# August Home

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id648730592](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id648730592)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id648730592`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** August Home, Inc.
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (174,751 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.17.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2014-08-26
- **Size:** 289 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/august-home/id648730592)
- **Website:** [http://august.com](http://august.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://august.com/pages/privacy-policy](https://august.com/pages/privacy-policy)

## Description

August Home puts front-door control in your hands, supporting August Wi-Fi Smart Lock and related devices. Lock or unlock from anywhere, distribute secure virtual keys, and stay informed with an Activity Feed and Smart Alerts. Auto-Unlock and Auto-Lock add convenience and security as you arrive or depart.

This extension partners with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and integrates with top smart-home ecosystems, including Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Philips Hue, and more. It works with a broad range of August products and compatible Yale and Emtek locks through August Connect, for easier, safer hosting—even integrates with Airbnb for simpler hosting.

## Rankings

- #2,294 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews on August Home for iOS reveal a pattern of reliability and integration issues. The most frequent complaints are difficulties creating accounts and receiving verification codes (text and email), and verification delays. HomeKit integration frequently drops post-update, requiring re-adding devices. Apple Watch support is inconsistent, with a broken watch icon and removed widgets. Auto Unlock is unreliable and often fails to unlock automatically. Numerous reports of app instability include crashes and missing data like battery level and widget options. A minority still finds the app great and intuitive when it functions, and remote lock control remains a noted strength.

### Pros

- Intuitive, user-friendly app interface.
- Allows remote locking/unlocking through the app.
- Generally perceived as great and intuitive when it functions.

### Cons

- Apple Watch integration issues: broken watch logo and removal of widgets.
- Account creation and verification failures: login issues and delayed/absent SMS/email codes.
- HomeKit instability: locks frequently drop from HomeKit and must be re-added.
- Auto Unlock unreliability: does not unlock automatically as expected.
- Overall app instability and missing data: crashes in settings and missing battery status/other features.

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