August Smart Lock - A HomeKit Smart Lock

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Rey G

Rey G

Күн бұрын

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@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 6 жыл бұрын
For you August owners out there, how much battery life are you seeing? I got about 2.5 months with the first set. Also, how do you like it? Do you wish you picked something else or have you changed/upgraded to another lock?
@ClaudesKitchen
@ClaudesKitchen 6 жыл бұрын
Just waiting for mine to be delivered so I will be installing it next week! How have you found it so far??
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 6 жыл бұрын
It's been working great so far. Battery life was a little shorter than I expected but I'll see what I get with rechargeables instead of the alkalines that came with it.
@ClaudesKitchen
@ClaudesKitchen 6 жыл бұрын
I am enjoying mine so far!! So easy to install as well. Great product :)
@stevekaboobiroo1479
@stevekaboobiroo1479 6 жыл бұрын
Fitting smart locks is on my list of improvements for this year. Thanks for a great review Rey. Congratulations on breaking the 500 subscribers barrier.
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve! Couldn’t hit the 500 subscriber milestone without subscribers like yourself. THANK YOU for the support! One thing great about smart locks for HomeKit users is that we have options. Good luck on you home improvements this year!
@myHomeKithome
@myHomeKithome 5 жыл бұрын
I love how low-key this lock is!
@johndus
@johndus 6 жыл бұрын
Love the videos man! Purchasing our first house and this makes me even more excited! Keep up the great work!
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 6 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean,when we got our first house a little over a year ago, I had to restrain myself from buying a bunch of smart home stuff since we were still in escrow and they tell you not to make any sizable purchases. Congrats on the new house, thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
@gerrymendoza9057
@gerrymendoza9057 6 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for the information! I'm looking to buy a smart lock and narrowed it down to the Kwikset and August. I think your video pushed me to go with the August. I like how from the other side it doesn't look like a smart lock. Now I just need to decide if I spend extra on the 3rd generation.
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! If you’d like to be able to check status on the door since it can show as locked but maybe the door wasn’t fully closed, the sensor with the 3rd gen will tell you that. BUT, with the low price of gen 2, I don’t think that functionality is worth the extra $100+. A different HomeKit door sensor can be added for much less to the 2nd gen.
@Sciencewithkids
@Sciencewithkids 6 жыл бұрын
Really cool. Not a big fan of the look of the lock, but the functionality is amazing. You made installation look so easy.
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. The lock does look huge initially but I’ve quickly gotten used to it ;)
@haihuideng8816
@haihuideng8816 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video, it is so wonderful!
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave such a nice compliment 😊
@gmitchell8672
@gmitchell8672 6 жыл бұрын
Well done video Rey, Thanks
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and taking the time to check comment!
@michael50310
@michael50310 4 жыл бұрын
Quick question, do you need August’s WiFi hub to enable the HomeKit feature? Ik this lock only has the Bluetooth connection, but I’ve got AppleTV(4th gen) at my house and wondering if the Apple TV can be used as a hub. Cuz August’s hub isn’t quite cheap (I don’t live in America) here...
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 4 жыл бұрын
You don’t need August’s hub the Apple TV will act as a Home hub for remote access through HomeKit. None of this stuff is cheap 😉
@kamalismohammad5881
@kamalismohammad5881 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you great job.......
@VulcanOnWheels
@VulcanOnWheels 6 жыл бұрын
I noticed a lot of variation in the volume in this video and the image was not always in focus. I hope you can resolve this for your future videos, if you haven't already.
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback. Every video is a work in progress and I'll continue to try and improve with each one.
@AFHLeGusta
@AFHLeGusta 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Rey if I don't own a HomePod can I still lock and unlock the August lock from anywhere in the world? Or how does that work? Do I need a bridge? Also same question for the Schlage lock. Thanks and great vid boo!
@ayyjayy5018
@ayyjayy5018 5 жыл бұрын
you'd need the bridge
@renzmatthew7821
@renzmatthew7821 6 жыл бұрын
With the Gen 2, whenever you unlock the door manually either by hand or key, does the HomeKit give you a notification?
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 6 жыл бұрын
Yes, HomeKit will give you a notification of lock status regardless of how it’s changed. You can configure notifications in the Home app.
@Summergirl_79
@Summergirl_79 6 жыл бұрын
Great Video , did we hear you say that you have a smart garage door opener? can you please recommend one for a new home buyer .
