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Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock VS. August Smart Lock Pro

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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 Pro

Reasons to buy August Smart Lock Pro :

  • button icon Compatible with Amazon Alexa
  • button icon Very easy to Install
  • button icon Auto-locks behind you and Auto-unlocks as you approach
  • button icon You can easily control access
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock

  • MOTION ACTIVATED CAMERA
  • TWO WAY AUDIO
USABILITY
WINNER :

August Smart Lock Pro

  • 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
  • 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
  • EMERGENCY POWER OPTION
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COMPARISON – Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock VS. August Smart Lock Pro

PERFORMANCE

REMOTELY CONTROLLED

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
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.

Yes

You have total control over your door and home. With the August Mobile App for Android & iOS -you can lock and unlock your door remotely, grant access to guests when you're not at home and also limit the number of times they can access your home.

MOTION ACTIVATED CAMERA

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
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.

No

AUTO-LOCK

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
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.

Yes

It auto locks the door as you leave - so you don't have to worrying about closing your door.

AUTO-UNLOCK

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
Yes

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

Yes

The device will always know when you arrive home - the moment you get close to the door, it senses the smart key on your cell phone thus activate the auto-unlock function so that you don't have to bother yourself opening the door.

WIRELESS SMART LOCK

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
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.

Yes

Can be controlled wirelessly using Bluetooth, Apple HomeKit and Z-Wave Plus

TRACKS ACTIVITY AT YOUR DOORSTEP

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
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.

Yes

Via the August Smart App – you will always get notifications and feeds of who used the lock. You can know when they entered and when they got out of your house.

TWO WAY AUDIO

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
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.

No

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock

USABILITY

INCLUDES A DOORBELL

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
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.

No

EASY INSTALLATION

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
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.

Yes

It is very easy to install - August Smart Lock Pro is compatible with most standard deadbolts. It will take you only 10 minutes to install it on your door.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
Yes

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

Yes

It is compatible with Amazon Alexa Voice control device. Sync the smart lock with Alexa so that you use voice commands to lock/unlock the door for a guest.

KEEP YOUR EXISTING LOCK AND KEYS

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
No

Yes

Definitely, there is no need of dishing away your lock and keys. This smart lock can be installed above the deadbolt. You can decide to use the deadbolt with its keys of opt for a keyless smart lock.

CONTROL ACCESS

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
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.

Yes

With the August App, you can give access to specific people and control when they can access your house. You can even cancel access to one-time guests.The August App gives you total control of your home & door.

USER FRIENDLY

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
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.

Yes

It is Only August Pro smart lock that has Door Sense technology which tells you if your door is securely closed and locked. So you don't have to do the guess work. In addition to that the door will always lock/auto lock its self.

COMPATIBLE WITH COMMON TYPES OF CYLINDERS

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
No

Yes

Due to its simple design, it is compatible with most common types of door cylinders

ATTACHES TO YOUR EXISTING DEADBOLT

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
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.

Yes

Yes, it does attach to your existing deadbolt. Most people install it above the deadbolt.

ATTACHES TO YOUR EXISTING KEYS

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
No

No

BATTERY LIFE

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
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.

Yes

It uses 4 AA batteries which lasts for a period of 6-12 months basing on usage.

August Smart Lock Pro

SAFETY

PIN CODES ACCESS

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
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.

No

DATA ENCRYPTION

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
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.

Yes

Your data is very safe. August Smart Lock Pro uses Bluetooth Energy Data Encryption Technology to protect data exchanged between your smart phone and the smart lock. This prevents hackers from entering your house

FIRE WARNING

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
No

No

DOUBLE AUTHENTICATION

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
No

No

RANDOM SECURITY CODE

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
No

No

INTRUSION ALARM

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
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.

No

DOUBLE LOCKING

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
No

No

ANTI THEFT ALARM

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
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

No

MISCHIEF PREVENTION

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
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.

No

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock

DESIGN

DURABLE

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
Yes

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

Yes

Well built to stand all weather changes – can even operate in the worst weather conditions.

LED KEYPAD

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
Yes

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

No

LOW BATTERY WARNING

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
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.

Yes

You will know battery life via the August App

EMERGENCY POWER OPTION

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
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.

No

DIGITAL TOUCHSCREEN

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
August Smart Lock Pro
No

No

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock

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