August Smart Lock & Connect Review | Lock and Unlock Your Front Door Using A Smartphone

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August Smart Lock & Connect Review | Lock and Unlock Your Front Door Using A Smartphone

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August Smart Lock & August Connect unboxing, installation, and full in-depth review!
August is a safe and simple smart lock for keyless home access using an iOS or Android device! Check out my full thoughts of this elegant smart lock along with the August Connect accessory!
Let me know what you think in the comments below!
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@hourlay9556 Жыл бұрын

This is the second home in which kzfaq.infoUgkx0jZ_lGlDVJhDnmagEU8gn47cmfPNlLQU we've replaced our "regular" doorbell with a Ring video doorbell and we really enjoy it. It is very easy to install and it works very well, with a clear picture through the app and good in-home use (we added the chime, which is also easy to install and doesn't require another thought to use).

@DaveBennettTech 9 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's really cool. Didn't even know that these things existed lol

@JBTech17 9 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's pretty awesome dude!

@greyimmanuel2193 3 жыл бұрын

instablaster

@1996killerman 8 жыл бұрын

now wait the whole auto unlock feature works if you dont lock the bottom lock ? i assume if you lock both locks and you auto unlock the august the bottom part is still locked right ?

@TheWendybird118 7 жыл бұрын

I noticed on your video and perhaps it's worth a mention, the August SmartLock doesn't control keyentry door knobs - which eliminates the option of a keyless entry {using wifi/bluetooth} if the lock on the knob is active.

@ericksaint3837 7 жыл бұрын

Nice review! Only one I saw with an explanation of the app and it's functions. I want to grab one of the new ones in a month or two. According to their website, and the email I got back from them, there is buggy compatibility with m LG V10. Though they can't say specifically what doesn't work, only that a bunch of (basically all) features may or may not work with that phone. I don't want to go through all the install and troubleshooting for a "may or may not work" I have a phone upgrade coming and I'm going to go back to Samsung when they release the G8.

@felixthecat7568 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thanks. If you're not an employed by them, perhaps some royalties are due. Given that their website DOES NOT explain it. BTW, is there a monthly fee for usage?

@ladiejaymes 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. I just happen to see an advertisement for an online exclusive at Sam's Club today and found your video. The video answered all of my questions.

@user-oy7sk8qw9v 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving a lot of details on how to work on it.

@rockcaholic 9 жыл бұрын

Why am I just now seeing something like this? I'm so getting something like this when I get a house ha. Sweet video

@coricanyu4125 8 жыл бұрын

I just saw it in Bestbuy today. Love this product but it's a bit expensive. The price haven't changed after 8 months..sad

@RexTsai 7 жыл бұрын

Nice review. But my lock is different from the inside it has a long plate with handle not separated like yours. Can it be done ?

@xMyGuess 2 жыл бұрын

No it won't be able to be used on your lock. You'd have to change it

@N1701S 4 жыл бұрын

Any suggestions on how to get the Connect to maintain a Bluetooth signal to the lock? I guess this is a pretty common problem. Tried multiple setups and different outlets. Tried an extension cord with the Connect right next to the lock. This lack of reliability kind of makes the Connect useless.

@Maniac-On-Wheels 9 жыл бұрын

Hi JBTech17 can you give me feedback on how the connect is working cause i have read some bad reviews about getting disconnected from the wifi. Thank you in advance

@ElbertLim 9 жыл бұрын

Can you use this outside the US? Since it asks for your number. Would you prefer this over the other smart locks? Thanks.

@BSina78 8 жыл бұрын

What a comprehensive review... Loved it.

@ytbpre8424 Жыл бұрын

battery last for a year? how about winter time with subzero temperature?

@joshuarozario5654 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Is this Gen 1? Also, did you say it unlocks by proximity of the phone?

@illusiondee 9 жыл бұрын

Would this be designed for doors with only one active lock? Its a bit odds to have two locks, unlocking one and August locking the other

@JBTech17 9 жыл бұрын

For it to be more convenient, I'd say yes.

