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Add to SafariWhen comparing August Smart Lock vs Schlage Connect Smart Deadbolt, the Slant community recommends August Smart Lock for most people. In the question“What is the best smart lock?” August Smart Lock is ranked 5th while Schlage Connect Smart Deadbolt is ranked 14th. The most important reason people chose August Smart Lock is:
You can give out personal codes which will unlock the door, and you can have an unlimited number of these codes. However, if you don't have the optional wireless keypad ($79) each user will need to download the app and enter their code there. These codes can be configured to have a time duration where they will expire, or they can be permanent.
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Pros
Pro Personal unlock codes
You can give out personal codes which will unlock the door, and you can have an unlimited number of these codes. However, if you don't have the optional wireless keypad ($79) each user will need to download the app and enter their code there. These codes can be configured to have a time duration where they will expire, or they can be permanent.
Pro Doesn't change the outward appearance of your door
This smart lock is installed only on the inside of your door, and doesn't replace your existing lock. This means that you keep your current keys, and installation is a bit easier as you don't have to disassemble your door.
Pro Detailed history available
Every time the door locks or unlocks, it will record the data in a logbook. This entry includes who performed the action, and there is space to write a note as well if you wish.
Pro Automatic locking an unlocking
This lock has enough smarts to automatically lock and unlock. Depending on your settings, you can set it to unlock automatically when it detects your phone is near, and automatically lock a few seconds after you leave.
Pro Compatible with Nest devices
This is one of the few products that works with both Apple's HomeKit and Google's Nest devices. For example, when you unlock your door it can automatically trigger the Nest thermostat to turn on, and the Nest cam to turn off.
Pro Great alert and alarm features
The Deadbolt features some of the best alarm and alert features to inform the user and scare away potential thiefs. The smart lock can distinguish activity, tamper and forced entry and uses one of the loudest sirens available.
Pro Best value for the money
Pro Can be configured using the keypad, which makes having a hub not absolutely necessary
Has Z-Wave support, however it also has some features that are available without having a Z-Wave hub (for example creating new codes can be done directly from the keypad).
Pro Touchscreen is smudgeproof
The small touchscreen on this smart lock is extremely resistant to fingerprints and smudges to ensure that robbers can't figure out a PIN-pattern.
Pro Has the highest possible security rating
The Schlage Connect is certified ANSI/BHMA Grade 1, which is the highest possible home security rating. And it shows: What the Connect lacks in other features, it makes up for in security. The connect has an anti-pick shield to protect against lock tampering, as well as a fingerprint-resistant matte finish so that home intruders cannot figure out commonly used codes by marks left from your fingers.
Cons
Con Wi-Fi requires additional hardware
With just the Smart Lock itself, the range is limited to Bluetooth, which means you need to be physically close to the lock. To control your lock using Wi-Fi (range is unlimited as long as you have internet access), you will need to purchase additional hardware (August Connect which costs $79, or an Apple TV which costs $99). These act as an in-between device, using a bluetooth signal to communicate with the lock and using Wi-Fi to connect with your phone.
Con Lacking extras
While the Schlage Sense includes a numberpad, and an alarm, the August Smart Lock doesn't come with any extra features in the box.
Con Has a rather unusual design
The design of this Schlage smart lock might appeal to some users, but lacks simplicity often found in other smart locks. The font used also contradicts the modern style of the device.
