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August Smart Lock vs Oura Ring

August Smart Lock logo

August Smart Lock

Software

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Oura Ring logo

Oura Ring

Software

Your health companion on your finger

From
$399/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; Oura Ring mandatory subscription requirement with no way to use the ring without $5.99/month or $69.99/year Oura Membership
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Oura Ring covers Sleep tracking.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where August Smart Lock and Oura Ring differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockOura Ring
Starting priceOn request$399/one-time
Pricing modelone-timeUnknown
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebHardware
Founded20122013

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Oura Ring

  • Sleep tracking
  • Readiness score
  • Activity tracking
  • Temperature sensing
  • Blood oxygen monitoring
  • Apple Health
  • Google Fit
  • Strava

Both cover

  • 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 Oura Ring
  • Guest accessnot Oura Ring
  • Remote unlocknot Oura Ring
  • Activity monitoringnot Oura Ring

Oura Ring

  • Workout trackingnot August Smart Lock
  • Nutrition managementnot August Smart Lock
  • Health monitoringnot August Smart Lock
  • Fitness coachingnot August Smart Lock
  • Wellness improvementnot 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

Oura Ring

  • Mandatory subscription requirement with no way to use the ring without $5.99/month or $69.99/year Oura Membership
  • Activity tracking is the weakest point with several minutes lag to register activity types and delayed heart rate readings
  • Privacy concerns with biometric data uploaded to cloud servers and no true end-to-end encryption
  • No device screen or buttons requiring smartphone app access for all interaction and data viewing
  • Third-party integration problems where HR sensor workout data does not sync to apps like Strava

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

Oura Ring

$399/one-time
  • Ring 5 (Basic)$399/one-time
  • Ring 5 (Premium)$499/one-time
  • Oura Membership$5.99/month

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 Oura Ring if

  • You need sleep tracking.
  • You work on Hardware.
  • You also want readiness score.
Oura Ring review

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or Oura Ring better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and Oura Ring at $399/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, August Smart Lock or Oura Ring?
August Smart Lock starts at On request and Oura Ring at $399/one-time.
Does August Smart Lock or Oura Ring run on more platforms?
August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. Oura Ring runs on Hardware.
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 Oura Ring is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that Oura Ring cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. Oura Ring covers Sleep tracking, Readiness score, Activity tracking, Temperature sensing. Both handle Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Oura Ring: How much does the Oura Ring cost?

The Oura Ring 5 starts at $399 for basic finishes and rises to $499 for premium styles. Additionally, Oura requires a mandatory monthly subscription at $5.99/month or $69.99/year to access sleep data and insights.

Source
Oura Ring: What does the Oura Ring track?

Oura Ring tracks sleep stages, heart rate variability (HRV), blood oxygen (SpO2), skin temperature, stress, and activity levels. Sleep tracking accuracy matches gold-standard reference equipment in testing.

Source
Oura Ring: Do other smart rings require a subscription?

No. Samsung Galaxy Ring, Ultrahuman Ring Air, and RingConn Gen 2 Air include all features with no recurring subscription fees, unlike Oura Ring which requires a mandatory subscription.

Source
Oura Ring: Is Oura Ring data encrypted?

Oura Ring data is encrypted in transit and at rest, but this does not constitute true end-to-end encryption. Data is stored on Oura's cloud servers with reliance on internal access controls.

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