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August Smart Lock vs Eufy Security

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August Smart Lock

IoT & Smart Home

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Eufy Security logo

Eufy Security

IoT & Smart Home

Privacy-focused smart home security

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Eufy Security has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: August Smart Lock entry-level August Smart Lock ($149.99) has no built-in Wi-Fi and requires a separate Connect Wi-Fi Bridge for remote functionality; Eufy Security devices like the Video Doorbell E340 list at 149.99 USD, and while local storage avoids a subscription fee, no pricing is published for optional cloud/professional monitoring plans
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Eufy Security covers Local storage.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which August Smart Lock and Eufy Security actually diverge.

Attributes where August Smart Lock and Eufy Security differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockEufy Security
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
Founded20122016

Identical on both: pricing model (one-time), platforms (IOS, Android, Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (IoT & Smart Home).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in August Smart Lock

  • Retrofit Design
  • Auto-Unlock
  • Guest Access
  • Activity Log
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • HomeKit
  • SmartThings

Only in Eufy Security

  • Local storage
  • AI detection
  • 2K/4K video
  • Night vision
  • Two-way audio
  • No monthly fees
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Google Assistant

Both cover

  • IOS support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

August Smart Lock

  • Keyless entrynot Eufy Security
  • Guest accessnot Eufy Security
  • Remote unlocknot Eufy Security
  • Activity monitoringnot Eufy Security

Eufy Security

  • Home securitynot August Smart Lock
  • Package detectionnot August Smart Lock
  • Baby monitoringnot August Smart Lock
  • Pet watchingnot August Smart Lock

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

August Smart Lock

  • Entry-level August Smart Lock ($149.99) has no built-in Wi-Fi and requires a separate Connect Wi-Fi Bridge for remote functionality

Eufy Security

  • Devices like the Video Doorbell E340 list at 149.99 USD, and while local storage avoids a subscription fee, no pricing is published for optional cloud/professional monitoring plans

Pricing, plan by plan

August Smart Lock

On request
  • Smart Lock$149/month
    • Auto-lock
    • Auto-unlock
    • Guest access
  • WiFi Smart Lock$249/month
    • Built-in WiFi
    • Remote access
    • DoorSense

Eufy Security

Free
  • Solo Camera$50/month
    • Local storage
    • AI detection
    • No monthly fee
  • Video Doorbell$160/month
    • 2K video
    • Local storage
    • Human detection
  • HomeBase System$200/month
    • 16GB storage
    • Alarm
    • Multiple cameras

Which should you pick?

Choose August Smart Lock if

  • You need retrofit design.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want auto-unlock.
August Smart Lock review

Choose Eufy Security if

  • You need local storage.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want ai detection.
Eufy Security review

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or Eufy Security better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and Eufy Security at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, August Smart Lock or Eufy Security?
Eufy Security has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for August Smart Lock and Free for Eufy Security.
Does August Smart Lock or Eufy Security run on more platforms?
Both run on IOS, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Eufy Security for free?
Yes. Eufy Security has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. August Smart Lock starts at On request.
What is August Smart Lock best used for?
August Smart Lock is most often used for keyless entry, guest access, remote unlock, activity monitoring. Of those, keyless entry and guest access are not what Eufy Security is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that Eufy Security cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. Eufy Security covers Local storage, AI detection, 2K/4K video, Night vision. Both handle IOS support, Android support, Web support.
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