@angelabutera4002 3 жыл бұрын

would it give you a notification if the lock is tampered with from the inside? say, someone removed the august from the inside.

@pablocantu1093 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I wonder about the pairing process. I like the QR code scan.

@User-sssss-543 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, is that possible to change the language for other country? I mean the app .

@crymoon2001 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have to have wifi available at home? I am considering to use it in our vacation home. However, we don't have internet there.

@techexamined 9 жыл бұрын

Very nice system all around.. Great job on the video Joel!!

@JBTech17 9 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it dude!

@1372sej 7 жыл бұрын

If I left my cell phone and key in the house.so how about if any other member of the family that I can call and maybe they can open tfhe door for me.would that work.

@shannahammer 7 жыл бұрын

Question. Can you somehow hack it so you CANT manually unlock it from the inside? I ask this because we are desprate for something that will keep my son inside. He has Autism and is and extreme flight risk. Im sure that goes against all fire codes and the like, but his escape habits far outweight the times our house has burned down. Like 50:0 in the last two days....

@dhp106 9 жыл бұрын

Does the app constantly have location services on when auto-unlock is on?

@steveswanproductionstt6355 7 жыл бұрын

Yes. I definitely will buy one.

@Iwantsomepowerade 8 жыл бұрын

Will top and bottom both lock? Or would you have to buy two?

@anaelsy231910 8 жыл бұрын

Great yes I would definitely get one for my home

@cosimobruno9731 4 жыл бұрын

Im buying one tommorow.

@juanaimbach7179 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@mrslash1085 9 жыл бұрын

Hi,enjoyed video,are you having any issues with battery cover falling off?

@abcabc1235678 7 жыл бұрын

will august work if my home is in Miami and I am in Canada? Will I be able to unlock my door if I am in Canada?

@Brianp150H 4 ай бұрын

How does this work during a power outage? (i.e the connect bridge has no power during an outage)

@JBTech17 4 ай бұрын

You can still unlock it if you are nearby since it works with Bluetooth (or physical key) or if its somebody you trust (family/friend), you can give them access by inviting them to have access to the door and they can unlock with their phone via the August app if you aren't home.

@ma7shoo 7 жыл бұрын

JBTech17 will it show you if someone unlocks the door manually from the inside ?? if you have the connect feature... will it give me a pop up notification of manually opening the lock??? @JBTech17

@JBTech17 7 жыл бұрын

A.Aziz Al-Mubarak Yes, you can enable a setting to show you manual locks/unlocks via the August app

@MRWAVYSTRIPES 9 жыл бұрын

Do you think it's strong enough to lock and unlock a stiff deadbolt, because my deadbolt is really hard to open

@JBTech17 9 жыл бұрын

If you are able to manually unlock/lock your door using a physical key, I don't think it'll be an issue for August to do so as well.

@BestiDeviceHelp 9 жыл бұрын

Is there a cydia tweak to bypass data Throttling?? Please let me know.. Thanks

@barringtonmorris90 7 жыл бұрын

GREAT REVIEW: CLEAR, EASY AND SIMPLE!

@JBTech17 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

@dragonslife4714 7 жыл бұрын

Good job with the video. Very good

@lahypnotista7737 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t get the red dot nor do I see the people I added. Any ideas?

@cactustweeter2890 9 жыл бұрын

Yes I am going to get it.

@latinlabel 9 жыл бұрын

Great review!

@JBTech17 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@andremoffatt326 7 жыл бұрын

I love it I am getting one very soon

@markosarkanj8524 8 жыл бұрын

It could play nicely with airbnb.

@ChristianGunn 8 жыл бұрын

Great Review....I see you have the Sky Bell...would you switch to the August Door Bell?

@Franciscvfive 3 жыл бұрын

The connect is junk after a year and few months. When it works was great, but now always disconnected from wifi and no fix with the issue. Lock still works with bluetooth so far. I still keep my physical key in and out the house just in case. So yea lock is okay but the connect...don't waste your money on it...it was nice to have it but if you never to replace it every year with a new unit, not worth it

@crayasiankid 9 жыл бұрын

It's cool, but I find it too bulky. Hopefully they make one that is going to be less bulky. Btw Joel are you going to get Nest thermostat or any other smart home appliances because I find that it's a good idea of doing reviews of these products and putting into a playlist.