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Summer, if you check a previous video in my feed, I have a possible solution to convert an existing opener to a HomeKit compatible one. That being said, if your house is being built, or if there are no openers pre-installed, I'd recommend any of the MyQ compatible openers from Chamberlain or LiftMaster. Thanks for watching!
@josejimenezcaceres5277
@josejimenezcaceres5277 4 жыл бұрын
hello I have a question to work with homekit from anywhere in the world do I need an appletv?
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you will need a Home hub. That can be an AppleTV, HomePod or iPad. Thanks for watching!
@bcohen23
@bcohen23 6 жыл бұрын
Another great video Rey! I’ve been debating which lock to go with. Do you find this lock to be clunky? Also, it seems like it grinds metal on metal when turning. Thoughts?
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brad! I think the level of “clunkiness” will depend on your existing deadbolt. The August is essentially just a motor to drive the existing locking mechanism. So if your current deadbolt grinds now, it may be emphasized with the August because your hand won’t be manually turning the lock and dampening the sound. It’s a solid smart lock and I have no qualms recommending one.
@ppanais
@ppanais 6 жыл бұрын
Did you also get the August connect for remote access? Or can you get HomeKit access without it?
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 6 жыл бұрын
No need for the Connect as I already have a HomePod acting as the HomeKit hub for remote access. An Apple TV (4th gen or 4K) or an iPad can also be used as a hub.
@echo-hotel
@echo-hotel 6 жыл бұрын
Finally someone has confirmed this. I've been searching for this answer for hours...
@AFHLeGusta
@AFHLeGusta 6 жыл бұрын
@@ReyG_HKSH Ok so....if I don't own a Homepod or and Apple TV I have to have the Connect obligatory?
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 6 жыл бұрын
Fernando Huitron Without a HomeKit hub you won’t be able to access the lock remotely through the Home app or Siri. A Connect may let you access the lock remotely via the native August app.
@AFHLeGusta
@AFHLeGusta 6 жыл бұрын
@@ReyG_HKSH So a Home Pod will do the trick and allow me to connect remotely from anywhere? I'm kind of new into this cause I'm in Mexico and the HomePod will launch here next week so I'm planning to get one anyways so I just wanted to know.
@michaelkleinberg269
@michaelkleinberg269 5 жыл бұрын
Do you have problems when the weather turns cold?
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 5 жыл бұрын
Michael Kleinberg Have had no problems since I installed it, but to be fair, I’m in California and it doesn’t get very cold here.
@reina3635
@reina3635 4 жыл бұрын
I am a little upset but my lock did not calibrate. And it wont let me go back so what do i do.
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 4 жыл бұрын
Does the lock turn freely when both closing and opening? Have you tried resetting and starting over?
@ginarobertc9655
@ginarobertc9655 6 жыл бұрын
$89.00 shipped !!! Man Rey, where do you live ?.. Great video, want to get one after I viewed you video, but I live in Ontario Canada, and checking them out on Amazon.ca, they are around $300.00 - Ugh....
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 6 жыл бұрын
Robert, I got this in the U.S. via eBay for $87 US. You might be able to find it on eBay and ship it to Canada for less than $300 Canadian. If you decide to go that route, be sure to buy from a reputable seller. Thanks for watching!
@georgejohnson6655
@georgejohnson6655 3 жыл бұрын
need help in setting up the wifi for smartlock 4th generation?
@georgejohnson6655
@georgejohnson6655 3 жыл бұрын
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@CraneEnterprises
@CraneEnterprises 6 жыл бұрын
Great review I’m curious to know why the garage door?
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Garage door because there have been many a time when I leave home, close the garage, get a few miles down the road and wonder if I locked it. Also, getting home, emptying the trunk of groceries and fumbling to find house keys got to be a hassle. Hands full, ask Siri on Apple Watch to unlock the door and I'm in.
@MarissaWilkins
@MarissaWilkins 6 жыл бұрын
I see you have motion sensors in your HomeKit, can you do a video on your favorite motion sensors and how they work? I am looking to add some, but there’s not many reviews.
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 6 жыл бұрын
Hi, the only motion sensors I have at the moment are the ones for my Ecobees and cameras. I'm still looking for a worthwhile motion sensor and when I find it, I'll be sure to do a review. Thanks for watching!
@slik
@slik 4 жыл бұрын
Wish they do somthing like that for meteric doors “Europe”
@gabilesch8823
@gabilesch8823 3 жыл бұрын
These locks are a huge pain and no battery life - always needing to fix it
@Starfox-zg4tk
@Starfox-zg4tk 6 жыл бұрын
Kamusta na. Mahirap bang install yan Tol?
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 6 жыл бұрын
Very easy install bro, if you can use a screwdriver, you can install this! Salamat for watching!
@dragonslayer174
@dragonslayer174 3 жыл бұрын
How do u unlock that lock when it’s dead
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 3 жыл бұрын
With a key 🔑
@SwiftSilentRKS
@SwiftSilentRKS 4 жыл бұрын
dude turn down ur intro music or turn up your mic, the sound difference is deafening
@decepticon219
@decepticon219 5 жыл бұрын
dude your intro music blew my ears off...dislike
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