Find the best August Smart Lock alternatives for keyless entry, guest access, and smart home integration.
Each app below addresses a specific gap in August Smart Lock's offering. We picked them based on real user review patterns and feature differentiation.
Schlage Encode connects directly to Wi-Fi without a separate bridge. It supports Alexa and Google Home, and offers ANSI Grade 1 security — the highest residential rating.
Explore Schlage Encode data →Yale Assure Lock 2 is available with Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, or Zigbee connectivity. It supports HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, and SmartThings and is sold by the same parent company as August.
Explore Yale Assure Lock 2 data →Kwikset Halo has built-in Wi-Fi for remote access without a hub. SmartKey re-keying lets you change the physical key without a locksmith. Supports Alexa and Google Home.
Explore Kwikset Halo data →Ultraloq offers fingerprint, keypad, app, and key access in one lock. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth provide flexible connectivity without a hub.
Explore Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro data →Level Lock replaces only the interior deadbolt mechanism, keeping your existing exterior hardware. It is invisible from the outside and uses Bluetooth with a HomeKit option.
Explore Level Lock data →Lockly features a unique PIN Genie keypad that randomizes digit positions to prevent visual code theft. Higher-end models include a built-in video doorbell camera.
Explore Lockly Secure Pro data →August's post-acquisition app quality decline and bridge requirement drive users to explore Wi-Fi-native alternatives from Schlage, Yale, and Kwikset.
Yes. August Smart Lock Pro and August Wi-Fi Smart Lock support HomeKit. Earlier August models require the August Connect bridge for HomeKit access.
Yes. The August app supports virtual keys that can be shared with family members, friends, or guests. You can set access to be permanent, temporary, or recurring.
August fits over the existing interior deadbolt thumb-turn, replacing only the interior hardware. You keep your existing exterior lock and keys, which works well for renters.
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