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August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th generation)

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August Wi-Fi Smart Lock 4th generation, silver
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Does the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th generation) work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th generation) has Wi-Fi built in and needs no bridge.

It works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit, and a DoorSense sensor is included. It suits HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Home Assistant users get native support through Bluetooth.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
Google Home
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
Alexa
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[2][3]
BLE, native; 1 other path

Key facts

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th generation) facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$199.99[1] as of
Generation4th generation[4]
Serial prefixL5[4]
Wi-FiBuilt in[1]

Integration paths

How the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th generation) connects

2 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
BLEAugust app[1]unknownunknown
Wi-Fi cloudWi-Fi network, August app[1]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th generation)

3 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[2]yalexs_bleBLE
  • Quality: No score[2]
  • IoT class: Local Push[2]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2]
Model namedNone stated
Home AssistantNative (cloud)[3]augustWi-Fi cloud
  • Quality: No score[3]
  • IoT class: Cloud Push[3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[3]
Model namedNone stated
HomeyOfficial app (cloud)[5]com.augustWi-Fi cloud
  • App: Official[5]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[5]
Product line namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Releases

  1. 2020
    1. Announced [6]

      Announced with Wi-Fi built into the lock

Cite this page

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th generation). Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/august-wi-fi-smart-lock-4th-gen. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRaugust.com / August store: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock
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  2. [2]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Yale Access Bluetooth integration
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  3. [3]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: August integration
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  4. [4]
    MFRsupport.august.com / August support: How do I find my lock's serial number
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  5. [5]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: August Home
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  6. [6]
    PRtechcrunch.com / TechCrunch: August Home ditches the bridge (2020-01-09)
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