Josh Smith is the Senior Manager of E-Commerce at Newsweek. You can find him on Twitter @Josh_Smith and email j.smith@newsweek.com. The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is a deadbolt replacement that turns ...

When hardware startup August ... deadbolt lock, so you don't need to totally replace your lock and install complex wiring like some other smart locks. "They’re good at making full replacement ...

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Smart home startup ... typically faster than replacement deadbolt locks with connected smarts. To extend access beyond Bluetooth range, you can buy either August's Connect Wi-Fi module or ...

No Alexa or Google Assistant compatibility without extra purchase. Auto Unlock can be hit-or-miss due to Bluetooth geofencing. When August first introduced its smart lock in 2014, it bested the ...

which require a full replacement of your existing deadbolt. Even so, the second-gen August Smart Lock holds its own as a clean-looking piece of hardware on your front door. August's design is also ...

Smart door locks are one of the hardest parts of the smart home market to get into. Given the risks and potential fallout, few seemed to dare promise security married to hi-tech convenience.

They are even able to be installed in apartments or rental units which typically can be a no-go for full-replacement smart locks. You can order the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock now for $249.99 direct ...

"Today there is a discrepancy between the sophistication of some parts of home living – like our sound systems – and the constant friction in others – like security. The August Smart Lock is ...

For Wirecutter, he learned how to pick smart locks and shaved a colleague’s head to test hair clippers. The Nest x Yale Lock has been discontinued. We’ve added details about its replacement ...