Unlock in Style: August Home AK-R1 Smart Keypad, Dark Gray - Effortless Access Control Review

I have a love-hate relationship with August. Being able to lock and unlock the door remotely (with August Connect) is great, and being able to unlock the door when you approach it with your phone is great. But the Android app is very buggy. We use the August padlock for an AirBnB and this keypad is essential if you don't want to resort to the safe as a backup. I remember having an issue the first time I set it up, but on the second try (removing and re-adding) the keyboard worked fine. My only…

I really wanted this product to be awesome and gave it more chances and tries than it should have. A year after the blocking, it worked perfectly, but the keyboard never worked properly. I was locked in my house for about an hour today because the keypad wasn't working, only to find out that the bottom button stopped working, meaning you can't open the door. The only thing is that my device was over a year old. August could offer me 20% off a new Smart Lock keyboard and that just isn't enough…

I really don't like this keyboard. There are a number of general problems with it. 1) In general, this is a fairly weak device; 2) The buttons are soft and it's hard to tell if they've been pressed as there is no feedback (like a click). 3) If you enter the wrong code, the device will stop responding to further attempts. This can be annoying; I often have to unlock the door using the phone app. 4) battery discharge is quite significant; Be prepared to change the battery 8 times a year. 5)…

Purchased for use with August Smart Lock Pro. Thanks to the auto-lock feature, there's a chance you won't enter your own home unless your phone is taped to your pocket. That should be our plan B. Unfortunately, it's terribly unreliable. Enter the PIN in August with the Enter key and the lock works in 5-45 seconds (or never). Most of the time it just sits on the flashes - presumably trying to send a signal - and then just stops doing anything. The keypad is literally 6 inches from the lock on…

The keypad is a must if you are looking to buy an August Smart Lock. The idea of always having a charged phone with you to answer the door seems like a commonly misguided idea. I've had the keyboard and smart lock for about 2 months now. That's the problem. IT DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK! I know I'm entering the code correctly, but sometimes it just flashes and doesn't do anything. I'm waiting. I'll try it again. Nothing. Once again. Nothing. Finally, I pull out my phone, wait for it to find the lock…

We bought an August Pro a few months ago and as part of a renovation we replaced the front door. I've been using keyboard access locks for years and wanted to upgrade. After a lot of research, I decided on August Pro. While it seems like common sense that a smart door lock would require a keypad, August seems to disagree. The keyboard (cheaply made) costs over $50. It is important to note that this fact does NOT count for a one star rating. The one-star rating is for the reliability (or lack…

ORIGINAL REVIEW: Works like a charm with a lock! I've been drinking for a week. I love how different codes can be set for different phone numbers. Don't leave your keys at the door anymore! A bonus feature was noticed, which is that it actually buzzes for a while if you enter the code incorrectly multiple times, as if to alert that someone tried to enter it but failed. . Since replacing the keypad in August, the entire lock and keypad combination has worked flawlessly and the battery has lasted