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August smart lock turns the Apple Watch into a set of house keys

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An Apple Watch can already control your connected light bulbs and thermostat, and now it can let you through the front door as well.</p><p>
Smart door lock maker August has just added Apple Watch support (http://blog.august.com/2015/07/31/introducing-august-for-apple-watch/) to its iOS app (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/august-smart-lock/id648730592?ls=1&amp;mt=8). Users can view door unlock status through the Watch’s Glances menu, and receive notifications when someone opens the door. The app also lets users lock or unlock the door, and view a log of recent activity.</p><p>
August’s $250 lock replaces an existing deadbolt and connects to smartphones via Bluetooth, while an optional $50 Wi-Fi hub lets users control the lock remotely over the Internet. The lock is powered by AA batteries, and includes a standard keyhole as a fallback.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/2955646/connected-home/august-smart-lock-turns-the-apple-watch-into-a-set-of-house-keys.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>

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