August Connect

August Connect is operated by August Home, Inc. (a Yale / ASSA ABLOY company), headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States (Subsidiary of Yale / ASSA ABLOY (STO: ASSA-B)). The product launched in 2013 (August Home) and a smart-lock connectivity add-on competing with Schlage Encode and Aqara hub integrations. This 2026 review covers operator context, the current tier ladder, the feature set that matters for buyers and the live signals to watch before subscribing.

Quick facts

• Operator: August Home, Inc. (a Yale / ASSA ABLOY company)
• Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States
• Public-market status: Subsidiary of Yale / ASSA ABLOY (STO: ASSA-B)
• Founded: 2013 (August Home)
• Category: smart home devices
• Current tiers: Connect bridge / August DoorSense / Yale Smart Hub
• Anchor price (2026): one-time hardware purchase
• Competitive set: competing with Schlage Encode Wi-Fi locks and Aqara hub integrations in smart locks

What is August Connect?

August Connect is a smart-lock connectivity add-on competing with Schlage Encode and Aqara hub integrations. The product is competing with Schlage Encode Wi-Fi locks and Aqara hub integrations in smart locks. Customers buy a tier that matches their usage profile — the entry tier handles Wi-Fi bridge for August smart locks, while the mid and premium tiers add depth such as remote lock and unlock via the August app and Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri support. Subscription billing happens through the operator's checkout or partner billing surfaces (App Store / Google Play / direct card on file).

Why choose August Connect

Operator and market position

August Home, Inc. (a Yale / ASSA ABLOY company) runs August Connect from San Francisco, California, United States. Its public-market status (Subsidiary of Yale / ASSA ABLOY (STO: ASSA-B)) and category position (competing with Schlage Encode Wi-Fi locks and Aqara hub integrations in smart locks) shape the credibility of the operator's roadmap and pricing decisions. Buyers should weigh that operator context alongside headline features — a well-capitalised parent typically translates into faster bug fixes, longer support cycles and more predictable price changes than a smaller indie operator.

Service coverage and equipment

The August Connect tier ladder runs Connect bridge, August DoorSense, Yale Smart Hub. Anchor pricing in 2026 starts around one-time hardware purchase for the entry tier and steps up by tier with named feature unlocks. Confirm the live regional price on the operator's site, then cross-check Subger's true-price tracker for August Connect for the all-in renewal cost after taxes and FX conversion.

Apps and customer experience

Apps and customer-experience surfaces matter as much as headline feature counts. August Connect delivers its core workflow across the platform surfaces listed in the platform table below, with notifications and self-service flows handled in-app. The 2025-2026 differentiator to watch: continued Yale-rebrand transition and Matter-over-Thread support rollout through 2025-2026.

August Connect features that matter in 2026

Current feature set that buyers should weigh:

• Wi-Fi bridge for August smart locks
• remote lock and unlock via the August app
• Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri support
• activity log and notifications
• DoorSense open/closed sensor
• integration with Apple Home and Apple Wallet

Feature availability varies by region and tier; the headline list above reflects the operator's primary market positioning. Confirm specific regional availability on the operator's marketing pages before committing.

August Connect pricing in 2026

The August Connect tier ladder in 2026 looks like:

Headline prices step up across the ladder; promotional first-period anchors and regional FX can change the all-in cost. Subger's tools reconcile the list price with the actual renewal cost:

August Connect apps and platform support

Surface availability can vary by region and tier; confirm current app availability and supported devices on the operator's site before subscribing.

Who August Connect fits

August Connect is most likely a good match for the following buyers:

• Us households with august or yale smart locks wanting remote control without a paid subscription — the core target audience for the product.
• Category-focused subscribers who specifically want Wi-Fi bridge for August smart locks from competing with Schlage Encode Wi-Fi locks and Aqara hub integrations in smart locks rather than a generalist platform.
• Tier-comparing households evaluating the Connect bridge → Yale Smart Hub ladder and willing to pay up for activity log and notifications.
• Cross-device users who need apps across mobile, web and any operator-specific surfaces in the table above.
• Price-sensitive shoppers who want to track promotional anchors via Subger's true-price tracker and deals page before committing to annual billing.

Frequently asked questions

Who runs August Connect and where is it based?

August Connect is run by August Home, Inc. (a Yale / ASSA ABLOY company), headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States. The operator's public-market status is: Subsidiary of Yale / ASSA ABLOY (STO: ASSA-B). The product was founded in 2013 (August Home).

How much does August Connect cost in 2026?

The 2026 tier ladder is Connect bridge, August DoorSense, Yale Smart Hub, with anchor pricing starting around one-time hardware purchase. Regional currency and promotional cycles can shift the all-in cost; Subger's true-price tracker reconciles the headline price with renewal reality.

Is there a free tier or free trial for August Connect?

There is no perpetual free tier listed for the standard August Connect subscription; the operator may run introductory trials periodically. Check the live signup page for current trial promotions.

Where is August Connect available?

Availability follows the operator's licensing and service footprint from San Francisco, California, United States. Confirm regional availability on the official site before subscribing.

What 2025-2026 features set August Connect apart right now?

The live differentiator to watch: continued Yale-rebrand transition and Matter-over-Thread support rollout through 2025-2026. Pair that with the headline features (Wi-Fi bridge for August smart locks, remote lock and unlock via the August app, Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri support) to judge whether the current roadmap fits your needs.

Which competitors should buyers compare August Connect against?

August Connect is most directly competing with Schlage Encode Wi-Fi locks and Aqara hub integrations in smart locks. Run a side-by-side feature and price comparison with those alternatives — Subger's category pages help with the shortlist.

How do I cancel August Connect?

Cancel through the account or subscription settings on the surface where you bought the plan: the operator's website for direct subscriptions, the App Store or Google Play for in-app purchases, or the partner billing portal for bundled subscriptions. Subger's cancellation guide for August Connect walks through each route step-by-step.

Does August Connect offer a family or multi-user plan?

Multi-user, family or seat structure depends on the tier. Higher tiers commonly add multi-profile or multi-device support; entry tiers can restrict simultaneous usage. Confirm the per-tier seat limit on the live pricing page before committing.

How can I track price changes for August Connect?

Subger's renewal tracker for August Connect records list-price changes plus promotional anchors over time. Pair it with the deals page for current discount codes and the promo codes page for stackable savings at signup.

Get started with August Connect

Confirm the current regional price on the August Home, Inc. (a Yale / ASSA ABLOY company) signup page, choose the tier that matches your usage (Connect bridge or August DoorSense are the most common starting points), and check Subger's deals page for August Connect for promotional anchors before completing checkout. Track the subscription's true renewal cost with the true-price tracker once you're signed up.

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