August Wi-Fi Smart Lock
Fit a compatible deadbolt while keeping the outside hardware and key.
Best for: Keeping existing outside door hardware with a compatible deadbolt.
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Compare August Wi-Fi Smart Lock vs Kwikset Halo Touchscreen Wi-Fi Smart Lock vs RemoteLock for locks and guest entry. Check the exact lock model, how to get in if it fails, and any extra device or paid plan you need.
Fit a compatible deadbolt while keeping the outside hardware and key.
Best for: Keeping existing outside door hardware with a compatible deadbolt.
Halo Touchscreen offers scheduled keypad codes and remote app control without a hub.
Best for: Set guest and cleaner keypad codes by hand.
Use cloud software to manage access through supported locks. Physical locks are separate.
Best for: Use software to control supported locks.
| What matters to you | August Wi-Fi Smart LockSmart access | RemoteLockSmart access | |
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| Properties | Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. | Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. | Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. |
| Overview | Consider August Wi-Fi Smart Lock if you want to keep your outside hardware and key. It needs a compatible single-cylinder deadbolt. Guests can use virtual keys. To enter by PIN without a phone, they need a keypad. Current booking automation is still an open question. The Wi-Fi product pages we reviewed do not confirm a current PMS booking-code process. | Consider Halo Touchscreen if you plan to manage keypad access for guests and cleaners by hand. This profile covers 939 WIFI TSCR15 in Satin Nickel. Halo Touch, Select and Select+ are separate models. The vendor describes scheduled codes and remote app control without a hub. Satin Nickel Halo Touchscreen: USD 208 per lock. Check the final price and any extra costs before buying. Automatic code creation from bookings or a PMS is not confirmed. | RemoteLock is cloud software for door access, based in Denver. Physical locks are separate. Its catalog includes Schlage Encode Deadbolt and Encode Plus. A supported brand does not confirm that your exact model, region, rental software plan or required bridge will work. These details come from public guides, not product tests. |
| Plans and add-ons | Silver lock-only · add-on One selected Silver lock. Its current price differs from an older starting price. Tax, installation and an optional keypad cost extra. Wi-Fi + Keypad bundle · add-on The bundle previously showed $229.99. Select the exact model and check its currency, stock and checkout price. Wi-Fi + Keypad Touch bundle · add-on The bundle was listed at $249.99. Check the current model, currency, stock and final checkout price. | Halo Touchscreen 939 WIFI TSCR15 · add-on Satin Nickel Halo Touchscreen: USD 208 per lock. Check the final price and any extra costs before buying. Taxes and installation are separate. Check any service charges. | Premium Starting software price per managed door per month. Pay yearly for the yearly panel or monthly for the monthly panel. Both require a yearly commitment. Hardware, installation and taxes cost extra. Enterprise Starting software price per managed door per month. Pay yearly for the yearly panel or monthly for the monthly panel. Both require a yearly commitment. Hardware, installation and taxes cost extra. Enterprise+ Ask for a quote for your plan and setup. |
| Price and how you pay | Silver lock-only: USD 199.99/lockPrice per hardware item Plan prices and conditionsSilver lock-only: USD 199.99/lock Price per hardware item One selected Silver lock. Its current price differs from an older starting price. Tax, installation and an optional keypad cost extra. This price covers one device, managed door or service unit. Your required quantity and total cost are not confirmed. Silver lock-only: Silver lock-only: USD 199.99/lock Price per hardware item One selected Silver lock. Its current price differs from an older starting price. Tax, installation and an optional keypad cost extra. This price covers one device, managed door or service unit. Your required quantity and total cost are not confirmed. Wi-Fi + Keypad bundle: Wi-Fi + Keypad bundle: prior $229.99/bundle; current selection to confirm The bundle previously showed $229.99. Select the exact model and check its currency, stock and checkout price. We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include. Wi-Fi + Keypad Touch bundle: Wi-Fi + Keypad Touch bundle: prior $249.99/bundle; current selection to confirm The bundle was listed at $249.99. Check the current model, currency, stock and final checkout price. We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include. | Satin Nickel Halo Touchscreen: USD 208 per lock Plan prices and conditionsSatin Nickel Halo Touchscreen (939 WIFI TSCR15): USD 208 per lock. Check the final price before buying. Taxes, installation and any service charges are separate. Your total depends on how many locks you need. | Premium: from $7.5/door/month (monthly billing)Starting price Plan prices and conditionsPremium: from $7.5/door/month (monthly billing) Starting price Starting software price per managed door per month. Pay yearly for the yearly panel or monthly for the monthly panel. Both require a yearly commitment. Hardware, installation and taxes cost extra. This price covers one device, managed door or service unit. Your required quantity and total cost are not confirmed. Premium: Premium: from $7.5/door/month (monthly billing) Starting price Starting software price per managed door per month. Pay yearly for the yearly panel or monthly for the monthly panel. Both require a yearly commitment. Hardware, installation and taxes cost extra. This price covers one device, managed door or service unit. Your required quantity and total cost are not confirmed. Enterprise: Enterprise: from $15/door/month (monthly billing) Starting price Starting software price per managed door per month. Pay yearly for the yearly panel or monthly for the monthly panel. Both require a yearly commitment. Hardware, installation and taxes cost extra. This price covers one device, managed door or service unit. Your required quantity and total cost are not confirmed. Enterprise+: Contact the provider for a quote. Ask for a quote for the plan and setup you need. We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include. |
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| Product type Choose locks, software to control entry or a managed service. | Available Fits inside a compatible single-cylinder deadbolt and adds Wi-Fi. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| Available Halo Touchscreen Wi-Fi replaces your deadbolt. Touch and Select are different models. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| Available Manage lock access online. Buy compatible locks separately. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Scheduled access codes Create entry codes for the dates of each stay. | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only | With conditions Create up to 250 codes in the app. Set dates, weekday times or one use within 24 hours. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| With conditions Premium allows up to 150 guest codes, each lasting up to 90 days. Enterprise allows unlimited active guest codes. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Remote management Internet, a bridge device or a plan needed for control from afar. | With conditions Built-in Wi-Fi. The August app does not need a Connect bridge. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| With conditions Built-in Wi-Fi works with the Kwikset app. No hub needed. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| With conditions Manage supported devices online. Check which devices and connections your plan supports. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Offline access Ways to get in when the connection is down. | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel | With conditions Access synced earlier can still work locally on compatible locks with power. Cloud changes need internet. How this works and whether a physical backup key is available depend on your hardware. