78Consensus score
How strongly 0 sources agree — expert labs and real owners, with community voices weighted heavier. Not one reviewer’s opinion; the pattern across all of them.
Buy it if
- Installs over existing deadbolt in minutes, no new drilling
- Keeps your existing exterior lock and key fully functional
- Works with Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, and SmartThings
Skip it if
- Only controls the interior thumb turn, exterior keypad sold separately
- Bulkier interior design compared to full deadbolt replacements
- Wi-Fi Connect Bridge required for remote access (sold separately)
What owners love
- Installs over existing deadbolt in minutes, no new drilling
- Keeps your existing exterior lock and key fully functional
- Works with Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, and SmartThings
- Auto-lock and auto-unlock via geofencing
The recurring gripe
- Only controls the interior thumb turn, exterior keypad sold separately
- Bulkier interior design compared to full deadbolt replacements
- Wi-Fi Connect Bridge required for remote access (sold separately)
The bottom line
The locksmith community specifically recommends August because it lets you keep a quality deadbolt underneath. That's the right instinct, don't sacrifice your physical security for smart features.
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