As part of an ongoing GearBrain series, this article looks at how to factory reset an August smart door lock before you move and wish to leave it behind for the new owners. Some smart home devices are ...

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Ecobee’s app now integrates smart locks from Yale and August, enabling users to control their doorbell and lock from the same app. Airbnb will soon let hosts send you smart lock codes through its app.

The huge October Prime Day sale isn’t done yet. There are deals aplenty to check out before the sale ends Wednesday night/Thursday morning, including a discount on August’s fourth-gen smart lock. The ...

Our Top PicksBest OverallAugustAffordable and easy to use, August takes our number one spot for the best smart lock on the market today. Best TouchscreenYaleSmart home-centric and feature-packed, Yale ...

Today, Ecobee delivers a smarter home with new smart lock integration with leading smart lock brands Yale and August. ecobee Smart Security customers in the United States and Canada no longer need to ...

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These top-rated locks from August, Eufy, Kwikset, and Yale are excellent at resisting picking, drilling, and kick-ins. But there are some models to avoid. Consumer Reports uses a cordless drill in ...

Yale smart locks were already a great choice for Airbnb hosts, as they allow users to create and manually share temporary codes with guests. The Yale Assure Lock 2, Yale Approach, and August Wi-Fi ...