![]() ![]() Things progressed fine as I walked through the app-until I got to the Wi-Fi portion of the configuration. While the hardware installation was a breeze, the software setup with the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock was a bit rocky. The new August Wi-Fi Smart connects directly to your Wi-Fi network, provided it can find your Wi-Fi router. A clever pair of wings allow you to easily clip it into place, and the faceplate adheres to the front of the unit magnetically. As with other August locks, no additional screws are needed to attach the primary unit to this frame. You must remove a mere two screws from your existing deadbolt and replace them through the slim frame that holds August’s interior escutcheon. August HomeĪugust says its new Wi-Fi Smart Lock (right) is 45-percent smaller in volume, and 20-percent slimmer than its August Smart Lock Pro.Īugust has always been a retrofit lock (which means you keep your exterior escutcheon, including the physical keyhole), and its hardware installation remains one of the simplest in the industry. The same August app remains in effect, and you’ll need to install it on your phone to be walked through the lock installation. While the new lock integrates the Wi-Fi radio into the product, the overall operation and feature set of the lock hasn’t really changed. This review is part of TechHive’s coverage of the best smart locks, where you’ll find reviews of competing products, plus a buyer’s guide to the features you should consider when shopping. ![]()
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