@JBTech17 9 жыл бұрын

Hope to pick up a Nest in the future! :]

@lokeshreddy6634 6 жыл бұрын

What is the life age for this thing... if we use manual

@stephens3239 8 жыл бұрын

how long do the batterys last?

@rafiweiimmanuel8436 6 жыл бұрын

Really Good

@brett9152 7 жыл бұрын

What if you take it off and turn it by hand

@TopicTech 9 жыл бұрын

Wow, awesome review. Nicely done

@JBTech17 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mohsenhosamo9771 5 жыл бұрын

How can I open August at a specific time? Especially in the morning when I want to go out, I have to open August manually

@bbcake001 4 жыл бұрын

you an idiot!

@steveh.9170 6 жыл бұрын

well thats cool and all but you can take the cover and unit off from outside. that doesnt do much for safety.

@n8phillips 9 жыл бұрын

would love to hear the 'review' part of it...after living with it for a few months...

@Tech4YourNeeds 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome review... very informative.

@JBTech17 9 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@Willmelendz 8 жыл бұрын

One thing I can't get to work in the auto unlock . Nothing I do is working and it's pissing me off 😡🙂

@jacobiskander3707 6 жыл бұрын

can you turn the notifications off

@gwendolynemoino 7 жыл бұрын

What happens when I have guest that don't want to download the app, can the access via a code or bluethoot?

@WuschelofDespair 7 жыл бұрын

Gwendolyne Moino if it was just the app, right. If I understood the video correctly they even have to sign up for an account. That's a no go

@user-vm3fm1cp8s 7 жыл бұрын

Can you use multiple August locks? If this is a feature I'm sold!

@JBTech17 7 жыл бұрын

+Isaiah Navies Yes, you can add multiple ones and control via the app.

@user-vm3fm1cp8s 7 жыл бұрын

JBTech17 SOLD! Thanks bud!

@richardmurdock574 7 жыл бұрын

This Only locks and unlocks the Deadbolt and has nothing to do with the bottom lock Correct?

@TheMoistDonuts 7 жыл бұрын

Richard Murdock correct! Bottom locks are useless though. They are keep out friend locks to keep out honest people. Anyone can just use a credit card to open those bottom door locks lol. Deadbolts are the real security locks to keep intruders out.

@UkuraciUsername 7 жыл бұрын

So people thad made that lock can come to any house(that is using that lock) or send someone with that pass. If they wont...of course.

@subarutransmittedinfection1036 7 жыл бұрын

UkuraciUsername yup😛

@xxtheflipxx963 9 жыл бұрын

West of money Joel

@JBTech17 9 жыл бұрын

It has become quite convenient to have/use. For the build, functionality, & simplicity, I think the price is reasonable. Appreciate the feedback though! Thanks for watching! :]

@bojakcates2817 9 жыл бұрын

this goes on the inside? nice video!

@JBTech17 9 жыл бұрын

Yes! The only thing that is replaced is the inside part of your deadbolt. The outside will remain the same so you are still able to use the same physical keys you were using. Thank you for watching! :]

@bojakcates2817 9 жыл бұрын

that is super cool! you're welcome!

@tonyjeusebio4252 5 жыл бұрын

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@kenny5045 7 жыл бұрын

how does the lock know it is you to unlock automatically?

@XellosMetallium 3 жыл бұрын

your August account.

@ddalixii 9 жыл бұрын

but anyone could remove it from the outside, only raising insurance and would achieve not only steal the smart lock, also would have access to the house

@nikhilchandras5411 5 жыл бұрын

How to unlock without phone

@MrKukycarter 9 жыл бұрын

not literally tied:good point. lmao

@hayes40oz 9 жыл бұрын

I want one but its too expensive. $300 for a complete solution on 1 door is just too much. $150 would be a no brainier. Same reason I haven't gotten a nest, too spendy

@doubledinsource9028 9 жыл бұрын

Brian Hayes Guys, just earn points through Grab Points and you can earn good passive income.

