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The Future of Home Security: August and Yale Join Forces with ecobee Oct 22, 2024

In a move that brings even greater convenience and security to homeowners, August and Yale have partnered with ecobee to enhance home protection across the U.S. and Canada. This new collaboration integrates Wi-Fi-enabled August or Yale smart locks with ecobee Smart Security, creating a seamless solution for managing your home’s security. Whether automatically locking your door, receiving alerts when guests arrive, or letting them in with a tap from the ecobee app, this integration offers an all-in-one platform designed to make home security smarter and more efficient for ecobee customers. Here’s how:

 

A New Era: Yale and August Partner with ecobee

 

ecobee Smart Security is a modern security system that not only helps protect your home from break-ins but also helps you save on energy through ecobee smart thermostats and sensors. But that’s not all — now with this new partnership, ecobee users with a Smart Security subscription can control their entire ecobee smart ecosystem, including Wi-Fi-enabled August or Yale smart locks, from the ecobee app, unifying home management into a single, convenient platform.

Now, you can monitor, manage, and secure your home with just a few taps. Here’s a closer look at what this partnership offers:

 

• Remote Access and Control: Got a guest coming over? See who’s at the door with the ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera's live view and unlock your August or Yale smart lock from the ecobee app, even when you’re not home. You can remotely grant access to friends, family members, or service providers—so you can conveniently let in guests but securely protect against anyone unexpected. No more keeping track of spare keys! It’s all on the ecobee app.

 

• Automatic Locking with ecobee Smart Security: When leaving home, you can arm your ecobee Smart Security system, which can simultaneously lock your August or Yale smart lock. This ensures that your home is secured as soon as you activate your security system, offering an added layer of protection. Additionally, you don’t have to worry about manually locking doors before you leave or second-guessing your security when you’re already out on the town. And, when you’re in for the night, you can switch to “Arm Stay,” where your August or Yale smart lock will automatically lock. 

As smart home technology continues to evolve, collaborations like this are redefining how we live, protect, and manage our homes. The days of juggling keys, multiple apps, and separate systems are fading into the past, and a more unified, smarter approach to home security is here.

Ready to simplify your home security? Explore how August, Yale, and ecobee can work together to protect your home at august.com/pages/ecobee, Shopyalehome.com/pages/ecobee or ecobee.com/en-us/smart-security/yale-august-smart-door-lock-integration. 

August and Yale Partner with ecobee to Enhance Smart Security Through New Integration Oct 22, 2024

By seamlessly integrating smart locks with ecobee Smart Security, users can enjoy a smarter home that prioritizes peace of mind by managing security and comfort all in one place

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., October 22, 2024 ー Today August and Yale deliver a smarter home with new smart lock integration with ecobee Smart Security. Customers in the United States and Canada no longer need to worry about forgetting to lock their door when linking Wi-Fi-enabled smart locks from Yale and August to their ecobee account. In addition to the ability to automatically lock their front door from anywhere, customers can now control their smart lock directly from Live View​ on their ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera, in the ecobee app. For added convenience, users can get notified when guests arrive, greet them using two-way talk, and let them in from the ecobee app.

By integrating August and Yale's Wi-Fi-enabled smart locks, ecobee Smart Security users can now automatically lock their home when they leave and arm their security system from anywhere for total peace of mind. In the ecobee app, users can arm and disarm their home with one tap, see the lock status at-a-glance on the home screen, and let guests in from anywhere.

“We’re excited to expand the capabilities of our Smart Security solution to support Yale and August smart locks,” said Greg Fyke, CEO of ecobee. “When combined with our smart thermostats, we provide a unique and compelling whole home solution for energy management and security that works seamlessly together, delivering comfort and peace of mind.”

ecobee Smart Security is a next-generation home monitoring system that gives users complete control of the home. It leverages ecobee’s smart devices to help keep loved ones safe, and lower energy costs. This new integration further enhances ecobee Smart Security by providing smart lock technology to better protect homes and families.

“We’re proud to partner with ecobee to deliver an enhanced home security experience for ecobee customers,” said Garrett Lovejoy, Vice President of Category Management at Fortune Brands Innovations. “By bringing Yale and August smart locks together with ecobee Smart Security, we’re combining two trusted names in smart home innovation to deliver both convenience and confidence to everyday security.”

August and Yale smart locks combine security with convenience, giving customers the flexibility to access their homes on their terms. They offer multiple key-free entry options, including keypads, fingerprint readers, and app controls, eliminating the need for traditional keys while providing security and peace of mind.

To learn more about ecobee Smart Security, visit: ecobee.com/en-us/smart-security. To learn more about ecobee’s smart lock integration with Yale and August, visit: ecobee.com/en-us/smart-security/yale-august-smart-door-lock-integration To learn more about Yale and August, visit: shopyalehome.com/pages/ecobee and august.com/pages/ecobee.

About Yale Home

Yale Home is a leader in smart home security that protects the people, places and things we love most. We secure homes throughout the United States and Canada with our innovative smart locks and smart storage solutions to protect front doors, interior doors, cabinets, package deliveries and more. The Yale residential brand in North America is part of Fortune Brands Innovations, a brand, innovation and channel leader within the home and security markets. For more information, visit ShopYaleHome.com.

