Quick answer

Choose the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock if you want built-in Wi-Fi and the simplest app-based setup without a separate bridge. Choose the August Smart Lock Pro + Connect if you prefer the Pro lock design and a bundle that includes the Connect bridge and a Navis paddle for a coordinated door. Both deliver keyless entry; the main trade-off is built-in connectivity versus a bridge-based bundle.

What actually differs between the two locks

The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock includes built-in Wi-Fi, so it connects to your home network directly. The August Smart Lock Pro + Connect relies on the included Connect bridge to add Wi-Fi. That difference changes setup steps, where the bridge lives, and how many devices you manage. The Pro + Connect bundles pair the lock with a Navis paddle, giving you a matching handle and lock finish. The Wi-Fi Smart Lock bundles vary: one pairs the lock with a https://augustrfc.com/products/yale-keypad-touch-4b04235e456cd156317be050-1479181Yale Keypad Touch and an extra Connect bridge for extended battery life, while another pairs it with a Navis paddle in Oil Rubbed Bronze. None of the supplied records list door compatibility, finish options beyond color, or app features, so verify those on the product page before buying.

Setup and daily use: bridge vs built-in Wi-Fi

With the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, you connect the lock itself to Wi-Fi in the app. There is no separate bridge to place or power. The August Smart Lock Pro + Connect needs its Connect bridge plugged in within range of the lock and your router. That extra device is one more thing to set up, but it can be useful if your door is far from the router and you want the bridge centrally located. For daily entry, both support keyless access through the August app; the supplied facts do not detail auto-unlock or response times, so test those in your own home during the return window.

Battery life and bundle value

The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock + Yale Keypad Touch bundle explicitly includes an additional Connect Wi-Fi bridge for extended battery life. That tells you the bundle is designed to reduce how often you change batteries compared with relying on the lock's own Wi-Fi radio. The Pro + Connect bundles do not state a battery-life benefit in the supplied facts. When comparing prices, count what you actually need: a keypad for code entry, a paddle for a matching handle, or a bridge for connectivity. The Pro + Connect with Navis Paddle in Black Suede and the Wi-Fi Smart Lock + Navis Paddle in Oil Rubbed Bronze both include a paddle, so choose based on connectivity style and finish rather than assuming one is always cheaper.

Trade-offs to weigh before you buy

  • Built-in Wi-Fi vs Connect bridge: The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock connects directly to Wi-Fi, while the August Smart Lock Pro + Connect needs the included Connect bridge plugged in and within range. Fewer devices to manage favors the Wi-Fi lock; a bridge you can place away from the door favors the Pro + Connect.
  • Battery-life bundle vs simpler bundle: The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock + Yale Keypad Touch bundle includes an additional Connect Wi-Fi bridge for extended battery life. The Pro + Connect bundles do not state that benefit. If changing batteries often is a concern, the Wi-Fi + Keypad Touch bundle is the clearer choice on supplied facts.
  • Paddle finish and keypad needs: The Pro + Connect bundles include a Navis paddle in Satin Nickel or Black Suede, while the Wi-Fi bundles pair the lock with either a Navis paddle in Oil Rubbed Bronze or a Yale Keypad Touch. Match the bundle to your door hardware and whether you want a keypad; do not assume every bundle includes the same accessories.

Product facts at a glance

  • August Smart Lock Pro + Connect with Navis Paddle in Satin Nickel: August Smart Lock Pro + Connect with Navis Paddle in Satin Nickel is a smart door bundle that pairs the August Smart Lock Pro + Connect with a Navis paddle. You get the Pro lock, the Connect bridge, and a matching paddle in one purchase, which simplifies ordering a coordinated door setup.
  • August Smart Lock Pro + Connect with Navis Paddle in Black Suede: August Smart Lock Pro + Connect with Navis Paddle in Black Suede includes the August Smart Lock Pro + Connect and a Navis Paddle, with available color options Dark Gray and Silver. If your door hardware is dark gray or silver, this bundle lets you match the paddle and lock finish without buying separate pieces.
  • August Wi-Fi Smart Lock + Connect with Keypad Touch: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock + Connect with Keypad Touch bundles the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, a Yale Keypad Touch, and an additional Connect Wi-Fi bridge for extended battery life. This is the bundle to choose if you want built-in Wi-Fi plus a keypad for code entry and the stated battery-life benefit of the extra bridge.
  • August Wi-Fi Smart Lock + Navis Paddle in Oil Rubbed Bronze: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock + Navis Paddle in Oil Rubbed Bronze unlocks the door for you, then you push to open with the Navis Paddle. This pairing suits a hands-free entry routine and an oil-rubbed-bronze door finish, without adding a keypad.

Which August smart lock fits your home?

Best for

  • Renters or homeowners who want built-in Wi-Fi and the fewest devices to set up: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock.
  • Households that want a keypad for code entry and the stated battery-life benefit of an extra bridge: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock + Yale Keypad Touch bundle.
  • Doors that need a coordinated paddle and a bridge-based setup: August Smart Lock Pro + Connect with Navis Paddle.

Not for

  • Buyers who refuse to plug in a separate bridge should skip the August Smart Lock Pro + Connect.
  • Anyone who needs a keypad should not choose the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock + Navis Paddle bundle, which does not include one.
  • Shoppers who need confirmed door compatibility or finish details beyond the listed colors should verify those on the product page before ordering.