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August · Released May 1, 2026

Wi-Fi Smart Lock Gen 5

Retrofit smart lock that keeps your existing deadbolt look

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Buying call

Buy August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Gen 5 if you want interior-side smart control without replacing the outdoor hardware. Line reviews praise easy installs. Skip it if you need a full keypad/fingerprint face outside.

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Should you buy it?

Buy August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Gen 5 if you want interior-side smart control without replacing the outdoor hardware. Line reviews praise easy installs. Skip it if you need a full keypad/fingerprint face outside.

Best for

Renters and retrofit deadbolt upgrades

Not for

Buyers who want outdoor keypad aesthetics

Main strengthKeeps exterior hardware intact
Main weaknessInterior module is visible
Reasons to buy
Keeps exterior hardware intact
Built-in Wi-Fi on newer gens
Auto-unlock convenience
Works with common deadbolts
Reasons to avoid
Interior module is visible
Battery swaps still happen
Ecosystem now Yale-aligned — check app path
Measured view—/10What the pros say.
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Release Year
2026
Release Date
2026-05-01
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