Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A new partnership with Yale and August brings smart lock control to Ecobee’s video doorbell and security system.

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Ecobee’s app now integrates smart locks from Yale and August, enabling users to control their doorbell and lock from the same app. Airbnb will soon let hosts send you smart lock codes through its app.

The integration adds an “unlock” button from the Ecobee app’s live view. So, you can let visitors in from the same screen where you confirm it’s someone you want coming inside. (Handy!) The Ecobee app ...

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It's been a few years since August introduced any new hardware, but its August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, which it debuted at CES this year, is now available. This is the new flagship in the August lineup, ...

Smart locks are a powerful way to enhance your front door security, and few products are as popular as the Yale Assure Lock 2 and August Wi-Fi Smart Lock. Both are quite expensive (carrying price tags ...

August's WiFi smart lock is a good one if you want an easy to use device to expand your smart home. Now you can get $40 off the smart home gadget at Wellbots by using the code EGDTLOCK at checkout.

Philips is one of the most popular brands when it comes to smart home devices. With the Philips Fingerprint Door Lock you can not only save big but ensure some security around the house. It has an ...

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