![]() The August WiFi Smart Lock is a cinch to install. You'll still need Bluetooth available for the initial setup, however. The smart lock is only compatible with 2.4GHz networks, so make sure you have that set up before you try to log on. If you're concerned about WiFi being accessible while you're out, you can disable the connection from the lock settings deep in the August mobile app. This means you can lock and unlock the door even if you’re out and about. The kicker for this new model is it’s WiFi connected, unlike previous versions that required a separate bridge. ![]() I reviewed the silver version, which pairs nicely with my white-painted double doors, though it's also available in black. August said its users had "expressed a desire for something smaller," so it shrunk the internal motor and gearbox. The look and feel of the fourth-generation August smart lock hasn't changed from its predecessors, though it's nearly half the size. And because the keyhole stays the same on the outside, you can still use your physical keys to unlock the door in the event you don't swap out its dual CR123 batteries in time. That's one of the appeals of August’s Smart Locks: Unlike its competition, it’s not immediately apparent there's a gearbox installed on the inside of the door. I don't like drawing attention to the fact that my house is "techy,” both for security reasons and because I don't want the neighbors asking about it. It clashed with the aesthetic of the door, and I felt like the exterior keypad made it too obvious the lock was a smart one. ![]() When I first moved in, I brought over the Yale x Nest smart lock from my former dwelling. And it turns out an August WiFi Smart Lock not only works fine but it also kept my vintage door hardware intact. One of those items on my to-do list was figuring out whether my original, 40-year-old front door can handle a smart lock. But if quarantine has afforded me anything, it's the time to reflect and make headway on the various home improvement projects I've put off for a while. I haven't left the house in nearly two months except for my daily walk around the neighborhood. I can't start this review without admitting that it's a peculiar period in time to review a smart lock. ![]()
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