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Operate the smart lock in your home remotely with help from this adapter, which wirelessly pairs your Bluetooth-enabled August smart lock (sold separately) to you Wi-Fi network. Download the August app to remotely control the lock and monitor usage from your smartphone or tablet.
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Doesn't work as it should
on July 2, 2017
Posted by: Doc55
Verified Purchase:Yes
First item I purchased, just did not turn on. So I had to return it for a new one.
Second one, turned on without an issue but it took a long time and multiple attempts to setup the connection.
I installed the August connect only 1 feet away from the lock and I have great wifi coverage in that area (the wifi router is only 5 feet away from the connect). Despite that when I was checking the signal strenght, I was getting poor and weak signal for bluetooth and wifi!
They have a long way to go for this ting to work right and worth the money.
Second one, turned on without an issue but it took a long time and multiple attempts to setup the connection.
I installed the August connect only 1 feet away from the lock and I have great wifi coverage in that area (the wifi router is only 5 feet away from the connect). Despite that when I was checking the signal strenght, I was getting poor and weak signal for bluetooth and wifi!
They have a long way to go for this ting to work right and worth the money.
My Best Buy number: 0774493718
My Best Buy number: 0774493718
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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August HomeKit Bluetooth Deadbolt Retrofit Smart Lock: Transform your smartphone into a key for your door using this smart lock, which works with the downloadable August app. Create time-sensitive virtual keys for your most trusted guests, and track usage from wherever you are.
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2
I wanted this to work, But . . .
on July 2, 2017
Posted by: Doc55
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased this lock after reading all online reviews. May reviewers claimed this is the best in the market. I was more interested in its integration with Stringify and IFTTT and also the autounlock functionality.
Here are the Pros and Cons:
Pros: Easy and quick installation, looks nice even though a little bulky.
Here are the Pros and Cons:
Pros: Easy and quick installation, looks nice even though a little bulky.
Cons:
- The autounlock, is basically only a feature that is there, but you can never use it. It just doesn't work. Even though I followed all the instructions and troubleshooting but still it just so slow that you can get the key and unlock the door way sooner than the autounlock function starts working. This was true on my Google Pixel XL and my wife's iPhone 7.
- Slow connection: For almost $300 lock plus August connect, you expect it to work smoothly and without significant delay. Every time I open my app to connect to the luck it just takes a long time. This is true for Wifi or Bluetooth connection. It connects a little faster on the iPhone 7 but too slow on Google Pixel XL. I found myself repeatedly closing the app and reopening it in order for it to connect.
- No Unlock action on IFTTT or Stringify: This is most probably for security reason so that you cannot unlock the door via anything else except the August application. It could be a Pro, but because the auto unlock feature of the august application is doesn't work, I was hoping to use those applications to create an autounlock function. So no luck there either.
- Price: This is a very pricy smart lock and even though it is bulky, you still need to purchase the August Connect separately and pay extra for it. One would expect that they should incorporate the August Connect within the lock itself.
So, this lock is now going back to best buy. I guess I need to wait a while before I can get a reliable smart lock that really works.
- The autounlock, is basically only a feature that is there, but you can never use it. It just doesn't work. Even though I followed all the instructions and troubleshooting but still it just so slow that you can get the key and unlock the door way sooner than the autounlock function starts working. This was true on my Google Pixel XL and my wife's iPhone 7.
- Slow connection: For almost $300 lock plus August connect, you expect it to work smoothly and without significant delay. Every time I open my app to connect to the luck it just takes a long time. This is true for Wifi or Bluetooth connection. It connects a little faster on the iPhone 7 but too slow on Google Pixel XL. I found myself repeatedly closing the app and reopening it in order for it to connect.
- No Unlock action on IFTTT or Stringify: This is most probably for security reason so that you cannot unlock the door via anything else except the August application. It could be a Pro, but because the auto unlock feature of the august application is doesn't work, I was hoping to use those applications to create an autounlock function. So no luck there either.
- Price: This is a very pricy smart lock and even though it is bulky, you still need to purchase the August Connect separately and pay extra for it. One would expect that they should incorporate the August Connect within the lock itself.
So, this lock is now going back to best buy. I guess I need to wait a while before I can get a reliable smart lock that really works.
My Best Buy number: 0774493718
My Best Buy number: 0774493718
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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