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August Smart Lock 3rd Gen VS. Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock

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7.4
Winner:

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock

Reasons to buy Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock:

  • button icon Captures and store videos of visitors
  • button icon Sends you alerts when the lock is used
  • button icon Very easy to install
  • button icon Has a keyed lock cylinder for physical key backup
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5.2
Runners Up:

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

Reasons to buy August Smart Lock 3rd Gen :

  • button icon Very easy to install
  • button icon Works with Alexa - easy to control with voice command
  • button icon Locks automatically as you leave
  • button icon Unlocks automatically as you arrive.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock

  • MOTION ACTIVATED CAMERA
  • TWO WAY AUDIO
USABILITY
WINNER :

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

  • KEEP YOUR EXISTING LOCK AND KEYS
  • COMPATIBLE WITH COMMON TYPES OF CYLINDERS
SAFETY
WINNER :

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock

  • PIN CODES ACCESS
  • INTRUSION ALARM
  • ANTI THEFT ALARM
  • MISCHIEF PREVENTION
DESIGN
WINNER :

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock

  • LED KEYPAD
  • LOW BATTERY WARNING
  • EMERGENCY POWER OPTION
Comparison Winner
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock

Reasons why we like it:

  • MOTION ACTIVATED CAMERA
  • TWO WAY AUDIO
  • INCLUDES A DOORBELL
  • PIN CODES ACCESS
  • INTRUSION ALARM
  • ANTI THEFT ALARM
  • MISCHIEF PREVENTION
  • LED KEYPAD
  • LOW BATTERY WARNING
  • EMERGENCY POWER OPTION
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COMPARISON – August Smart Lock 3rd Gen VS. Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock

PERFORMANCE

REMOTELY CONTROLLED

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Yes

You can easily control access for anyone. Give them access for a specific period of time. Always know that your door is securely locked with DoorSense - this works with both iOS & Android enabled smart phones.

Yes

This unit can remotely unlock or lock the door using your Smartphone from anywhere. However, you will need to install the Gate-App on your Smartphone in-order to remotely control this smart-lock.

MOTION ACTIVATED CAMERA

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
No

Yes

It is equipped with a motion-activated camera that will provide you with real-time videos on your Smartphone if motion is detected on your door.

AUTO-LOCK

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Yes

The devices auto-locks the door as you leave the house – so you will always be secure even if you forgot to lock the door during rush hours. In addition to that, you can lock the door remotely using your smartphone.

Yes

Yes, you can utilize the auto-lock feature that can be accessed on the Gate-App in-order to set the amount of time your door should automatically get locked after closing it.

AUTO-UNLOCK

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Yes

Unlocks its self automatically as you arrive. It will communicate with the App installed on your Smartphone thus make it easy for you to enter your home. There is no need of putting down groceries to open the door. All you need is to have a Smartphone with you.

Yes

This device can only be automatically unlocked using the Gate-App installed on your Smartphone.

WIRELESS SMART LOCK

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Yes

Is compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa using August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge - though the Wi-Fi Bridge is sold separately

Yes

Features a Wi-Fi deadbolt that can be wirelessly connected to smart-devices like; Alexa, smart-home and even your Smartphone for remote-control and monitoring of your door.

TRACKS ACTIVITY AT YOUR DOORSTEP

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Yes

You will always get mobile alerts on who has used the door.

Yes

The Gate-App will provide you with a clean history of comings and goings. In fact, with this device the administrator gets full, 24/7 access and the ability to video-monitor in the app. Lastly, this device comes with a 30-day FREE trial of the Gate Premier Plus Plan to store and share your recorded videos.

TWO WAY AUDIO

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
No

Yes

Features a 2-way audio function which allows home-owners to speak directly to anyone on the door after pressing an audio-button. In fact, this device features a microphone and speakers which facilitate for 2-way audio communication.

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock

USABILITY

INCLUDES A DOORBELL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
No

Yes

It’s equipped with a doorbell that will help to make a sound if someone presses the doorbell-button. Additionally, you will even receive an alert on your Smartphone through the Gate-App in-case anyone presses the doorbell-button.

EASY INSTALLATION

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Yes

Is compatible with most single-cylinder deadbolts - You can easily attach it to an existing deadbolt so that everyone in your house can still use their keys. Install it inside your door on less than 10 minutes using a screwdriver.

