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August Smart Lock vs WW (WeightWatchers)

August Smart Lock logo

August Smart Lock

Software

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WW (WeightWatchers) logo

WW (WeightWatchers)

Software

Wellness that works

From
$12/month
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; WW (WeightWatchers) med+ programme requires board-certified clinician appointments, limiting availability to synchronous meetings
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, WW (WeightWatchers) covers PersonalPoints system.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which August Smart Lock and WW (WeightWatchers) actually diverge.

Attributes where August Smart Lock and WW (WeightWatchers) differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockWW (WeightWatchers)
Starting priceOn request$12/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20121963

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 WW (WeightWatchers)

  • PersonalPoints system
  • Food tracking
  • Fitness programs
  • Mindset tools
  • Community and workshops
  • Apple Health
  • Fitbit
  • Garmin

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 WW (WeightWatchers)
  • Guest accessnot WW (WeightWatchers)
  • Remote unlocknot WW (WeightWatchers)
  • Activity monitoringnot WW (WeightWatchers)

WW (WeightWatchers)

  • Users seeking structured nutrition tracking with zero-point foodsnot August Smart Lock
  • Members wanting GLP-1 medication support with clinical oversightnot August Smart Lock
  • Groups preferring virtual community support and workshopsnot 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

WW (WeightWatchers)

  • Med+ programme requires board-certified clinician appointments, limiting availability to synchronous meetings
  • Virtual coaching and workshops restricted to group format on Core/Core+ plans; 1-to-1 coaching via in-app chat only

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

WW (WeightWatchers)

$12/month

No published plan breakdown. See the WW (WeightWatchers) review.

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 WW (WeightWatchers) if

  • You need personalpoints system.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want food tracking.
WW (WeightWatchers) review

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or WW (WeightWatchers) better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and WW (WeightWatchers) at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, August Smart Lock or WW (WeightWatchers)?
August Smart Lock starts at On request and WW (WeightWatchers) at $12/month.
Does August Smart Lock or WW (WeightWatchers) run on more platforms?
August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. WW (WeightWatchers) runs on Web, 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 WW (WeightWatchers) is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that WW (WeightWatchers) cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. WW (WeightWatchers) covers PersonalPoints system, Food tracking, Fitness programs, Mindset tools. Both handle Android support, Web support.
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