How to Use Voice Assistants with Your August Smart Lock

If you have a smart lock on your door, you might be wondering how to make the most of it. One way to do that is to use voice assistants, such as Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, to control your smart lock with your voice. This can make your life easier and more secure, as you can lock and unlock your door without touching your phone or the lock, check the status of your door, grant or revoke access to guests, and integrate your smart lock with other smart devices in your home.

But how do you use voice assistants with your smart lock? And which smart locks are compatible with which voice assistants? In this article, I’ll answer these questions and show you how to use voice assistants with August Smart Lock. I will also explain the benefits and features of using voice assistants with your smart lock.

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Benefits of Using Voice Assistants with Your August Smart Lock

Using voice assistants with your smart lock can offer you several advantages, such as:

Hands-free control: You can lock and unlock your door without touching your phone or the lock. This is especially useful when you are carrying groceries, luggage, or kids.
Remote access: You can check the status of your door and control it from anywhere in your home or even outside your home, as long as you have an internet connection and a voice assistant device.
Smart home integration: You can create routines and scenes that link your smart lock with other smart devices in your home, such as lights, cameras, thermostats, and more. For example, you can say “Good night” to lock your door, turn off the lights, and lower the temperature.
Guest access: You can share access to your door with your family and friends by creating guest codes or virtual keys for them. You can also use voice commands to grant or revoke access anytime.

How to Use Alexa with Your August Smart Lock

To use Alexa with your August Smart Lock, you need the following:

An August Smart Lock Pro + Connect or an August Smart Lock + Connect. These models have built-in Wi-Fi that allows them to connect to the internet and work with Alexa.
An Amazon Echo device or any device that supports Alexa.
The August app and the Alexa app on your smartphone.

To set up Alexa with your August Smart Lock, follow these steps:

Open the August app and make sure your smart lock is connected to Wi-Fi and the app.
Open the Alexa app and tap on “More” at the bottom right corner.
Tap on “Skills & Games” and search for “August Home”.
Tap on “Enable to Use” and sign in with your August account.
Tap on “Discover Devices” and wait for Alexa to find your smart lock.
Tap on “Done” and assign your smart lock to a room in your home.

Now you can use voice commands to control your smart lock with Alexa. Here are some examples of what you can say:

“Alexa, lock the front door.”
“Alexa, unlock the front door.”
“Alexa, is the front door locked?”
“Alexa, who was the last person to unlock the front door?”

You can also create routines and scenes that link your smart lock with other Alexa-compatible devices in your home. For example, you can say “Alexa, I’m leaving” to lock your door, turn off the lights, and arm your security system.

How to Use Google Assistant with Your August Smart Lock

To use Google Assistant with your August Smart Lock, you need the following:

An August Smart Lock Pro + Connect or an August Smart Lock + Connect.
A Google Home device or any device that supports Google Assistant.
The August app and the Google Home app on your smartphone.

To set up Google Assistant with your August Smart Lock, follow these steps:

Open the August app and make sure your smart lock is connected to Wi-Fi and the app.
Open the Google Home app and tap on “+ Add” at the top left corner.
Tap on “Set up device” and then “Have something already set up?”.
Search for “August Home” and tap on it.
Sign in with your August account and select your smart lock.
Assign your smart lock to a room in your home.

Now you can use voice commands to control your smart lock with Google Assistant. Here are some examples of what you can say:

“Hey Google, lock the front door.”
“Hey Google, unlock the front door.”
“Hey Google, is the front door locked?”
“Hey Google, who was the last person to unlock the front door?”

You can also create routines and scenes that link your smart lock with other Google-compatible devices in your home. For example, you can say “Hey Google, good morning” to unlock your door, turn on the lights, and adjust the thermostat.

How to Use Siri with Your August Smart Lock

To use Siri with your August Smart Lock, you need the following:

An August Smart Lock Pro + Connect or an August Smart Lock + Connect.
An Apple HomePod device or any device that supports Siri.
The August app and the Home app on your iPhone or iPad.

To set up Siri with your August Smart Lock, follow these steps:

Open the August app and make sure your smart lock is connected to Wi-Fi and the app.
Tap on “Settings” and then “HomeKit”.
Tap on “Set up HomeKit” and follow the instructions to scan the HomeKit code on your smart lock or in the installation guide.
Assign your smart lock to a room in your home.

Now you can use voice commands to control your smart lock with Siri. Here are some examples of what you can say:

“Hey Siri, lock the front door.”
“Hey Siri, unlock the front door.”
“Hey Siri, is the front door locked?”
“Hey Siri, who was the last person to unlock the front door?”

You can also create scenes and automation that link your smart lock with other HomeKit-compatible devices in your home. For example, you can create a scene called “Good Night” that locks your door, turns off the lights, and lowers the temperature.

FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about using voice assistants with your August Smart Lock:

Q. Do I need a voice assistant device to use voice commands with my smart lock?

A. Yes, you need a compatible voice assistant device, such as Amazon Echo, Google Home, or Apple HomePod, to use voice commands with your smart lock. You also need an internet connection and a Wi-Fi router.

Q. Can I use more than one voice assistant with my smart lock?

A. Yes, you can use different voice assistants with your smart lock, as long as they are connected to the same Wi-Fi network and use the same August account. For example, you can use Alexa in your living room and Google Assistant in your bedroom to control your smart lock.

Q. Can I use voice commands to create guest codes or virtual keys for my smart lock?

A. No, you cannot use voice commands to create guest codes or virtual keys for your smart lock. You need to use the August app to do that. However, you can use voice commands to grant or revoke access to guests who already have a code or a key.

Q. Can I use voice commands to change the settings of my smart lock?

A. No, you cannot use voice commands to change the settings of your smart lock. You need to use the August app to do that. However, you can use voice commands to check the status of your smart lock and its battery level.

Q. What if someone else tries to use voice commands to control my smart lock?

A. Your smart lock will only respond to voice commands from devices that are linked to your August account. You can also set a PIN code or a voice match feature on your voice assistant device to prevent unauthorized access.

Conclusion

Using voice assistants with your August Smart Lock can enhance your home security and convenience. You can use simple voice commands to control your smart lock from anywhere in your home or even outside your home, as long as you have an internet connection and a voice assistant device. You can also create routines and scenes that link your smart lock with other smart devices in your home, such as lights, cameras, thermostats, and more.

To use voice assistants with your August Smart Lock, you need an August Smart Lock Pro + Connect or an August Smart Lock + Connect, which have built-in Wi-Fi that allows them to work with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. You also need a compatible voice assistant device, such as Amazon Echo, Google Home, or Apple HomePod. You need to install the August app and the corresponding voice assistant app on your smartphone and link your smart lock with your voice assistant account.

If you are interested in buying an August Smart Lock, you can find it on Amazon or other online retailers. We hope you found this article helpful and informative. If you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment below.