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expiredbugrahan posted Nov 27, 2021 03:18 AM
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expiredbugrahan posted Nov 27, 2021 03:18 AM
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) + Smart Keypad
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- Disconnects from Connect often even when it' within 2 to 3 ft of each other
- Takes forever for app to connect while approaching door
- Takes sometimes up to 5 minutes for geo location to trigger unlocking
- Tapping the "unlock" or "lock" color often results in a phantom click that requires you to have to do it a second time.
- Might be isolated to me but some of my guests can no longer use their august app on their iPhones.
- App appears to rarely get updated or improved
- Sometimes the no jam feature does not work requiring me to have to re-calibrate the device so my daughter doesn't destroy the door casing.
- Cannot get remote to unlocking to work reliably to let people in
- Often difficult to get connect to respond to setting changes sometimes
- Wifi to Bluetooth swapping is slow
The only thing i can rely on is the scheduling works like a charm and the auto-lock helps keep the door locked as people come and go so I never have to think about it.
I have a very blanketed WiFi area for the device and it shows a strong connection in the signal readings. It's been like this since day one. 0 issues have ever been fixed. I've seen others report some of these and nothing has ever been done to fix anything.
I don't think I can take a chance on this deal given the endless hassle this lock has given me. I'd suggest to others to steer clear for something else that is more reliable.
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I had Schlage smart locks on two of my doors and those took 4 AA batteries and would last about a year. Due to me getting custom made iron/glass doors I wanted a smart lock less bulky, so I went with these.
Now, these August lock batteries last about 3 months, with only 2 batteries HALF the size of a AA. So, that seems pretty good if you ask me.
Want something less elegant looking and less discrete that has a longer lasting battery time? Buy a Schlage encode. Those will last about a year.
I don't have any issues with disconnect and failed unlocks. I really like my August lock and if I could change anything would be just the size and this 4th gen is smaller but I don't want to replace one that is working so well yet.
- Disconnects from Connect often even when it' within 2 to 3 ft of each other
- Takes forever for app to connect while approaching door
- Takes sometimes up to 5 minutes for geo location to trigger unlocking
- Tapping the "unlock" or "lock" color often results in a phantom click that requires you to have to do it a second time.
- Might be isolated to me but some of my guests can no longer use their august app on their iPhones.
- App appears to rarely get updated or improved
- Sometimes the no jam feature does not work requiring me to have to re-calibrate the device so my daughter doesn't destroy the door casing.
- Cannot get remote to unlocking to work reliably to let people in
- Often difficult to get connect to respond to setting changes sometimes
- Wifi to Bluetooth swapping is slow
The only thing i can rely on is the scheduling works like a charm and the auto-lock helps keep the door locked as people come and go so I never have to think about it.
I have a very blanketed WiFi area for the device and it shows a strong connection in the signal readings. It's been like this since day one. 0 issues have ever been fixed. I've seen others report some of these and nothing has ever been done to fix anything.
I don't think I can take a chance on this deal given the endless hassle this lock has given me. I'd suggest to others to steer clear for something else that is more reliable.
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I have had both
Wouldn't use august if you gave it to me for free
Just my opinion
- Disconnects from Connect often even when it' within 2 to 3 ft of each other
- Takes forever for app to connect while approaching door
- Takes sometimes up to 5 minutes for geo location to trigger unlocking
- Tapping the "unlock" or "lock" color often results in a phantom click that requires you to have to do it a second time.
- Might be isolated to me but some of my guests can no longer use their august app on their iPhones.
- App appears to rarely get updated or improved
- Sometimes the no jam feature does not work requiring me to have to re-calibrate the device so my daughter doesn't destroy the door casing.
- Cannot get remote to unlocking to work reliably to let people in
- Often difficult to get connect to respond to setting changes sometimes
- Wifi to Bluetooth swapping is slow
The only thing i can rely on is the scheduling works like a charm and the auto-lock helps keep the door locked as people come and go so I never have to think about it.
I have a very blanketed WiFi area for the device and it shows a strong connection in the signal readings. It's been like this since day one. 0 issues have ever been fixed. I've seen others report some of these and nothing has ever been done to fix anything.
I don't think I can take a chance on this deal given the endless hassle this lock has given me. I'd suggest to others to steer clear for something else that is more reliable.
One more caution, the keypad (least the 2 we had) is not waterproof. Decided to hack the replaced components, circuit board on the keyboard was corroded, apparently water can get in through the keypad case (suspect driving rain since there is no covering/awning where it was placed).
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A few items to remember. If you door doesn't perfectly sit flush you cannot use the auto loc and unlock feature
If you have a door that will be locked and unlocked manually these will not last long
My children also had a hard time in getting out of the house which can present a fire hazard.
I don't have any issues with disconnect and failed unlocks. I really like my August lock and if I could change anything would be just the size and this 4th gen is smaller but I don't want to replace one that is working so well yet.
It's worked flawlessly for me for the last 12 months.
I have the door auto lock after a few minutes and that never failed.
Remote unlock works every time.
I was able to follow an old guide to reverse engineer the API. I am now able to unlock my August lock from my Mi Band 6 from anywhere in the world as long as my cellphone has an internet or cell connection.
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I don't have any issues with disconnect and failed unlocks. I really like my August lock and if I could change anything would be just the size and this 4th gen is smaller but I don't want to replace one that is working so well yet.
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