how it works with your whole home when you say Goodnight and whole house locks up?

@jasonscott2946 3 года назад

He's using a scene setup in his HomeKit

@jackwong64 4 года назад

Can you also check how much to replace that kind of battery?

@AppleInsider 4 года назад

12 pack for $20 on Amazon

@CrptcHpp 3 года назад

Can you twist the dial with your hand to unlock it or do you have to use the app?

@logikgr 2 года назад

Can be opened/locked manually.

@Rim19888 3 года назад

If this is the only lock on the door what's to stop someone smashing the glass reaching inside and just opening the door? I assume you can just turn it from the inside to unlock?

@GamerWitch5 3 года назад

my 4th gen refuses to work with HomeKit I have talked to august support and apple and no-one can figure out why.... its kind of frustrating I just like everything being in the same app. anyone have this problem or maybe a solution that is not any of the general troubleshoot suggestions?

@logikgr 2 года назад

I just use August App, but yeah it's annoying that it doesn't work with Homekit. Everything else works great via iPad bridge except August lock.

@ssj95 2 года назад

Mine worked for like 5 minutes then now just tells me no response. Did you find a solution?

@barrylawrence4075 3 года назад

But you really didn't actually show entering and exiting your house from both the outside and inside. So I still really do not know how this works.

@ampquartz 3 года назад

Could take this opportunity to make a new video

@mizalto2714 4 года назад

Thank u for this wonderful video! I know I cant use it, but knowing people will learn good info from this. Keep up the good work!

@ampquartz 3 года назад

Undoubtedly one of the best RU-vid channel

@atomalbert 3 года назад

How frequently do you need to change the batteries?

@ampquartz 3 года назад

Agree on the questions

@GratefulAmerican 2 года назад

every 2 months if you are using wifi. for me because i use the auto lock feature and i do not connect to wifi, this will last for 4 months

@CH-XC2011 3 года назад

Does it it have geofencing to unlock?

@galexyclimbs1566 3 года назад

yes

@johnnygoni7402 4 года назад

Holy expensivenessss !!!!

@AH-gk3by 3 года назад

Currently the 3rd gen is on sale for 120$

@_ShaDynasty 2 года назад

Lol you poor homie

@timf6916 4 года назад

Nice

@cesarcarranza5440 4 года назад

Cool

@Undermeman 3 года назад

Although the August Smart lock may add some convenience to your particular setup. The Baldwin Reserve deadbolt you have installed is a piece of crap and can easily be picked and or bumped open.

@jlyriq Год назад

I can’t get mine to work on HomeKit

@Ottersmilk 2 месяца назад

Have had this about 6 months. Got locked out of our home . Just days discovered and it stays grey.... had to break back window. Needed this to work 100% and it did not. It has its own built in wifi which is cool. But if it doesn't work,. It doesn't work.

@Reddylion 2 года назад

nice..

@4aprpslivingwithevangelist41 3 года назад

Thank you for the video! I purchased mines and the installation was seamless! However, the next day tried to control it via my homekit and it wouldn't work. I did some trouble shooting and it works via the August app, but not via Homekit. I've turned my phone off and on to see if it would reset, but nothing. I troubled shoot my WiFi and BLuetooth and they are working as well. Other than removing it from the Homekit app and reinstalling, I don't know what else to do. Does anyone have any idea what may be the problem?

@jgoge123 3 года назад

I've read that this device needs a wifi network 2.4GHz. if it's 5GHz, it causes issues. Make sure you are using a 2.4GHz (Not sure if this is your case)

@eldenbishop 3 года назад

I had the same issue. Literally hundreds of people on message boards complaining about this. Basically it is unusable on Homekit and I am returning it. I can't believe all these apple oriented entities are pushing this broken product. Ive lost faith in the tech media's ability to provide useful evaluations of these products.

@zulu_mafia 2 года назад

They wanna be Pro Sponsorship first

@brianhorner8349 3 года назад

It would be helpful to know what the greatest estimated wifi and bluetooth range is. How far can the August Smart Lock be from the device that signals its operation? Also, can it be used to secure outdoor gates?

@aryanty1527 2 года назад

I know im randomly asking but does someone know a trick to get back into an instagram account? I stupidly lost my login password. I would love any tips you can offer me

@bostonhouston8136 2 года назад

@Aryan Ty instablaster :)

@aryanty1527 2 года назад

@Boston Houston It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thanks so much you saved my ass!

@bostonhouston8136 2 года назад

@Aryan Ty No problem =)

@jeanviloria1988 4 года назад

This is Jada’s favorite smart lock too

@kdaniel9060 4 года назад

Is it also compatible with Alexa or Google?

@AppleInsider 4 года назад

Both!

@kdaniel9060 4 года назад

@@AppleInsider great! thanks.

@ampquartz 3 года назад

Before watching this vid: Why do so many people advise me to get the August Smart Lock? Me after watching this vid: Hye, you should have opt for August Smart Lock

@RJ_Cormac 2 года назад

It doesn't change the outside lock? Yikes! 😳

@myHomeKithome 4 года назад

So glad they reduced the size. And that battery life?!?

@AppleInsider 4 года назад

3-6 months is what I’m told. Haven’t had it long enough to know.

@ampquartz 3 года назад

5 months according to my friend

@chaikgeorge 7 дней назад

not my fav or my wives...she said it wont lock with using her phone...and it wont even lock manually ???

@GratefulAmerican 2 года назад

The battery life sucks when using wifi. it lasts about 2 months when using wifi and about 4 months without wifi.

@mygiguser Год назад

As i saw those batteries, i knew this would not work for me.

@HOITYCOITY 3 года назад

What happens if someone says hey Siri unlock front door and your HomePod picks it up. I can tell my HomePod from outside my house to turn aircon on and turn lights on.

