Does August Smart Lock Work With SmartThings?

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August Locks Are Now Directly Compatible with SmartThings

. … While the August Smart Lock Pro + Connect and Yale Locks have been compatible with SmartThings in the past, customers had to use Z-Wave to connect SmartThings to their locks.

Is August Smart Lock compatible with SmartThings?

August and Connected by

August Locks Are Now Directly Compatible with SmartThings

. … While the August Smart Lock Pro + Connect and Yale Locks have been compatible with SmartThings in the past, customers had to use Z-Wave to connect SmartThings to their locks.

How do I connect August Smart Lock to SmartThings?

  1. Open the August app.
  2. Switch to the SmartThings app. Do not close the August app.
  3. Select the + icon.
  4. Select Add Device.
  5. Select By Brand.
  6. Select August Home.
  7. Select Door Locks.
  8. Select August Z-Wave Lock.

Does August work with ZigBee?

Q22: Does the August Smart Lock support ZigBee connectivity? No, unfortunately the August Smart

Lock does not support ZigBee connectivity by default at the moment

as a stand-alone product.

How do I get rid of August lock in SmartThings?

  1. Go to Lock Settings.
  2. Then to Z-Wave Settings.
  3. Select Remove Z-Wave Device.

Does August Lock use Z-Wave?

The August Smart Lock Pro is a security enabled Z-Wave Plus product that is

able to use encrypted Z-Wave Plus messages to communicate to other security enabled Z-Wave

Plus products.

What is the difference between Z-Wave and Zigbee?

Both types use different radio frequencies. Zigbee uses a 2.4 GHz frequency or a 915 MHz frequency, and Z-Wave uses a frequency of

908.42 MHz

. A device that uses Zigbee won’t be able to communicate with a device that uses Z-Wave and vice versa.

How do you put a August lock in pairing mode?

In the August App, go to the side menu (upper left), tap Set Up New Device. Choose Set Up An

August Connect

. Choose a lock with which to associate your Connect. When prompted, plug connect into an outlet near your door and then follow the in-app instructions.

Do August locks need a hub?

August Smart

Lock does need a hub

if you want to be able to view and control your home’s locks while you’re away. August offers a Connect Wi-Fi Bridge to do just this, or you can go with a third-party hub.

What is a Zigbee lock?

Zigbee locks refer to

the door locks that are connected and controlled by Zigbee modules and Zigbee communication protocols

. … The Zigbee door lock can transmit the control commands and report device status.

Can I connect August lock to ring?


August Smart Lock Pro

also works with Ring Alarm. … With the integration, you create rules for your lock and security system to follow. For example, you can set it to arm your system when the door is locked.

What is Z-Wave DSK?

Z-Wave SmartStart uses the

same device specific keys

(DSK) that form the foundation of the secure inclusion process of S2. Only authorized and intended devices are included in the Z-Wave network. Z-Wave SmartStart is based on the embedded SDK 6.8x and related gateway software components.

What is Z-Wave Smart Lock?

Smart locks provide you with peace of mind security allowing you to know who is coming and going from your home. Once the smart lock is connected to the smart hub, you now can remotely access your lock to lock or unlock your doors from anywhere in the world. Safer, smarter homes are locked with Z-Wave.

Charlene Dyck
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Charlene Dyck
Charlene is a software developer and technology expert with a degree in computer science. She has worked for major tech companies and has a keen understanding of how computers and electronics work. Sarah is also an advocate for digital privacy and security.