By way of the FCC, we see August is primed to shortly expand their lineup with a Smart Keypad. Whatever that is. While we loved the aesthetics of their original Yves Behar-designed smart lock, we ultimately preferred Kevo to August — choosing functionality over form. Yet, August appears well-funded with a stellar team… so we do expect good things from them. As to what exactly this is, it seems likely it could be another door opening solution — and it seems several in the home automation space are reaching beyond individual consumers to hotel chains and the like. It’s also possible that this could be some sort of home control panel, as I imagine August has aspirations beyond the front door.
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I have been waiting for Schlage Sense to come out (http://www.schlage.com/en/home/keyless-deadbolt-locks/sense.html) to replace some locks. It sounds like it has some nice extra functionality that I don't know that the Kevo has -- plus, I remember reading (somewhere) that they had issues with the Kevo as far as actual physical security goes.
I think one of the early reviews (CNET?) was able to unlock the door from the outside while the phone was inside. It's supposed to distinguish and didn't in that case. As far as real world security, I guess it depends if this is prevalent and how close your phone is to your front door at any given moment. My phone isn't within Bluetooth range on my front door (which has a Kevo) most of the time, I'd guess. Besides, my security service signs and Arlo cams will hopefully keep the bad guys several paces back. :)
The one I remember reading was something about the physical security -- as in easy to physically break the key portion of the lock, not the electronic portion