August Home

August Home makes smart locks for your front door. Their products replace or fit over your existing deadbolt, letting you lock and unlock with your phone instead of a physical key. You can give family members, guests, or dog walkers their own virtual keys that work for specific times, and check whether the door is locked from anywhere. The lineup includes Wi-Fi Smart Locks, Keypads for code entry, and a newly added model with fingerprint recognition.

Installation takes a few minutes with a screwdriver, and the locks work with most standard deadbolts — no need to change your hardware or your landlord's keys. The August app is where everything happens: you see lock status in real time, create and revoke digital keys, and set up auto-lock so the door locks itself after you leave. The locks also connect with other smart home platforms like ecobee for integrated security routines.

This is a solid choice for anyone who wants the convenience of keyless entry without a complex setup. Renters get an easy, removable upgrade that keeps their original key in working order. Homeowners get the peace of mind of knowing who comes and goes, and the ability to let people in without being there. It's not an AI tool — it's a well-designed smart lock that does one thing and does it reliably.