#SMART LOCK DEADBOLT ANDROID#
In August's latest response to CNET, it states, "If the Connect's firmware is up-to-date and the user's August Android app is up-to-date, their device will not be vulnerable to the original attack even if the unit enters into setup mode." Available in silver or dark gray for as little as $185, it's the first smart lock I'd recommend if you live in an apartment and don't want to remove your existing lock.Įditor's note: In August 2020, PCMag and Bitdefender released a report alleging that August and Yale Android apps when working with Connect modules were vulnerable to a hack during setup mode that could give away Wi-Fi credentials. About the only August feature that you don't get here is compatibility with Apple HomeKit (sorry, Siri). With that August Connect Wi-Fi bridge pairing the lock with your home network, this version of the August lock is compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for voice control, and you'll find the same great remote access features in the August mobile app. The low-profile, retrofit design means you won't need to replace your existing deadbolt lock and installation is easy, offering convenience for renters who might not be able to switch the existing deadbolt out at all. Available in silver or matte-black for $230 or less (as of writing this, you can snag it for $190 on Amazon), it's easily one of the best smart lock options on the market.Īugust's third-gen Smart Lock and Connect bundle comes with a DoorSense open-close sensor and the August Connect plug-in Wi-Fi bridge.
The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is a capable, easy-to-install smart lock, a reliable performer in our tests, all of which earned it an Editors' Choice award here on CNET. If you purchase August's wireless keypad accessory for $60, you can add coded entry into the mix, too. That includes unlimited user access, auto-locking and unlocking, and a log of every action that happens at your front door. On top of that, the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is 45% smaller than previous August models, and it offers a good mix of features in the well-designed August app. Wi-Fi comes built in with this version of the lock, so you won't need to pay extra for August's plug-in Wi-Fi Connect bridge to enable remote access with a smartphone app, or to sync up with Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri (August supports all three, which is terrific).
#SMART LOCK DEADBOLT UPGRADE#
Our long-running smart lock champ, the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock includes a retrofit August lock and a DoorSense open-close sensor to upgrade your existing deadbolt or other lock.
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