Software · head to head
Meross vs August Smart Lock
Meross
Software
Affordable smart home devices with HomeKit support
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
August Smart Lock
Software
Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Meross covers Apple HomeKit, August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Meross and August Smart Lock actually diverge.
| Attribute | Meross | August Smart Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | IOS, Android | IOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2016 | 2012 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (one-time), 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 Meross
- Apple HomeKit
- No hub required
- Energy monitoring
- Schedules
- Voice control
- Scene automation
- Apple HomeKit
- Amazon Alexa
Only in August Smart Lock
- Retrofit Design
- Auto-Unlock
- Guest Access
- Activity Log
- Alexa
- Google Home
- HomeKit
- Web support
Both cover
- SmartThings
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Meross
- Smart plugsnot August Smart Lock
- Lighting controlnot August Smart Lock
- Garage automationnot August Smart Lock
- Energy monitoringnot August Smart Lock
August Smart Lock
- Keyless entrynot Meross
- Guest accessnot Meross
- Remote unlocknot Meross
- Activity monitoringnot Meross
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Meross
Nothing recorded yet. See the Meross review.
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
Pricing, plan by plan
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
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
Which should you pick?
Choose Meross if
- You need apple homekit.
- You work on IOS, Android.
- You also want no hub required.
Choose August Smart Lock if
- You need retrofit design.
- You work on IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want auto-unlock.
Questions people ask
- Is Meross or August Smart Lock better?
- Neither clearly leads. Meross starts at On request and August Smart Lock at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Meross or August Smart Lock?
- Meross starts at On request and August Smart Lock at On request.
- Does Meross or August Smart Lock run on more platforms?
- Meross runs on IOS, Android. August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web.
- What is Meross best used for?
- Meross is most often used for smart plugs, lighting control, garage automation, energy monitoring. Of those, smart plugs and lighting control are not what August Smart Lock is typically brought in for.
- What can Meross do that August Smart Lock cannot?
- Meross covers Apple HomeKit, No hub required, Energy monitoring, Schedules. August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. Both handle SmartThings, IOS support, Android support.