Yale Assure Lock 2 Advances Smart Lock Options

The new Assure Lock 2 from Yale Home has been slimmed down on both sides of the door. And on sale for Prime Day 2024. Image: Yale Home.

Yale Home has launched a reengineered smart lock line, bringing the Yale Assure Lock 2 to market in a more ...

Yale Assure Lock SL YRD256. Image: ASSA ABLOY/Yale.

5 Smart Door Locks to Buy in 2021

13 November 2021

Smart locks prevent you from fumbling with physical keys and can also allow you to grant temporary access to someone ...

Pet care provider Wag! and August Home have teamed up on making dog care easier and safer while you are away. Image: August Home.

Tips for Home Alone Pets from August and Wag!

by Tom Kolnowski

29 October 2021

Smart lock maker August Home and pet care provider Wag! have teamed up to make pets left home alone safer ...

Cyber Week Deals on Favorite Smart Home Gadgets

by Tom Kolnowski

25 November 2020

So you missed out on the best Black Friday deals. No big deal. Just sit back and tap away at ...

Remote operation of August and Yale Assure smart locks just gained biometric authentication for open and close operations. Image: Digitized House.

August, Yale Bring Biometrics Verification To Smart Lock Apps

by Tom Kolnowski

5 September 2020

Smart lock makers August and Yale have updated their iOS and Android smartphone apps to support biometrics verification for remote ...

Coming later in September, August and Yale smart lock owners will be able to integrate Philips Hue lighting into automations. Here, the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock. Image: August and Yale.

Philips Hue Integration Coming for August and Yale Smart Locks

by Tom Kolnowski

3 September 2020

Smart lock makers August and Yale have announced a new integration program with smart lighting pioneer Philips Hue, slated to ...

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Begins Shipping

by Tom Kolnowski

20 May 2020

Following its debut at CES 2020 back in January, the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock has begun shipping to consumers—bringing a ...

Smart locks are among the most popular ways to add security and safety to your home. Image: Digitized House Media.

August Smart Lock and SmartThings Wi-Fi Integration Review

by Tom Kolnowski

21 February 2020

Beyond the predominance of the Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant connected home ecosystems, Samsung SmartThings has shaken out ...

Our testing setup for the August Smart Lock Pro. Image: Digitized House.

August Smart Lock Pro Review

by Tom Kolnowski

13 January 2020

August Home, as a pioneer in the smart door lock genre, continues to add versatility and diversity to their connected ...

The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock. Image: August Home.

August Expands Portfolio with Wi-Fi Smart Lock at CES 2020

by Tom Kolnowski

8 January 2020

At CES 2020, August Home has announced a new home security product, the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock. In contrast to ...

All August smart locks will gain Samsung SmartThings integration when used with the August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge. Image: Digitized House and ASSA ABLOY.

August Brings SmartThings Integration to All August Smart Locks

by Tom Kolnowski

1 November 2019

The August Smart Lock and Smart Lock Pro have gained new direct, software-based integration with Samsung SmartThings, without the need ...

What are the best smart home upgrades to add value to your dwelling? Read on.

5 Best Smart Technology Upgrades to Boost the Value of Your Home

by Jennifer Bell

6 August 2019

Smart homes are becoming a more affordable reality for many Americans. According to statistics firm Statista, the smart home market ...

Put your mind at ease while on vacation by gearing up with the right smart home tech. Image: Vinicius Amano on Unsplash.

7 Connected Home Gadgets for a Stress-Free Vacation

by Kayla Matthews

15 November 2018

Smart home devices aren't just for when you're actually at home. They can be just as useful when you're away, ...

Just in time for Halloween: August Home brings new Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and IFTTT skills. Image: August Home.

August Enables More Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, IFTTT Skills

by Tom Kolnowski

30 October 2018

Adding to a repertoire of voice commands for its smart door locks, August Home has added a smart unlock feature ...

Smart door locks offer keyless entry and added safety for your home. Image: August Home.

4 Key Smart Home Safety Features to Invest In

by Allie Shaw

31 July 2018

If you’re just starting to entertain the idea of installing smart security devices in your home, remember that these devices ...

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