There are a variety of smart locks available in the market today, but if there was one lock that was unique was the August Smart Lock (which we reviewed back in 2014). It is unique in the sense that installing it is a relatively painless experience without any drilling or locksmithing experience required.
Now the smart lock is already compatible with the Apple Watch, and the good news for those who are embracing Apple’s HomeKit ecosystem, the August Smart Lock is now supported by the “Home” app which means that controlling the lock from your iOS device’s Control Center is now possible, thus saving users a step or two from having to launch a separate app.
All users have to do is swipe up from whatever screen they are on to either choose to lock or unlock the door, and authenticate it using Touch ID. The Home app is also able to send users alerts and notifications when the lock is engaged, which could be important for those of you who can’t remember if you have the locked the door.
The update should already be available to users, but in case you haven’t received the prompt, it has been suggested that you force close the app and relaunch it, in which you will then receive the prompt and instructions to install the latest update.
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