August is just one of our favorite smart home apps for iPhone and iPad. We’ve collected all of our favorites here. And if you’d like to see more of our top app selections in different categories, just head on over to our Best Apps Series.

August Smart Lock

The Lockitron was the first internet connected door lock to take the media by storm. But the August Smart Lock offers a more elegant looking solution. Have guests coming over who will arrive before you get home? No problem, you can assign them temporary access to your house through their cell phone. The August unit is completely contained on the interior of your house, so you can keep your existing key and lock on the outside. But if you forget your key on arriving home, or have your hands full, the August will sense your iPhone in your pocket and unlock the door for you. Learn more about the August Smart Lock here…

August Connect

If you’d like to see the lock state of your August from online, the August Connect will do just that. As an accessory to your August Smart Lock, the Connect grants wifi powers to your nearby lock. Now’ll you’ll be able to let guests into your home remotely over the internet. Learn more about the August Connect here…

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