August Refreshes Smart Lock With HomeKit

August announces the second generation Smart Lock-- one featuring HomeKit support, allowing customers to lock or unlock doors through voice commands such as "Siri, lock my door."

August Smart LockMore paranoid customers can even ask Siri to check whether the door is locked or not.

The Smart Lock HomeKit is compatible with the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Watch and even 4th generation Apple TV. It also plays nice with apps from 3rd party home automation vendors such as Insteon+, Lutron and iDevices, allowing customers to switch on/off lights and appliances through the lock.

Or course it can also be paired with other August Smart Home Access System offerings, namely the Doorbell Cam and Smart Keypad.

As well as the addition of HomeKit the updated Smart Lock feature a magnetic faceplate for easy access to the battery, micro-patters to improve lock grip and rotation, and a chrome indicator on top to let one visually check if the door is locked or unlocked.

The Smart Lock HomeKit is shipping now.

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