Yes

Can be easily installed by yourself and in just a few minutes using the included Philips-head screwdriver. Additionally, you should consider reading the user-manual in-order to properly install this smart-lock.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Yes

Syncs perfectly with Alexa voice control device thus making it easy to set send commands to the smartlock using voice.

Yes

Gate Labs says the lock will work with Amazon Alexa and other Wi-Fi connected devices.

KEEP YOUR EXISTING LOCK AND KEYS

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Yes

You don’t have to dish away your keys and locks – August Smart Lock can be installed next to your deadbolt/door lock, so you can still access your house with keys.

No

CONTROL ACCESS

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Yes

You can easily grant or cancel access to guests or family members using a mobile app. This can be done remotely. You will also know when they accessed your house and at what time.

Yes

This device will allow administrative-users to create unique access-codes for easy control of the door. Additionally, an administrator can create and share unique one-time use or multiple use access codes with family, guests and service providers.

USER FRIENDLY

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Yes

It is very easy to use – the device is well designed, can be used by anyone and the mobile application makes it even easier to control your door.

Yes

It is very user-friendly because its equipped with a LED connected keypad for easy code-entry coupled with a key lock cylinder for physical backup in-case the smart-lock loses power.

COMPATIBLE WITH COMMON TYPES OF CYLINDERS

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Yes

Is globally compatible with all doors.

No

ATTACHES TO YOUR EXISTING DEADBOLT

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Yes

Simply attach it above your deadbolt. You can always use the deadbolt if you want to. No need of removing it.

Yes

This device can work on standard deadbolt locks. However, combination locks will require a separate handle and Mortise-locks are not compatible with this device.

ATTACHES TO YOUR EXISTING KEYS

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
No

No

BATTERY LIFE

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Yes

Uses 4 AA Batteries which last upto 12 months

Yes

This unit is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can last for about 3-months on a single charge and you can even monitor the battery-power through the Gate-app. However, the battery-life may depend on how much activity you have at your door.

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

SAFETY

PIN CODES ACCESS

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
No

Yes

Features a pin-code provision that will allow you and other people to enter unique access-codes so as to unlock the door. In fact, this device will allow you to create and share unique one-time use or multiple use access pin-codes.

DATA ENCRYPTION

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Yes

Features a Two-factor authentication and Two-layer encryption to ensure the highest level of security. In addition to that, if you lose your phone, August App can be disabled and all virtual keys on that device will be canceled - go to lostphone.august.com

Yes

Yes, the recorded videos and audio-clips are 256-bit encrypted and stored in the cloud. Additionally, the data transferred between this device and your Smartphone is Military-Grade Encrypted.

FIRE WARNING

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
No

No

DOUBLE AUTHENTICATION

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Yes

Two-Factor authentication ensures guarantees you with maximum security. This type of double authentication makes it difficult for intruders to sneak into your home.

No

RANDOM SECURITY CODE

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
No

No

INTRUSION ALARM

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
No

Yes

It uses its motion detection camera to send you an alert on your Smartphone via Gate-App in-case intrusion is detected at your door.

DOUBLE LOCKING

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
No

No

ANTI THEFT ALARM

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
No

Yes

This unit will still use its motion detection camera to send you an alert on your Smartphone via Gate-App if someone tries to forcefully break into your home

MISCHIEF PREVENTION

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
No

Yes

It will lock the keypad and even capture images of the person on the door if wrong codes are entered for multiple times. In fact, it will send you an alert and picture of a person entering wrong-codes on the door.

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock

DESIGN

DURABLE

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Yes

It is well built - can survive in harsh weather conditions.

Yes

Features a sturdy, metallic-body made of Aluminium-Zinc in-order to ensure maximum durability in all weather-conditions.

LED KEYPAD

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
No

Yes

It is equipped with a LED-lit, connected keypad that allows for easy entering of access-codes in-order facilitate for easy entry.

LOW BATTERY WARNING

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
No

Yes

You will receive a push notification on your Smartphone via the Gate-App if the battery is low so that you can recharge it in time.

EMERGENCY POWER OPTION

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
No

Yes

This device is rechargeable which implies that you can use the included charging cable to power it up in-case it loses power. Additionally, this device comes with a backup-key that will allow you to unlock the door using a physical-key in-case this smart-lock loses battery-power.

DIGITAL TOUCHSCREEN

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
No

No

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock

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