THE PRODUCT
August WiFi Smart Lock (4th Gen)
Hardware is praised, but severe battery drain and mesh Wi-Fi connectivity issues frustrate users. Many recommend downgrading to the 3rd Gen.
THE VERDICT
REALITY SCORE · OUT OF 10 · CONFIDENCE LOW
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SENTIMENT · 42 REVIEWS
OUR VERDICT
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AT A GLANCE · QUOTABLE
- Rating: 2.7 / 10 (low confidence)
- User voices: 42 across 3 platforms
- Sentiment: 15% positive · 65% negative
- Updated: Jul 30, 2026
GYIBB rates the August WiFi Smart Lock (4th Gen) 2.7/10 based on 42 user voices from 3 platforms. Confidence: low. Source: https://gyibb.com/smart-locks/august-wifi-smart-lock-4th-gen
BUY IF
High-quality, reliable physical lock mechanism
- + Physical key override provides strong peace of mind
- + Auto-unlock and keypad features offer great convenience when functional
- + Integrates well with Home Assistant for local NFC unlocking
SKIP IF
Terrible battery life (requires new CR123 batteries every 4-5 weeks)
- − Severe compatibility issues with modern dual-band mesh Wi-Fi
- − Requires complex network workarounds (like custom 2.4GHz SSIDs) to connect
- − Mobile app and software ecosystem feel poorly optimized
Where the layers disagree ⚡
4 CONTRADICTIONS DETECTEDUSER vs SOFTWARE: Users praise the physical lock as 'super nice' but strongly condemn the software for having 'major gaps' and poor smart home integration.
USER vs NETWORKING: The lock fails to handle modern dual-band mesh Wi-Fi networks gracefully, forcing users into complex workarounds like custom 2.4GHz guest SSIDs.
VIDEO vs DESIGN EVOLUTION: The 4th Gen's shift to a Wi-Fi-only architecture severely degraded battery life compared to the 3rd Gen's Z-Wave bridge, prompting many users to abandon the newer model.
USER vs SUPPORT: While some users praised August's phone support for fixing simple issues, others complained that support strictly read from scripts and couldn't solve the core Wi-Fi connectivity problems.
WHERE THEY AGREE +
WHERE THEY DON'T −
Where the 42 sources came from
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What actual buyers say
What reviewers showed on camera
August Wifi Smart Lock Review - 6 Months Later
6 Months Later · 221,551 views
"[comment] I live in South Korea and, here, keys are pretty much a think of the past. It has been 5 years now without carrying a key, and this is wonderful. I don't know why the electronic locks used here are not more popular everywhere. The…"
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Generation) Review
Best Buy Canada Product Videos · 25,402 views
"[comment] Why are you concerned with the wifi when the unit also works on bluetooth?! [comment] Wait, did you just tell the world exactly where you keep your spare house key? [comment] I dont get why you need or use a keypad if it has an au…"
August Wi-Fi 4th Gen Smart Lock Review | The Sneaky Smart Lock
Safewise.com · 13,530 views
"[comment] Buy version 3 well worth it [comment] Great lock, but battery life is absolutely terrible. First set of batteries lasted less than a month. Second set lasted a bit longer, but only 5 weeks. For the price, it needs to be better.…"
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DATA SOURCES & AUDIT
42 data points across 3 platforms, synthesized via GYIBB's Truth Engine and fact-checked against source data before publication.
CONFIDENCE: LOW · ANALYSED: JULY 30, 2026 AT 07:47 PM · PROMPT V1.0 · READ METHODOLOGY →
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