August Gen 4 Wi-fi Door Lock Hardwired

[@andrewlaine6135]

Nice to actually see this video exists! Not many people seem to make this video on hardwiring august lock. I was going to wire mine the same as you did with a power supply but have you seen a guy's write up on instructables on how to hardwire it but have it automatically switchable between ac and battery during power loss! I'm not good with reading as I'm visual but since you do well explaining maybe you can take a look at the write up implement into your system and make a video about it and have best of both worlds!

[@hanshobbies]

I thought about it, but I decided that I do still carry a key with me in my everyday carry bag so the rare times it happens I'd just use the key. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@rainyking4458]

Nice handy work. I have a2nd generation August Smart Lock. But the motor seems defective (can't rotate automatically when click the app to lock/unlock, but can manually lock/unlock). Based on your experience on the 4th generation one, would those motor be easily replaced? Of course, based on another people's input, the backplate attachment might be difficult to be taken off.

[@Eric666-l7x]

Very good thank you

[@hanshobbies]

Welcome 😊

[@ssinvv]

Trying to do this with a 2nd generation but the backplate attachment appears to be different. It won't come off even after removing all screws. Appreciate any insight!

[@hanshobbies]

I'm not too familiar with the 2nd generation unfortunately. The construction may be different. When I encounter things like this I have to experiment a bit. First I like to check if there are any screws from the other side that may be holding it in place. Next I look to see if the cover can move at all (tiny turn or sliding up/down etc) which may indicate it's snapped in place but not glued/screwed. This would possibly mean it's snapped into place and depending on the fastening you can pry with more pressure but be cautious. Then I hit it with a heat gun until it's just uncomfortable to touch and then try removing, this is to check if maybe there was a thermoset glue that is holding it. Another thing I like to do is to give gentle pressure at the edges trying to lift (if you can) to see if there seems to be one point or direction that is holding it in place indicating maybe a screw that comes from the other side or a not thermoset glue. Hope something there helps.

[@josheewashee1949]

Hey there - are you willing to do this for hire? I have 7 of these I would love to get this done to

[@hanshobbies]

Sorry I don't do contract work like this but there may be people out there who could do it for you if they can watch the video and understand it. It's fairly straightforward but does take time and care.