@apokalypz08 7 жыл бұрын

You are silly, so you didn't buy a product that will last maybe 10 years (nest) and will save you 200 a year or more b/c it cost 250? LOL logic bro, logic. Also, FYI power companies more often than not provide rebates for buying items like smart thermostats, and insurance companies may discount your home owner's insurance rate due to smart items like locks or fire/smoke detectors that can signal you remotely. LOL get with the times, stop thinking about today and put your mind to something useful, like tomorrow.

@hayes40oz 7 жыл бұрын

That is even more a reason not to get it, no way that device will be supported for 10 yrs with updates and improvements. They will want you to buy a newer version. LOL now that's logic bro. You can get a million other cheaper smart thermostats that will save you the same amount of money in the long run. It is true many companies are reimbursing people for thermostats and if that's the case then go ahead, but paying full price for it nawww not worth it. I still think these smart locks are not worth it, I have heard countless reviews saying YMMV on performance.

6 жыл бұрын

You are a lucky guy, here in Brazil such thing will cust 1200u$

@mentallyilldarkjeroid5378 6 жыл бұрын

Why do people want to surrender their own and everyone's privacy to the Internet of things? Cameras, smart locks, everything that creates a record of your activities that didn't exist before. People should buy my "Impact" a James Grider novel on Amazon so I can afford a used car and then imagine themselves mentally ill like James Grider. It can easily happen. You end up smarter than the sheeple around you and boom--you are unwanted in society and that makes you mad and makes you want to do bad things. Or you were raised by abusive people. Or you are poor. The challenge then becomes--how to keep out of prison that the hostile society wants you to be in. People are building a digital prison for themselves, and not just themselves but for everyone they interact with and everyone who is forced to interact with them. Want to buy things in a store, then you have to be on camera. That kind of thing. Why can't people have privacy and anonymity so the government isn't reigning supreme over all or the SJW scolds or whoever lately thinks they are on a higher moral plane. You have weapons to defend your homes.

@MotoRookie25 9 жыл бұрын

Good video, but what bugs me is your screen door with the opposite handle that looks like its broken.

@JoshuaCarterliberty 8 жыл бұрын

super cool. so this an be used as evidence against you in a court of law. nice!

@alienwilantika507 6 жыл бұрын

ccoool

@ainsleybrown2762 8 жыл бұрын

So when your phone dies and your charger is in the house... Yeaaaah you see where i'm going with this.

@ThisBerg 8 жыл бұрын

That's why you keep your key on you in case that ever happens, which usually doesn't

@TheAngryFapper 9 жыл бұрын

Could this still work if i decided to remove the keyhole on the other side of the door? i want it so that nobody can get in my bedroom, even a locksmith. Im 19 and am forced to live with my grandmother and she hates cats, i have a cat which i keep in my room 24/7 and she'll go as far as getting a locksmith to unlock my door so she can KILL my cat.

@dinymight5505 8 жыл бұрын

Lol, He has that and a smart doorbell.

@ghostgonzalez721 7 жыл бұрын

what about someone hacking it

@Icanfigureitoutintime 8 жыл бұрын

bro people will still bitch about charging their phone monthly. Trust me, evolution has left us insatiable. Great for business. Not so good for sanity and being a rational adult. It's pretty exhausting knowing we have to constantly change. I'm not lazy but I can appreciate relaxation given my already exhausting work and lifestyle. Thanks for the video though. just installing my August lock. Can't get it to connect so I'm gonna go swap it. Thanks again

@jacobjohnson1702 9 жыл бұрын

I wish that you could open your door by just taking your phone near it and using touch id!

@Ghettofinger 8 жыл бұрын

+Jacob Johnson Or you can just put biometrics on the lock itself, so I don't have to waste my time taking my phone out of my pocket, let the NFC communicate, then using touch id.

@dhp106 9 жыл бұрын

How is this working out for you?