Installing Yale August Smart Lock (Great for Airbnb Rentals!)

[@SharonTseung]

That smart lock is dope

[@aledevans732]

Hi does august module work in the uk thanks

[@seanlovesrealestate]

It should! Check if you can install the August app on your phone first.

[@aledevans732]

@@seanlovesrealestate i have sucessfully installed the ap to my phone

[@DoYouDJ]

Thanks been trying to set mine up for hours thought I needed to use the dongle it came with which was giving me an error code, after watching this I successfully set up my lock.

[@seanlovesrealestate]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! This lock is pretty awesome. I can leave my house without keys now :)

[@SherryXshi_]

like and subscribed. This video just save me so much time. thanks Sean

[@seanlovesrealestate]

Thanks for your support!

[@pog1g23]

Hi Sean, just purchased this lock for our Airbnb. Haven't installed it just yet but how are you finding it nearly one year on? Any glitches or issues you are finding with the lock? Any sort of wisdom you can bestow would be most appreciated!

[@seanlovesrealestate]

It's been pretty good so far, only has to swap the battery one time. It's really convenient because I don't have to carry my house keys with me anymore.

[@pog1g23]

@@seanlovesrealestate Thanks for the speedy reply and update on the lock! Great content btw 🙂

[@seanlovesrealestate]

@@pog1g23 thanks, I try to make it entertaining and informative 😂

[@lexxipearl]

@@seanlovesrealestate They claim the battery lasts 18 months 🧐 Guess depends how much it's used.

[@torrentgreen2295]

Another question, on an Airbnb provided code, is it possible to edit the entry to allow for early check-in's or late check-outs?

[@frankyanwang]

Hi I am having the same problem you had setup the app connect the lock. How did you resolve your issue? You didn't show on your video. I tried many times couldn't fix that part. Thank you in advance!

[@seanlovesrealestate]

What part of the video are you referring to? Can you reply with the timestamp? I did this a few months ago so my memory is a bit hazy.

[@frankyanwang]

Thanks I end up fixing it by manually connect the BT in the lock itself.

[@singhaniket]

@@seanlovesrealestate I am referring to the Hub Like August Connect module that you showed at 1:30. You didn't show installing it OR connecting to it anywhere in the video. Did you end up connecting the Yale lock to the Wifi without needing that device at all ? (Nice video nonetheless, thanks for doing this).

[@seanlovesrealestate]

@@singhaniket To be honest, I plugged the hub device in but never needed to use it. I think the device connected to Wifi directly.

[@singhaniket]

@@seanlovesrealestate Thanks a lot. for responding. One more question for you. I know that this lock opens automatically when you approach it with the phone with you. Do you have experience with that ? I have heard other reviewers say that the locks from a very long distance, and due to that it may accidentally open.

[@jmilloway]

This looks great. I appreciate your video. I have a question I live 200 plus miles from my Airbnb do I need to be present when all this is set up or can I set it up from a distance? Thank you

[@seanlovesrealestate]

Hi Jimmy, you can definitely set this up remotely as long as you connect it with your app!

[@SherryXshi_]

For AirBnB, did you order the lock only or with the kit? With the kit is over $400! I need to make sure I order the correct one. Thanks

[@seanlovesrealestate]

What comes with the kit? I think this was just the lock

[@hung5330]

Hi Sean, do I need wifi internet for this lock to connect to the app?

[@seanlovesrealestate]

Technically, it connects via Bluetooth. But there's a small device called the August bridge that connects to your WiFi (it's included in the package). That way, you can control your lock from anywhere in the world! We use this to add/remove codes for our guests.

[@torrentgreen2295]

Is it possible to sync two Yale locks on an Airbnb Rental to receive the same codes?

[@jorgealmendarez8177]

How much for everything

[@leelee287]

Damn was a werewolf chewing on that door !!

[@seanlovesrealestate]

Haha it was hella dirty for sure

[@leelee287]

@@seanlovesrealestate dirty ? Looked like you spent the night keeping vampires out !! Lol

[@seanlovesrealestate]

@@leelee287 hahahaah

[@iOmega115]

Hi Sean, is it possible to change the password for every new guests?

