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August Smart Lock vs Meross

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August Smart Lock

IoT & Smart Home

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Meross logo

Meross

IoT & Smart Home

Affordable smart home devices with HomeKit support

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Meross covers Apple HomeKit.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where August Smart Lock and Meross differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockMeross
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebIOS, Android
Founded20122016

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (one-time), free tier (No), 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
  • Web support

Only in Meross

  • Apple HomeKit
  • No hub required
  • Energy monitoring
  • Schedules
  • Voice control
  • Scene automation
  • Apple HomeKit
  • Amazon Alexa

Both cover

  • SmartThings
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

August Smart Lock

  • Keyless entrynot Meross
  • Guest accessnot Meross
  • Remote unlocknot Meross
  • Activity monitoringnot Meross

Meross

  • Smart plugsnot August Smart Lock
  • Lighting controlnot August Smart Lock
  • Garage automationnot August Smart Lock
  • Energy monitoringnot 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

Meross

Nothing recorded yet. See the Meross review.

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

Meross

On request
  • Smart Plug$15/month
    • WiFi
    • Energy monitoring
    • Voice control
  • Smart Switch$25/month
    • In-wall
    • No neutral required option
    • HomeKit
  • Garage Opener$40/month
    • Remote control
    • Status alerts
    • HomeKit

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 Meross if

  • You need apple homekit.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want no hub required.
Meross review

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or Meross better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and Meross at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, August Smart Lock or Meross?
August Smart Lock starts at On request and Meross at On request.
Does August Smart Lock or Meross run on more platforms?
August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. Meross runs on IOS, Android.
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 Meross is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that Meross cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. Meross covers Apple HomeKit, No hub required, Energy monitoring, Schedules. Both handle SmartThings, IOS support, Android support.
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