August’s 4th Gen HomeKit Wi-Fi Smart Lock + Keypad now down at $125 (Reg. $250)

Update: August Home Wi-Fi Smart Lock + Smart Keypad is now matching its all-time low at $124.99 shipped. Regularly $250, the is even undercutting just the lock on its own right now for the best deal on the August 4th Gen smart lock system anywhere. 

Update: The black model August Wi-Fi Smart Lock 4th Gen has dropped even lower to $140.99 shipped at Amazon. Details below.

Amazon is now offering the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock 4th Gen at $148.97 shipped. Regularly $230, this is 35% or nearly $82 off the going rate and the lowest price we can find. Today’s deal comes within $10 of the Amazon low and lands on par with the most readily available Black Friday price we tracked last year. Designed to fit on the inside of your door, it transforms your entryway into an intelligent one without having any negative effect on your home’s curb appeal – August says “installation only takes about 10 minutes.” After connecting to your Wi-Fi (no hub required), it can work alongside Apple HomeKit gear as well as Google and Amazon voice assistants, or a traditional key. The auto-lock and -unlock functionality ensures your home is automatically secured once the door is closed, “or after a set amount of time.” You can get a closer look in our hands-on review and then head below for more. 

New August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is 45% smaller, integrates with HomeKit, more

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While the v these days, there are a few brands that stand out from the crowd and August is one of them. Earlier today at CES 2020, the new August Wi-Fi Smart Lock was officially unveiled with a design that’s more compact than ever. It is described as “45% smaller in volume and 20% slimmer than the August Smart Lock Pro.” Continue reading for more details.

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Giveaway: Win August’s HomeKit-friendly Smart Lock Pro + Connect ($279 value)

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We’ve partnered with August to give away one Smart Lock Pro + Connect to a lucky 9to5Toys reader. This smart lock offers a sleek design and comes with everything needed to take your home security to the next level. Head below to learn more and how you can win.

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Let Alexa scare the kids this halloween with custom doorbell responses

Earlier today, Amazon announced on its developer blog that it is providing new ways for Echo devices to communicate with smart doorbells and cameras. More specifically, developers now have access to three new APIs called Doorbell Event Source, Motion Sensor, and Alexa.RTCSessionController. It’s a move that is not too surprising considering that Amazon bought Ring, a pillar of the smart doorbell industry, earlier this year for around a billion dollars.

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Score the August 3rd Gen. Smart Lock for a new Amazon low at $99.50 (Reg. $130)

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Amazon offers the August Third Generation Smart Lock in silver for $99.39 shipped. That’s good for a $30 discount compared to Best Buy’s sale price and is a new all-time low at Amazon. For comparison, we last saw it discounted to $135. Tired of fumbling for your keys to unlock the front door? August’s smart lock supports keyless entry and more. Rated 4.5/5 stars from nearly 100 customers.

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