About August Home

At August Home, we believe a lock isn’t just about keeping your home secure, it’s about providing the freedom to do what you love most. Our smart locks and keypads give you the flexibility and confidence to embrace life to the fullest without worrying about keys - and without changing your hardware. The August Home brand is part of Fortune Brands Innovations alongside our companion brand Yale Home. For more information, visit August.com. 

About ecobee

ecobee Inc. was founded in 2007 with a mission to improve everyday life while creating a more sustainable world. Since launching the world’s first smart thermostat, ecobee has helped customers across North America save more than 27.8 TWh of energy, which is the equivalent of taking all the homes in Los Angeles and Chicago off the grid for a year. Today, ecobee continues to innovate with smart home solutions that solve everyday problems with comfort, security, and conservation in mind. With ecobee’s products, including the award-winning Smart Thermostat Premium, ecobee continues to encourage Smart Owners to imagine what home could be. ecobee is a part of Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC), a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions, and other power products. Generac and ecobee share a vision to deliver a cleaner and more sustainable energy future for customers and communities. The Generac and ecobee home of the future will be more comfortable, resilient, and efficient. For more information, visit ecobee.com. 

Yale and August’s New Integration with Airbnb Elevates Smart Hospitality Aug 19, 2024

Yale and August’s New Integration with Airbnb Elevates Smart Hospitality 

Yale and August are enhancing the vacation rental experience by simplifying the check-in and check-out process with an all new integration in the Airbnb app. This integration makes our smart locks even smarter to help make rental access seamless, especially as summer vacations are in full swing.  

Streamlined Check-in Process 

As an Airbnb host, have you ever had a guest encounter an issue accessing your property while arriving for their stay? Or, as a guest, have you arrived at an Airbnb rental and wished for a simpler way to enter? With August and Yale smart locks, these hassles are a thing of the past. Unique door codes, now automatically generated and sent to guests via the Airbnb app, eliminate the need for physical key exchanges or complicated lockbox setups. Guests can simply arrive at the property, enter their code provided in the Airbnb app, and walk right in, giving both guests and hosts a sense of control and peace of mind.

Security You Can Count On

Hosts can manage their guests’ unique entry codes remotely, so they can easily adjust for early check-in or late checkout right from the Airbnb app, no matter where they are. Now, Airbnb hosts using compatible Yale and August smart locks can feel confident about who is entering their property and when, even if they’re not onsite. For guests, this helps provide assurance that their belongings are safeguarded by our advanced smart lock technology when they’re out exploring.

A Seamless Experience

The new Airbnb app integration allows hosts to benefit from a range of compatible Yale and August smart locks, including best-sellers like Yale Assure Lock 2, and for retrofit options, Yale Approach and August Wi-Fi Smart Lock. Exclusive product bundles are available for hosts, including a Wi-Fi Connect bridge for longer battery life.

August and Yale’s partnership with Airbnb helps make the process of managing and staying in an Airbnb listing smarter, more secure, and more enjoyable. For property owners looking to simplify access to their listing, August and Yale smart locks offer a smart solution that meets the needs of today’s travelers.

The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Is Now 5GHz Wi-Fi Compatible Mar 14, 2024

How we set up our smart homes reflects our interests and lifestyles, which can take many forms. From music, gaming and video streaming to working from home to smart security gadgets, we can quickly populate our homes with a range of devices connected to – and competing on – our Wi-Fi. 

To better support your connected home, August is happy to announce that the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock can now connect to 5GHz Wi-Fi bands. Previously only available on 2.4GHz, this upgrade provides a range of benefits to our Wi-Fi Smart Lock users:

Simpler Setup

Whether you’re installing your August Wi-Fi Smart Lock for the first time or reinstalling it in a new home, you no longer have to worry about which Wi-Fi band to connect to. With both 2.4GHz and 5GHz options now available, you can decide which Wi-Fi band to use – without the confusion of ensuring your lock is on the correct one. 

Improved Performance 

Because 2.4GHz is the default network for most connected devices, 5GHz networks generally have less traffic. This means less bandwidth competition, which results in faster performance. 

Greater Flexibility

All in all, you’re able to choose which Wi-Fi band works best for your home. 2.4GHz is perfect for reaching a greater range (at a slower speed) within your home, while 5GHz is better for speed (in a shorter range). Your choice can depend on how far your August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is located from the Wi-Fi router and/or how many devices are connected to each network.

5GHz is now available for all August Wi-Fi Smart Lock customers. Simply update your firmware to version 1.1.22 when prompted in the August app, no additional hardware required. Please make sure your August app is updated to version 24.3 for the best experience.

Moving Onto New Beginnings With August Home May 30, 2023 Did you know roughly 70% of all moves in the U.S. happen in the spring and summer? That’s a whole lot of people looking to put down roots in a new place. Whether you’re moving down the block, across the country, or staying put and looking to upgrade — August Home makes it easy to upgrade your new space with a smart lock. So, don’t be afraid of the changes summer can bring! Welcome them confidently with August Home at your side.

Home Improvement Guide By August Home Mar 08, 2023

Looking to take on a few simple projects that will seriously brighten up your home? Improve your space on your own and see immediate results with some of August Home’s quick fixes. Here are some of our recommendations for beginning your home improvement journey and making your environment feel both safe and stylish.