August Smart Lock Pro: Using With Apple HomeKit

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid explains how the August Smart Lock Pro can be integrated with the Apple HomeKit platform. In order to do this, you will need to have completed the initial setup of the August Smart Lock Pro in the August Home App. You can then integrate the lock with your HomeKit network by choosing the corresponding setup option in the August App.

If you are an iOS user, then getting your August Smart Lock Pro connected with your HomeKit network will likely be one of your first priorities. Many iOS users love using Apple HomeKit to easily control the lock remotely using SIRI voice commands. You can also include the lock with HomeKit smart scenes for automatic operation with certain system events or on a set schedule. HomeKit is a great platform to build around, due to its flexibility and general ease of use.

The August Smart Lock Pro joins with a HomeKit network through Bluetooth. You must have August Smart Lock Pro within Bluetooth range of your HomeKit Hub. A HomeKit Hub can be an AppleTV 4th Gen or higher, an iPad or an Apple HomePod. But keep in mind that Bluetooth range is only about 10 to 15 feet. You will need to have your HomeKit Hub in a very specific area of the home for it to work.

Unfortunately, the August Smart Lock Pro cannot connect with HomeKit through WIFI. Even if you have the lock setup with the August Connect WIFI Bridge, the lock will always integrate with HomeKit through Bluetooth. This can be seen in the fact that if you disable Bluetooth for your HomeKIt Hub, then all HomeKit-related functions for the lock will ultimately fail.

Remember, the August Smart Lock Pro can also be used with a Z-Wave network. This is another way to control the lock remotely. The smart lock is Z-Wave-ready right out of the box. All you need is a Z-Wave controller. The lock will need to be within Z-Wave range of the hub. You may need to add some additional Z-Wave devices to strengthen the Z-Wave mesh network so that the lock can communicate successfully with the hub. Many wireless security systems also double as Z-Wave hubs.

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