August Home bluetooth Lock

[ChefFabrizio]

So I was watching an episode of "This old House". They installed a device on the deadbolt that via Bluetooth, links to a phone and will lock and unlock the deadbolt based upon proximity to the lock.

I was blown away, only to find out that naturally, there is no Windows solution. Just like Wink, Just like with Honeywell Thermostats. But, I did see that Ring has a solution. Though, I don't have a wired doorbell, so the latest full HD solution isn't going to happen. ugh.

There are virtually NO home automation solutions that have windows apps. And it's a shame. I want WINK, and now I want AugustHome lock.

Another home automation dreamer. WAITING for SOON (tm).

 

[ssapre]

Another home automation dreamer. WAITING for SOON (tm).

So come-out-of-TV-episode-time .... Just few ideas for you -

https://forums.windowscentral.com/e...rtthings-mobile%2F9wzdncrdszmq&token=ZydvGYu8

https://forums.windowscentral.com/e...insteon-for-hub%2F9wzdncrdrh2v&token=35KwhbPk

 

[ChefFabrizio]

Thanks, I'm also interested in SmartThings. Waiting to see what comes of the new partnership with Samsung on IoT. But no way to insteon. Only uses proprietary stuff and I don't need to retrofit my existing hardware that will work with Wink. Also, insteon is a fail for August Home deadbolt, as you keep the door hardware and just add their custom backplate. Without buying a mew deadbolt or rekeying ALL my locks.