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August Smart Lock
Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt
As of 30 August 2026, August Smart Lock starts at $29.99/month. August smart locks retrofit over your existing deadbolt, allowing you to lock and unlock with your phone, voice, or auto-unlock when you arrive home. Softwr lists it under Smart Home. August Smart Lock is made by August Home (Assa Abloy), launched in 2012, available on iOS, Android, Web.
Overview
What August Smart Lock does
August smart locks retrofit over your existing deadbolt, allowing you to lock and unlock with your phone, voice, or auto-unlock when you arrive home. They work with major smart home platforms.
What people use it for
- Keyless entry
- Guest access
- Remote unlock
- Activity monitoring
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- One-time purchase model with no recurring subscription fees
- Smart locks range from $129.99 to $229.99 depending on model and features
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Pricing
What August Smart Lock costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Smart Lock
$149.99
- Standard smart lock
Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi
$129.99
- Wi-Fi enabled
Wi-Fi Smart Lock
$229.99
- Wi-Fi connectivity
Smart Lock + Connect
$210.99
- Lock plus connectivity module
Wi-Fi Smart Lock + Keypad Touch Bundle
$249.99
- Wi-Fi lock plus keypad
Capabilities
Features
Retrofit Design
Auto-Unlock
Guest Access
Activity Log
Alexa
Integration with Alexa
Google Home
Integration with Google Home
HomeKit
Integration with HomeKit
SmartThings
Integration with SmartThings
IOS support
Available on iOS
Android support
Available on Android
Web support
Available on Web
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Questions people ask
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How much do August smart locks cost?
August smart locks are one-time purchases. Prices range from $129.99 for the Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi to $229.99 for the Wi-Fi Smart Lock. Standard Smart Lock is $149.99. Bundles like Wi-Fi Smart Lock + Keypad Touch are $249.99.
SourceDoes August offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes. August offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on purchases. Additionally, shipping is free in the United States.
SourceBehind it
Who makes August Smart Lock
- Company
- August Home (Assa Abloy)
- Based in
- San Francisco, California, USA
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