Should you get the August Smart Lock or the Smart Lock Pro?
- dec
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Keeping our own home safe and secure is a top priority, and the convenience of a good smart lock can't be beaten. We've been using technology around our homes for years, so finding the right tech is our bread and butter.
August Smart Lock
Simple and reliable
Pros
- Cheaper
- Easy to install
- 3-month battery life
Cons
- No voice assistant support with August connect
The August Smart Lock is one of the cheaper smart locks out there that still provides value. It does lack quite a few features unless you get a August connect to go with it.
August Smart Lock Pro
King of functionality
Pros
- Works with Alexa, Google Assitant, and Apple's HomeKit
- Has remote access
- Comes with August connect
Cons
- High cost
The August Smart Lock Pro comes with absolutely everything you need and could want in a smart lock. With support for Google, Apple, and Amazon, and the inclusion of the connect makes the Smart Lock Pro easy to use how you want. All the functionality does come with a price tag that can shock the wallet.
The simplicity of the August Smart Lock makes it an affordable choice for anyone who doesn't mind lacking a few features, however, if you go out of your way to buy the August Connect for $69, you'll still save money compared to the Pro.
On the other hand, the August SmartLock Pro comes with an August Connect and all the functionality right out of the box. Plus, it works with Z-Wave Plus, which the cheaper model can't do.
A quick breakdown of the specs
If you've been looking to add a smart lock to your home, chances are you've run across August. The company makes several smart lock and smart-lock-adjacent accessories for your home. Its most popular product, the August Smart Lock, comes in two flavors: the standard August Smart Lock and the August Smart Lock Pro + Connect. If you're trying to decide between the two, here's what the key differences are!
| August Smart Lock | August Smart Lock Pro + Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| App support | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-Lock | Yes | Yes |
| DoorSense | Yes | Yes |
| Works with Apple HomeKit | No | Yes |
| Works with Amazon Alexa | Requires August Connect | Yes |
| Works with the Google Assistant | Requires August Connect | Yes |
| Works with Z-Wave Plus | No | Yes |
| Remote access | Requires August Connect | Yes |
| August Connect included | No | Yes |
| Price | $119 | $250 |
As you can see, it's not just the look and feel of these locks that separate them. The $119 August Smart Lock doesn't have all the same smart home integrations as the $250 Pro model. Even if you choose to upgrade the August Smart Lock by purchasing a $60 August Connect, you won't have access to all the platforms supported by the Pro model.
If you're interested in adding to your HomeKit-enabled or Z-Wave-based smart home setup, your best bet is going to be the August Smart Lock Pro + Connect. If you're using an Amazon Echo or another Alexa-enabled device, a Google Home or other Google Assistant-enabled device, or simply want remote access to your August Smart Lock, you can save money by purchasing the August Smart Lock and August Connect.
August Smart Lock
A simple smart lock
Missing a few bells and whistles
Using the August Smart Lock is going to save you money, but its functionality is limited. It's worth noting that buying an August Connect to go along with it, is still cheaper than buying the Pro version. Regardless, It's a stylish and reliable smart lock for any home.
August Smart Lock Pro
King of functionality
Everything you need.
The August Smart Lock Pro comes with absolutely everything you need and could want in a smart lock. With support for Google, Apple, and Amazon, and the inclusion of the connect makes the Smart Lock Pro easy to use how you want. All the functionality does come with a price tag that can shock the wallet.