August Smart Lock Pro Review (3rd Generation) & Connect Wifi Module Deadbolt Retrofit

Buy it on Amazon - http://lon.tv/te78p (affiliate link) - The August Smart Lock Pro works with existing deadbolt door locks to make them smarter. It's pricey compared to competing products and has some issues reliably connecting to its WiFi module. See more internet of things: http://lon.tv/iot and subscribe! http://lont.v/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:34 - Installation experience 01:59 - Pricing 02:14 - Connect WiFi adapter and setup frustrations 03:31 - Smartphone app 04:38 - Setting up digital keys and controling access 05:21 - Auto locking of the door 06:04 - Paid subscription for notifications? 06:50 - Using the August lock with IFTTT 10:37 - Amazon Alexa voice control 11:45 - Final thoughts The August lock works with your existing deadbolt locks - it doesn't replace the entire lock but replaces the portion inside your home. Once installed any iPhone or Android phone can unlock the lock with a bluetooth connection. Virtual "keys" can be set up on the app. The keys are revocable by the lock owner any time. I also like that I'm able restrict when guests can open the door by day of the week and specific ranges of time. The August can be set to automatically lock itself if it's unlocked for a period of time as well. Overall I'm pleased with its core functions but the price tag is high - especially considering that competitors sell complete lock replacements for less money. I also found that the connections to the internet via the included Connect WiFi adapter are spotty. It takes a long time for notifications to reach IFTTT for example. I'm also weary of their upcoming subscription service as it appears they're going to charge for smartphone notifications of lock events. I do not like this trend of selling expensive hardware and then requiring consumers to spend more on a monthly of yearly basis to continue using the product. Subscribe to my email list to get a weekly digest of upcoming videos! - http://lon.tv/email See my second channel for supplementary content : http://lon.tv/extras Visit the Lon.TV store to purchase some of my previously reviewed items! http://lon.tv/store Read more about my transparency and disclaimers: http://lon.tv/disclosures Want to chat with other fans of the channel? Visit our forums! http://lon.tv/forums Want to help the channel? Start a Patreon subscription! http://lon.tv/patreon or donate to my Tip Jar! http://lon.tv/tipjar or contribute via Venmo! [email protected] Follow me on Facebook! http://facebook.com/lonreviewstech Follow me on Twitter! http://twitter.com/lonseidman Catch my longer interviews in audio form on my podcast! http://lon.tv/itunes http://lon.tv/stitcher or the feed at http://lon.tv/podcast/feed.xml Follow me on Google+ http://lonseidman.com