@kristenlamarcaphd 3 года назад

It makes you authenticate on your phone.

@JohnnyLeuthard 4 года назад

It’s a good product but still way to expensive in my opinion.

@ampquartz 3 года назад

It is quite expensive in my country too

@cesarp6761 4 года назад

We need to know about battery life! The reason why it was Bluetooth!

@AppleInsider 4 года назад

Three to six months. About what it was before I believe. Depends on use

@SC-fx4rt 2 года назад

Just bought this and it sucks doesn’t work app sucks

@brian_c_park 4 года назад

*LockPickingLawyer has joined the chat*

@TheRohithshan 4 года назад

Brian Park 🤣🤣🤣

@AppleInsider 4 года назад

We get this a lot but it doesn’t quite hold up. This isn’t an actual lock that can be picked. You still keep your deadbolt. It’s as easy to pick as your deadbolt is. This makes any deadbolt more secure though by notifying you when the lock is unlocked as well as when the door is opened.

@brian_c_park 4 года назад

@@AppleInsider lol it's just a meme

@AppleInsider 4 года назад

Brian Park yeah but we get legit requests all the time. Including on our written review. Some people don’t understand

@dainamagalrel21 3 года назад

I got it from *RatedGadgets*

@luisbotetvideos Год назад

Bull, it does not work with Homekit. Always says No Response 🤷🏻‍♂️

@staffordvp 4 года назад

6:28 458 min of exercise... weird flex, but ok. ;) Good review tho

@fiturise7015 3 года назад

30 mins of exercise for a total of 458 calories burned :) 458 mins of exercise is about 7.5 hours LOL

@staffordvp 3 года назад

@@fiturise7015 you’re new to iOS? I’ll help :) Green is a measurement of exercise in minutes. Hence the weird flex but ok comment, since it shows 458mins of exercise. The 30min value is his daily goal, which he clearly surpassed. Probably means he put it in some exercise mode, like “open walk” for instance, and left it on for the day, even when not exercising. Might even be having a joke competition with a friend to see who exercise the most.

@fiturise7015 3 года назад

@@staffordvp Holy cow, you're right 😅That is indeed a weird flex then

@Wiseguy1138 4 года назад

I just don’t trust wifi door locks. Can’t they be hacked super easy? I think I liked your last smart lock you showed off a couple months ago. It wasn’t wifi.

@myles4167 3 года назад

I have this lock. I thought about that same thing too. But it made me realize that privacy is the best security. If no one knows you have it, it won’t be hacked. It’s not like hackers can go door to door without someone noticing. If someone hacks your WiFi (which really isn’t all that likely to be honest) and finds this lock, whoever hacks you will probably wind up unlocking/locking the door just to make sure they got in. This lock will send you notifications when someone other than you unlocks it. Plus no one will know from the outside of you have this lock because you’d use your existing keyhole on the outside. I’d give it a shot!

@mrbelfort4443 3 года назад

@@myles4167 They just need to scan your wifi network and know that you have smart lock easily

@masonjarhillbilly 3 года назад

Locks just keep honest people honest. My door locks are there for the protection of criminals. It keeps them away from my dogs. Just installed this lock today. Still learning. Appears that this is going to work. Auto lock feature nice. Old lady forgets to lock the door.

@nidazirkle9086 2 года назад

really.

@ien2023 3 года назад

I don't carry my phone every when I'm at home and this lock rely on it to lock and unlock.

@tonyalonso4388 3 года назад

They have a keypad you can add to it.

@myles4167 3 года назад

Or use the key?

@Unknown93 4 года назад

Cool, but 250 bucks???????? Holy shit

@mj8308 3 года назад

I have a Gen 4 lock. Don't buy it because the expensive batteries need to be replaced every 45-60 days.

@jsigner 4 года назад

Really? Using papyrus font for the video miniature? wtf guys

@AppleInsider 4 года назад

It’s actually Bradley Hand - not Papyrus

@eljahvyoncasley2176 3 года назад

J CONSTITUTION I HAVE APARTMENT CAN I USED IT ON THE DOOR I CAN NOT CHANGE THE LOCK HAVE TO THE LAND LORD HAVE TO HAVE A KEY

@mikek841 3 года назад

Don't buy a used August lock because they won't factory reset it for you

@joshuagonzalez6821 3 года назад

You Much jewelry for a grown man

@Mr.C0ffee Год назад

Battery life on the new gen is ASS!!! Get the gen 2

@ioannis69k 4 года назад

250 to get hacked by wifi or BT and remotely ... sweeeeeeet No thanks !

@AppleInsider 4 года назад

Nope. Not happening. Hasn’t happened. Especially with HomeKit. If you have an intruder who is capable enough to do that, you have other problems. There are much easier ways into a house.

@ioannis69k 4 года назад

AppleInsider When I wrote remotely I didn’t mean from the cloud. Since the device in question has a wireless interface (wifi or BT) I find it hard to believe that it is impossible to break in it. Wifi and BT implementations for IoT devices have showed us (and will show us in the future) that security is not present during the design phase of the product but came later. I wouldn’t buy any kind of IoT device to secure my perimeter from any brand. I would buy those products only asa test and experimentation on a door inside my house. This is a choice that is dependent on the understanding of security and the threat model each person has. I do not mean to offend the product you are reviewing or you.

@Knight2000- 4 года назад

This guy talks super weird. He skips syllables and all his sentences run together.

@bentonr.olmsted3423 4 года назад

Do you have a cold or are you drunk?

@sergiu9963 4 года назад

Who might need this 250$ useless gadget, you should use your god damn keys. Plus, it s free

@irayankhan2658 4 года назад

Well this useless gadget makes it easier for my grandparents to come in, reduce risk of loosing keys, automations, and notifications for when the door was locked/unlocked.