Available in silver or matte-black for $230, it's easily one of the best smart lock options on the market. The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is a capable, easy-to-install smart lock, a reliable performer in our tests, all of which earned it an Editors' Choice award here on CNET. If you purchase August's wireless keypad accessory for $60, you can add coded entry into the mix, too.
That includes unlimited user access, auto-locking and unlocking, and a log of every action that happens at your front door. On top of that, the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is 45% smaller than previous August models, and it offers a good mix of features in the well-designed August app.
Wi-Fi comes built in with this version of the lock, so you won't need to pay extra for August's plug-in Wi-Fi Connect bridge to enable remote access with a smartphone app, or to sync up with Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri (August supports all three, which is terrific).
DOOR LOCK WITH KEYPAD AND APP UPGRADE
Our long-running smart lock champ, the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock includes a retrofit August lock and a DoorSense open-close sensor to upgrade your existing deadbolt or other lock. Beyond that, you'll find a growing number of models with advanced features like touchpad controls, fingerprint readers, and built-in sensors that can tell you if the door is ever left ajar. They're great for letting workers, houseguests, and pet sitters in without need for a key, and they're a godsend when you get into bed only to realize you forgot to lock up. That said, you'll find plenty of compelling smart lock options if you're in the market for a new one, many of which are well worth considering.Īt a basic level, the best smart locks will help you manage access to your home. In most cases, the first smart lock we'd recommend is the August Smart Lock, as it has a good track history in our tests and comes with a well-developed mix of features and compatible accessories, including support for the top three voice assistants (Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri). Smart locks can bring a lot of connected convenience to your front door, and we've spent years testing the devices out to find the best of the bunch.
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