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Access methods Keypad, app, physical key and other documented methods. | With conditions Share digital keys in August. Add a keypad for PIN entry without a phone. Keep your original physical key. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| With conditions Unlock with a touchscreen PIN, the Kwikset app or a physical key. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| With conditions The lock model determines which codes, keys and access schedules you can use. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Access logs Entry logs and the requirements for using them. | With conditions See activity and DoorSense status in the app. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| With conditions The app shows locking, unlocking, battery warnings and entries made with a key. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| With conditions Access logs depend on the lock’s features and connection. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Backup entry Backup options if power or the connection fails. | With conditions Original mechanical key remains Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| With conditions Two mechanical keys supplied Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. |
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| Lock compatibility Supported locks or required door hardware. | With conditions Fits a compatible single-cylinder deadbolt. The outside hardware stays in place. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| Check this for your exact device and account. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel | With conditions Check the exact model on the supported-device list. A listed brand does not mean every model works. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Door requirements Lock size and rules for fitting it to your door. | With conditions Replaces the inside thumbturn. Check your deadbolt and the space around it. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| With conditions 1⅜–2-inch door thickness, adjustable backset; check installation template Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. |
| Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, hubs and anything else you need. | With conditions Supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz. For 5GHz, the lock needs software version 1.1.22 or later. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| With conditions Needs a Wi-Fi router and phone. The Kwikset app does not need a smart-home hub. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| With conditions Wi-Fi, hub and power needs depend on the device you choose. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| PMS connections Create codes from bookings. Check connections and fees. | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel | With conditions Connect your RemoteLock account to OwnerRez with permission. Check fees for both services. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Smart-home connections Supported home platforms and required accessories. | With conditions Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit/Siri after setup. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| With conditions Works with Alexa, Google Home and Brilliant after setup. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. |
| Battery and power Battery type and other power needs. | With conditions Uses two CR123 batteries. Battery life depends on Wi-Fi and use. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| With conditions Four AA batteries included Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. |
| API access What other software can control and who gets access. | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel | With conditions An API lets your software connect. You need an account with the right permissions. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| 03 / Eligibility and costs | |||
| Property limits Check account limits and how many devices you need. | Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Plans and add-ons Check the device model and software plan rules. | With conditions Choose the Silver lock alone or a keypad/Keypad Touch bundle. Check the exact model and stock. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| With conditions 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel model. Current hardware price not confirmed. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| With conditions Premium, Enterprise and Enterprise+ for vacation rentals. Monthly and yearly payments both need a yearly contract. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Hardware cost Price for one device, not a total for all your properties. | With conditions The Silver lock alone costs $199.99. Keypads and bundles cost separately. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| With conditions Official Satin Nickel Halo Touchscreen 939 WIFI TSCR15 page lists $208.00 per lock. Dollar currency ISO is not confirmed. Taxes, installation and checkout conditions remain separate. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. |
| Additional fees Plans per device, bridge devices and fitting costs. | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel | With conditions Premium costs $6 per door each month with yearly billing, or $7.50 with monthly billing. Enterprise costs $12 per door each month with yearly billing, or $15 with monthly billing. Both need a yearly contract. Tax and hardware cost extra. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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Start at the door. Check whether the lock fits, how guests enter and what happens if power or internet fails. Then check remote control and booking links. A lock, a hub and access software can be separate purchases. Confirm the full setup before relying on automatic guest codes.
Check the deadbolt fit first. Guests need a keypad for PIN entry without a phone. A current booking-driven code process was not confirmed for this model, so do not assume it is included. Read the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock profile for its plans and requirements.
Check the exact Halo Touchscreen model. The reviewed page did not confirm codes made from bookings or property software. Plan to manage codes by hand unless your exact setup is verified. Read the Kwikset Halo Touchscreen Wi-Fi Smart Lock profile for its plans and requirements.
Check the exact lock model, region and software plan. A supported brand does not mean every lock in that brand will work. Include any needed bridge, hardware and setup costs in your choice. Read the RemoteLock profile for its plans and requirements.
Explore all smart access options, how to choose a lock for a US rental, how to plan automatic guest access codes to continue your shortlist.
Start with the exact door and lock model. Check the keypad, bridge or hub needed for your chosen booking connection. Decide which system should create and remove guest codes. A compatible brand name alone does not confirm that the full setup will work.
Check how the exact model lets guests in if the main method fails. Test the guest steps before arrival and arrange local help. A code may work offline but still need an internet link for you to change or remove it.
Yes, if the deadbolt fits. The lock keeps the outside hardware and old key. App-based guest keys are a separate way to enter. For PIN entry without a phone, you need a suitable keypad. Do not assume a lock-only order comes with one.
Kwikset says its app can disable a code as well as delete it. It also lets you set date and time schedules. These are app controls; they do not establish that a booking service will change the code for you.
Hospitable says its old RemoteLock link is closed to new setups. Hosts who set it up before may keep using it. Check the latest notice before choosing this route. Plans for a new link do not mean it is ready to use.