Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)

August Smart Keypad

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
324
Old Reviews
48
Unverified
140
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Review Analysis - 136 recent, verified reviews

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Device Compatibility
 23
lock, keypad, smart lock, unlock, august
+57%
-43%
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" ...  I always have my phone in my pocket, and together, the keypad and the phone will unlock my door about 60% of the time – not enough to make them a reliable means of access to my home.  ...  "
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" ...  We used an iPad mini to do the upgrade ... We use the bridge as well so we can remotely unlock from anywhere.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great on my iPhone but my wife keeps complaining and she has a Samsung  ...  "
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" ...  Works good for using with the Smart Lock and just using codes so no keys or phone needed!  ...  "
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" ...  Connects fine and has almost never failed.  ...  "
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" ...  Returning Smart Lock, Connect and Keypad.  ...  "
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" ...  It is super easy to install and I have had no problem with the Bluetooth connection between the keypad and the lock.  ...  "
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" ...  Plus, my kids have access to the house without the need to give them administrator level access.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 21
keypad, easy, lock, super, easy to setup
+90%
-10%
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" ...  Super easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install and very happy with performance.  ...  "
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" ...  Super easy to install  ...  "
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" ...  So easy to setup and use.  ...  "
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" ...  Makes life easier!!  ...  "
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" ...  Setting up with August is fairly easy. ... Easy to assign codes to guests  ...  "
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" ...  Great keypad and easy to install. ... This works great, but know that you may need to place it closer to your lock than anticipated for it to function the way you envision.  ...  "
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" ...  It is super easy to install and I have had no problem with the Bluetooth connection between the keypad and the lock. ... I have the lock set to autolock after 5 minutes and the keypad makes it easy to get back into my house after a quick run or when outside working in the garden.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 20
working, keypad, weeks, batteries, fail
+25%
-75%
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" ...  Awful user experience and will stop working consistently after 90 days.  ...  "
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" ...  IT SIMPLY DOES NOT WORK at least half the time. ... Nope, it's this terrible keypad that simply doesn't work - not human error. ... Coincidentally, Both times since my wife's sister has visited the keypad stopped working. ... You will _inevitably_ be locked out of your own home by the keypad failing to work properly.  ...  "
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" ...  please don't buy this system, I spent almost $500 dollars and is not worthy, after two months or before you will start to hate this and then gonna be to late to return it  ...  "
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" ...  I have four August locks and am considering switching them out due to the keypad issues.  ...  "
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" ...  It's very unreliable.  ...  "
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" ...  After 2 months keypad failed for no apparent reaseon.  ...  "
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" ...  I just kept wanting it all to work and jacked around with it too long.  ...  "
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" ...  It's the most buggy, broken thing I've ever bought. ... - This doorbell fails 100% of the time.  ...  "
Features
 20
august, keypad, works great, august smart lock, unlock
+65%
-35%
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" ...  The August lock system works great.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect addition to the gate august lock  ...  "
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" ...  This is a must-have for your August lock.  ...  "
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" ...  The August lock is awesome too.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a must buy if you are going with the August lock.  ...  "
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" ...  It has worked perfectly with the lock.  ...  "
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" ...  The August Smart Keypad is a smart choice for your Smart Lock!  ...  "
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" ...  We started with just the August Smart lock.  ...  "
Setup
 19
setup, installation, easy to setup, super, install
+95%
-5%
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" ...  Super easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install and very happy with performance.  ...  "
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" ...  Super easy to install  ...  "
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" ...  So easy to setup and use.  ...  "
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" ...  Install took 5 minutes.  ...  "
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" ...  Setting up with August is fairly easy. ... The pairing dropped a few times on initial setup, but seems to be stable now  ...  "
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" ...  Great keypad and easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  Simple installation and easy to use.  ...  "
Door
 17
keypad, lock, lock the door, unlock the door, code
+59%
-41%
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" ...  I always have my phone in my pocket, and together, the keypad and the phone will unlock my door about 60% of the time – not enough to make them a reliable means of access to my home.  ...  "
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" ...  My entryway has a solid metal door a frame, sidelights, and an exterior moulding around all that.  ...  "
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" ...  In my opinion, the best door cam and lock system on the market  ...  "
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" ...  I had the Kevo which allowed me to lock the door as we left the house.  ...  "
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" ...  My hubby can finally lock the door, and open it!  ...  "
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" ...  If you have the door lock you must have the keypad it will simplify your life.  ...  "
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" ...  I have the lock, keypad, and hub so that I can create codes on demand, unlock and lock the door remotely, etc.  ...  "
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" ...  Other than that, when its working it reliably unlocks the door.  ...  "
Battery Life
 16
battery, battery life, lock, keypad, august
+38%
-63%
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" ...  Be prepared to change the battery 8x a year.  ...  "
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" ...  Battery lasts about 4-6 weeks, never as long as advertised or needed for such a device to ensure you're not locked out.  ...  "
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" ...  The battery runs out all the time and it frequently doesn't connect to open the lock.  ...  "
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" ...  Batteries run out fast.  ...  "
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" ...  1) it runs through batteries often, approx 1 per month  ...  "
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" ...  the battery life is terrible. ... I've turned off the backlight feature and it still drains batteries.  ...  "
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" ...  - The batteries for the keypad run out once a week, because it easily gets into a state where it blinks the light indefinitely and dies.  ...  "
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" ...  Batteries last no more than 1 week with low/moderate use of 1-2 times per day. ... No producf should require the battery to be changed that often, particularly when substandard battery life causes you to get locked out of your home.  ...  "

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