August Smart Lock Pros

Installed August Smart Pro door locks on front and back door. I just followed the directions provided. Basically, download the app and walk through the steps.

I had a couple of issues during the install:

• • Once the August is installed, I recommend using your house key to ensure the door lock moves easily.

  • On the front door, I didn't do the recommended blue tape step because I didn't want to clean the goop off the door. So, the outside part of the lock slipped out when I took the screws out, and the pin that opens and closes the lock slipped out of its hole. This made it very difficult to push the side clips back. I didn't realize what was causing this until I got it all back together and the August lock wouldn't work.

  • I am not sure if each door is supposed to have its own HomeKit, or if only one is needed. I could not get both doors to lock/unlock with just one.

  • The front door has a clear line of sight to the door. The back door does not. Finding a place where the two could communicate was a challenge.

August FAQs

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