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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August Wi-Fi Smart Lock vs PointCentral
Compare August Wi-Fi Smart Lock vs PointCentral 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.
Overview
PointCentral
The vendor offers guest and staff access tools and monitoring for linked devices.
Best for: Reviewing access across units and shared areas, if your setup qualifies.
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| What matters to you |  August Wi-Fi Smart LockSmart access | PointCentralSmart access |
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| Score | STRCompare scoring | STRCompare scoring |
| 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. |
| 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. | PointCentral offers tools for guest and staff access and monitors linked devices. Its dashboard covers units, site borders and shared areas. It uses digital access details and logs events. These are vendor claims. Safety and performance are not independently confirmed. Whether new customers with 1–10 properties qualify is not confirmed. The stated setup minimum may exclude them. |
| 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. | Platform Ask for a quote for setup, hardware and ongoing fees. OwnerRez previously reported a 15-property minimum for new setups. The current rule is unconfirmed. |
| 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. | Platform: Contact the provider for a quote. Plan prices and conditionsPlatform: Contact the provider for a quote. Ask for setup, hardware and ongoing fees in your quote. OwnerRez previously reported a 15-property minimum for a new setup. We could not confirm whether that limit still applies. 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. Platform: Contact the provider for a quote. Ask for setup, hardware and ongoing fees in your quote. OwnerRez previously reported a 15-property minimum for a new setup. We could not confirm whether that limit still applies. 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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| 01 / Guest access | ||
| 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 Manage property access and connected devices online. 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 Set when guests and staff can get in. Connecting your property software depends on the service you use. 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 Manage access online. You need supported hardware, a hub and a network connection. 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. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. |
| 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 Use PINs, fobs, access cards or a phone. Options depend on your hardware. 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 See access logs for units, shared areas and outside entry points. 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
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. |
| 02 / Installation and connections | ||
| 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
| With conditions Supports Alarm.com products and some Z-Wave devices from other brands. Check the exact model on the current device list. 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
| 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 Network needs depend on the lock. Choose supported hardware and check the current device list, platform and hub requirements. 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 | With conditions OwnerRez lists a PointCentral connection. Check that your account can use it and how to set it up. 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
| 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
| 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. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. |
| 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
| With conditions OwnerRez says new customers need at least 15 properties to get started. Existing customers are exempt. It warns that this rule may change. We could not confirm who qualifies now. 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 Ask for a quote to connect your properties. 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
| 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 | With conditions Ask for setup, hardware and ongoing service costs. We could not confirm a fixed total for your properties. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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Compare locks and guest-entry tools — August Wi-Fi Smart Lock vs PointCentral
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.
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock: what to consider
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.
PointCentral: what to consider
Ask if your property count qualifies. The vendor describes access logs and device tools; these do not prove safety results. A setup for a few properties was not confirmed. Read the PointCentral profile for its plans and requirements.
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Common questions
What should I check before choosing between August Wi-Fi Smart Lock and PointCentral?
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.
How should I plan backup entry with August Wi-Fi Smart Lock and PointCentral?
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.
Can August Wi-Fi Smart Lock guests use my existing physical key?
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.
Can PointCentral give staff different access from guests?
Yes. PointCentral describes access by role and time. Its hardware options use codes, fobs, badges, cards or phones. Ask which methods work on your exact doors. The list does not mean each lock supports them all.