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What the AIs say
#79 best · 5 of 6 agree“ChatGPT ranks August highest (avg #5.0 over 1 mention); Gemini is the most sceptical (#15.5).”
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The brief
The brand in a paragraph.
August's AI-panel standing is strong in the smart home and security space, though recent reviewer coverage and press attention are too fragmented or unrelated to substantiate meaningful public consensus around its products.
Act one
What the machines think.
Several AI models read the whole category and rank August's products — model by model, list by list, over time.
Model by model?
How each AI sees it.
ChatGPT ranks August highest (avg #5.0 over 1 mention); Gemini is the most sceptical (#15.5).
ChatGPT
#5.0
avg over 1 mention · best #5
Claude
#10.0
avg over 2 mentions · best #4
Perplexity
#11.0
avg over 1 mention · best #11
Grok
#12.3
avg over 4 mentions · best #1
Gemini
#15.5
avg over 2 mentions · best #1
The words the panel uses
AI most often praises August for being "retrofit" (6 mentions) and "homekit" (4).
- retrofit6
- homekit4
- wifi3
- auto-unlock3
- battery2
- retrofit design2
- app control2
- keyless1
- lock1
- premium1
- reliable1
- renter-friendly1
Wins & misses?
Where it leads, where it lags.
August owns the leaderboards: 1 #1 finish this snapshot, no top-tier intents below #10.
Top wins
Where it lags
No misses below #20 — August is a top-tier presence everywhere it appears.
Rank trajectory?
Weeks of movement.
Across 16 weeks of tracking: 2 intents steady, 0 climbed, 1 slipped. Biggest move: slipped 3 ranks in Best Video Doorbells (now #11).
Act two · ★ new
What the people say.
The same lineup, judged by the owners who bought and filmed it.
Video reviews?
What reviewers say about the brand.
AI summary of 5 reviews · as of Sep 2026
Reviewers see August as a trusted, well-established name in smart locks, praised for solid hardware and easy retrofit installs but dinged for battery life and app-dependent features.
What they praise
- Retrofit design keeps the existing exterior lock and keys working, so no rekeying is needed
- Installation is simple and fast, doable with basic tools in minutes
- Solid, metal build quality that feels durable and well made
- Useful automation features like auto-lock, auto-unlock, and guest access
- Broad smart home integration with major voice and automation platforms
What they knock
- Battery life often falls short of the brand's own estimates
- Uses less common battery types that are harder to find than standard sizes
- Auto-unlock via geofencing can be slow or unreliable in practice
- Some door-sensor data and notifications stay locked inside the August app instead of reaching third-party platforms
Who reviewers think this brand is — and isn’t — for
For you if
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Synthesised from: 6 Months Later · ModernDayTech · TekHeadz · Fut Alex · ToobyYT
August Wifi Smart Lock Review - 6 Months Later
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ToobyYT
How it holds up — after the dust settles
August locks settle into daily life well, but small gaps in battery life, speed, and notifications show up only after weeks of real use.
What held up
- Works with existing keys and deadbolts, so nothing about the door itself changes
- Auto-lock and guest access features keep working reliably over time
- Smart home platform integrations give owners more visibility into who locks and unlocks the door
- Installation stays simple even when moving the lock between doors
What disappointed
- Battery life often falls short of the estimates August gives, meaning more frequent changes than expected
- Newer, sleeker designs trade battery capacity for looks
- Phone-based unlocking is often slower than just using a key, undercutting the promise of a keyless life
- Notifications and geofenced auto-unlock can be unreliable, sometimes failing without clear explanation from support
From 2 long-term reviews — 6 Months Later · TekHeadz (see the videos above).
Act three
The lineup, ranked.
Every August product with its AI rank — reviewer verdicts join the board as coverage lands.
The lineup, reconciled?
Every product — both verdicts.
Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Generation) is August's most-recommended product, ranking across 2 buyer questions, with Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) close behind.
Frequently asked
What buyers want to know.
What does August make?
August makes smart locks and video doorbells. Its product line includes Wi-Fi smart locks in various configurations, keypad add-ons, and a Wi-Fi smart doorbell camera.
What is August known for?
August is recognized for smart locks that work with retrofit installations, app control, battery operation, and keyless entry options. The brand also emphasizes compact design and easy installation.
What are August's most popular products?
August's most-recommended products include the Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen), Smart Lock Pro + Connect, Smart Lock with Keypad, Wi-Fi Smart Doorbell Cam 3, and versions with Matter support.
Is August good for smart locks?
August ranks in the top positions for smart locks, placing second in the best smart locks category. The brand is also ranked for video doorbells.
What key features does August focus on?
August smart locks emphasize geofencing, app control, battery power, keypad add-ons, and the ability to retrofit existing doors without full replacement.
Rivals?
Who it competes against.
August's closest rival is Philips — and August comes out ahead in 2 of 2 of the questions they both answer (100%).
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The recap
Where it stands today.
- FootprintStrongest in Electronics (best single-question rank #1), across 2 buying intents.
- AI verdictChatGPT ranks August highest (avg #5.0); Gemini most sceptical (#15.5).
- TraitsMost often associated with “retrofit” (6 mentions) and “homekit” (4).
- Top productWi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Generation) is the most-mentioned August product this snapshot.
- Closest rivalPhilips (2–0 across 2 shared intents).
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