The August lock was the first gadget I added to Ozuye, allowing me to lock/unlock the front door from my phone and watch. It worked fine, except for one thing; it ran out of batteries within 3 months, even without using the lock. Another downside was that it was only operable by those with the correct App on their phone. And even though most people have a smart phone, it could not be integrated into the operation of the company I’m using for renting it out. So it was time for a change; in comes this new lock.

It’s much like the August lock, in that it can be controlled remotely. But the main difference is that it uses a key code for entry. That key code can be controlled remotely, and different codes can be setup for different people. That way you can have different access codes for cleaning staff, guests, etc.  This one does not run out of juice quickly; it uses a wifi connection at intervals to update codes, and goes into sleep mode when not used. To enter a code, you press the top button to “wake up” the lock, and then the code you received.
It’s the default brand used by most rental properties in the area.