[@seanlovesrealestate]

Definitely, you can either manually add/remove guests or have it synced to your Airbnb account so that it automatically creates one when a new guest books your place! You can do this all from the app.

[@sydneyellen6497]

Can the regular august lock (without keypad) provide guests temporary access through the app?

[@sydneyellen6497]

I am trying to determine the best solution as a renter who is airbnbing out a guest room in my apartment

[@seanlovesrealestate]

I think it'd be a hassle to ask every Airbnb guest that you have to install the August Lock app to get access to the room. It'd be much easier to just get a lock with a keypad or get a doorknob with a keypad on it. Check this one out: amzn.to/3yniI9a

[@thenenej]

What camera should I get to go with this keypad?

[@seanlovesrealestate]

I use a Nest Doorbell! You can watch the installation video that I made here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpyudKKvabZoha8 I also use Wyze security cameras.

[@dethcubegaming1556]

How do you remove the battery cover with the key?

[@tw8126]

Dang...was hoping you’d show how to register. That’s where I’m having issues.

[@seanlovesrealestate]

What part of registering are you having issues with? Like syncing with the app?

[@tw8126]

@@seanlovesrealestate yeah. Was just trying to install, but it wouldn’t let me complete the registration. I ended up getting it to work. Thanks for the reply!

[@seanlovesrealestate]

@@tw8126 glad to hear it!

[@krystallatson1435]

How does Airbnb send guests a new code ?

[@seanlovesrealestate]

It syncs with your Yale lock and generates a new code when a guest books it

[@thoaszuter8196]

It won’t let me finish the registration what should I do?

[@seanlovesrealestate]

Hey Thoa, I didn't encounter any error with registration. Usually when that happens, I try resetting my phone or reinstalling the app. Let me know if that works!

[@betino705]

DammnAirbnb door so dirty bro.... How are the reviews doing lol

[@seanlovesrealestate]

Haha, we cleaned it up afterwards. The house is pretty good!

[@moua0067]

What if the house doesn't have wi-fi?

[@seanlovesrealestate]

If the house doesn't have wifi, then you can't use the app to remotely change passwords or unlock the door with the app. You can always hardcore passwords on the lock itself and open it with the touch pad.

[@Punkat7]

@@seanlovesrealestate I have 5GHz wifi. Will this device work on only 2.4Ghz?

[@seanlovesrealestate]

@@Punkat7 ​ Good question! From what I understand, this is a "Bluetooth" activated device. There's a module block that comes with the smart lock that connects to wifi and sends bluetooth signals to the door lock if you try to make changes to the lock outside of your house. I'm pretty sure the module takes 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wifi. Hope this helps!

[@doug2279]

I had one and the number of times it breaks and you get a bad review makes the mind boggle! Yale are a company I don't trust any more! Seriously how can you recommend it?? Even when it works old folk get stuck!

[@seanlovesrealestate]

I had the YalexNest on my Airbnb and it didn't have any issues. It's true that people were often confused about how to turn on the lock since there's no obvious "wake up" button. But it's really convenient since you're able to open the door remotely if you need to (through the app). This version has a keyhole, so in the worst-case scenario, we can tell the guest to find the secret key (that we've hidden somewhere on the property).

[@jeffbrown2468]

If the internst goes down your guest is fucked.

[@seanlovesrealestate]

I don't think the smartlock always needs to be online. Once you add the guest, the code will work for the doorlock until you remove it. In the worst case, you can hide a physical key somewhere for them to use if the electronic door lock malfunctions or runs out of battery.

[@mntgardener9246]

You really need to clean your door and paint it. Dirty door is not cool.

[@seanlovesrealestate]

Haha, yes, it's an old door.

[@jayturkdagerk3380]

Bro your door is dirty dirty. Clean it before tou get a crazy germaphobe guest

[@seanlovesrealestate]

Haha yea it was pretty wild. The home has been deep cleaned and the door has been repainted!

[@Altair9292]

Ayyyy!

[@allenshaikh7507]

It doesn’t help