The addition of a mortise kit won't likely mean much for homeowners since August's existing list of
compatible deadbolts includes common residential models from names like Kwikset and Baldwin.
Be sure to check out the full list of
compatible deadbolts before you buy, but it will typically work with most thumb - latch models from Baldwin, Kwikset, Schlage and other widely available brands.
The Kwikset Premis is a HomeKit
compatible deadbolt, so it might not be the right choice if you're living a smart home controlled by ZigBee or Z - Wave hub.
With top - of - the - line security features from the trusted brand, including an alarm with three different sensitivity options, this reasonably priced smart -
compatible deadbolt is a solid choice.
Not exact matches
Installing this is easy since it is
compatible with most standard
deadbolts.
Amazon Key
compatible smart locks work with a standard single - cylinder
deadbolt mounted separately from the handle / knob below it and on doors between 1-3/8 in.
If your
deadbolt is more than 2-3/4 in (70 mm) away from the edge of your door, it's not
compatible.
If you already have your lights and security running through a SmartThings or Wink hub, you'll likely prefer a
compatible Z - Wave lock like the Schlage Connect Touchscreen
Deadbolt.
It's a HomeKit
compatible connected
deadbolt with a nice touch number pad with well - lit numerals.
The best HomeKit -
compatible lock you can get is the Schlage Sense Smart
Deadbolt.
Schlage today released a new Wi - Fi adapter that enables iOS and Android users to control the Schlage Sense Smart
Deadbolt away from home.Schlage Sense is a Bluetooth - enabled smart deadbolt compatible with HomeKit, allowing homeowners to control it using Siri voice commands or the Home app on iOS 10 o
Deadbolt away from home.Schlage Sense is a Bluetooth - enabled smart
deadbolt compatible with HomeKit, allowing homeowners to control it using Siri voice commands or the Home app on iOS 10 o
deadbolt compatible with HomeKit, allowing homeowners to control it using Siri voice commands or the Home app on iOS 10 or later.
The Smart Lock Pro is only
compatible with
deadbolts that are separate from the doorknob, called a single - cylinder
deadbolt.
Adding Apple TV to your setup can also be a handy way to extend the reach of smart home gadgets that use Bluetooth to send and receive information (the HomeKit -
compatible Schlage Sense
deadbolt is just one example).
Assuming your
deadbolt is
compatible, you should only need a screwdriver (I needed a Phillips - head, but I supposed this could vary depending on your
deadbolt) and about 10 to 15 spare minutes to swap out your old lock.
The lock isn't
compatible with every
deadbolt, HomeKit can be challenging to get up and running, and the Siri integration won't matter to August's non-Apple users.
Make sure your
deadbolt is
compatible.
The Bad The lock isn't
compatible with every
deadbolt, HomeKit can be challenging to get up and running, and the Siri integration won't matter to August's non-Apple users.
Schlage today announced that its HomeKit -
compatible Schlage Sense Smart
Deadbolt will be available for purchase beginning in November, with pre-orders that are kicking off today.
Other Wink -
compatible products for smart homes include a door / window sensor, the Schlage Connect Century Touchscreen
Deadbolt, and the Nest thermostat.
These are generally a little easier to install, but you'll want to make sure that they're
compatible with your
deadbolt before you buy them.
That includes Schlage's Sense
Deadbolt, which was the first door lock to be
compatible with Apple's HomeKit.
The HomeKit -
compatible Schlage Sense Smart
Deadbolt lets you unlock your door using Siri voice commands.