August Smart Lock - Compatible NZ Deadbolts

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jarobe

3 posts

Wannabe Geek

#239973 13-Aug-2018 16:05

Hey all,

I'm looking to get the August Smart Lock, and I know many of you here already have one.

What deadbolt brands/models are you using your August with, and are available for purchase in NZ, and where did you get it from?

Anyone have issues with incompatible deadbolts?

I know August maintain a list of tested locks but it's hard to find, for example, a Schlage B500 series in NZ.

Thanks

yann

135 posts

Master Geek

#2073058 14-Aug-2018 02:21

Hmm, I picked up a Schlage B60N for mine. I think they're available from various places around NZ, and although it might not be listed on the websites, my local Bunnings had them for around $100 or so, and I think Mitre 10 Mega did have them though weren't on the shelves when I looked. As I was ordering other stuff from Amazon, I just popped one in my order, but it was like US$30 or so I think?

Yann

reven

3743 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#2073066 14-Aug-2018 07:36

personally I would go for the yale zwave deadlock with keypard/key over the august. thats what Ive been using for years in my home automation setup.

I like having a key if the battery dies, using a pin code instead of pull out a phone etc and its handy if someone doesnt have a phone on them. they have a code. you can limit codes to only work at certain times/days etc.

jarobe

3 posts

Wannabe Geek

#2073076 14-Aug-2018 08:40

yann:

Hmm, I picked up a Schlage B60N for mine. I think they're available from various places around NZ, and although it might not be listed on the websites, my local Bunnings had them for around $100 or so, and I think Mitre 10 Mega did have them though weren't on the shelves when I looked. As I was ordering other stuff from Amazon, I just popped one in my order, but it was like US$30 or so I think?

Yann

Thanks Yan. I'll take a trip to Bunnings this weekend and see what I can find.

reven:

personally I would go for the yale zwave deadlock with keypard/key over the august. thats what Ive been using for years in my home automation setup.

I like having a key if the battery dies, using a pin code instead of pull out a phone etc and its handy if someone doesnt have a phone on them. they have a code. you can limit codes to only work at certain times/days etc.

I appreciate the suggestion. I know there are other good z-wave locks (and support Homekit - must have Homekit) out there, including Yale and Schlage, but I'm pretty sold on the August. I do plan to get the keypad too and at that point they mostly become much the same.

joshharwood

42 posts

Geek

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#2087182 10-Sep-2018 22:00

I have a new unopened "August Lock Pro + Connect" if you're interested in getting one? Looking for $350 if you're interested.

RRP $279USD ($426NZD)
https://store.august.com/products/august-smart-lock-pro-connect

FrankJW

1 post

Wannabe Geek

#2092207 17-Sep-2018 21:53

joshharwood: I have a new unopened "August Lock Pro + Connect" if you're interested in getting one? Looking for $350 if you're interested.

RRP $279USD ($426NZD)
https://store.august.com/products/august-smart-lock-pro-connect

If still available .. PM me as I might be interested thx