August Home is a home automation company that specializes in smart locks and doorbells. Their products are designed to help customers manage and control access to their homes remotely using a mobile app or voice commands via virtual assistants like Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
August Home was founded in 2012 by Jason Johnson and Yves Behar.
The company launched its first product, the August Smart Lock, in 2013.
In 2015, August Home introduced the August Doorbell Cam, a Wi-Fi enabled doorbell with a video camera.
August Home was acquired by Swedish lock manufacturer ASSA ABLOY in 2017 but continues to operate under the August Home brand name.
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The August Smart Lock is a retrofit device that can be installed over an existing deadbolt, allowing users to control access to their home using a mobile app, voice commands, or a traditional key.
The August Doorbell Cam is a Wi-Fi enabled doorbell with a video camera that allows users to see and speak to visitors from their mobile device or computer.
The August Smart Keypad is a battery-operated keypad that allows users to create custom entry codes for visitors, service providers, and family members.
The August Smart Lock is a retrofit device that can be installed over an existing deadbolt. It can be controlled using the August app on a smartphone, voice commands via virtual assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, or a traditional key.
The August Smart Lock uses 256-bit encryption and two-factor authentication to ensure that only authorized users can access your home. It has also been tested and certified by third-party security organizations.
The battery life of the August Doorbell Cam varies depending on usage, but it typically lasts between two and six months before needing a recharge.
No, the August Smart Keypad does not require an internet connection to operate. However, it does need to be within Bluetooth range of an August Smart Lock to work.
Yes, the August Doorbell Cam is compatible with Google Assistant. Users can ask Google Assistant to show them the live feed from their Doorbell Cam on a compatible device like a Google Nest Hub.