August Home · Niche / specialty
August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth LE · proprietary · no local API · about $45
cloud requiredcloud required
Protocols
Wi-FiBluetooth LEproprietary
1 W
Idle power
$45
List price
~10
Devices (est.)
Specifications
| Category | Niche / specialty |
|---|---|
| Protocols | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, proprietary |
| Cloud dependency | cloud required |
| Local API | no local API |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google |
| Open source | closed-source |
| Directly supported devices (est.) | ~10 |
| Idle power draw | ~1 W |
| Update outlook | long-term support 5y+ |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $45 |
Best for: Family / casualBest for: Apple ecosystem
Setup & gotchas
🔑 Newer August and Yale locks with built-in Wi-Fi make this bridge redundant; it is mainly for older Bluetooth-only models.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + Extends Bluetooth-only August smart locks to Wi-Fi for remote lock and unlock
- + Enables Alexa and Google Assistant control of the lock
Trade-offs
- − Single-purpose bridge for August locks only; not a general smart-home hub
- − Cloud account required and one bridge is recommended per lock
Related hubs
Frequently asked questions
Does the August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge require the cloud?
Yes. The August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge is cloud-required — a vendor account and an internet connection are needed, and routines run through the vendor cloud (no local API).
Which protocols and voice assistants does the August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge support?
Protocols: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, proprietary. Voice: Alexa, Google. It directly supports an estimated 10 devices/brands.
How much does the August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $45 (Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026 — actual prices fluctuate). Idle power draw is roughly 1 W. The hardware and firmware are closed-source.
Source & last checked
- August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge product page: august.com/products/august-connect ↗
- Sources last checked: 2026-07-20 · Prices: Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026
- Idle-power and device-count figures are vendor-claimed or community-measured estimates. Prices fluctuate. Details without warranty — check the current manufacturer spec sheet before buying.