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Home Tips from the Dads of ASSA ABLOY
Jun 17, 2020
It’s time to recognize Dad. We’re grateful for the way the fathers and father-figures in our lives have protected us, provided for us, made us laugh, offered us support and taken care of our families in the big and small ways. Thank you! Knowing dads often have a wealth of wisdom, we’ve asked the dads of August, Yale Home and ASSA ABLOY to share their top home-related tips, spanning security, working from home, spending time with family during quarantine and more. Check out some of their best advice below.
Create the Perfect, Connected Home Office
Jun 11, 2020
Remote work and telecommuting were a trend even before they became a necessity, and is the norm for plenty of professionals. But for some of us, we’re still adjusting to ways to be productive in our homes (as well as preparing for the long-haul), which begins with the right WFH setup. Here, we’ll delve into how to create a minimalist home office on a budget, necessities, and smart devices to boost efficiency and productivity.
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Now Available
May 12, 2020
It’s time! The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is now available for purchase. Our new flagship lock comes equipped with a built-in Wi-Fi connection and a brand new compact design the size of a standard doorknob (thanks to August co-founder and renowned designer Yves Béhar). While smaller in size, it still sports the same robust feature set that includes remote access, automatic locking/unlocking, 24/7 monitoring, integration with leading voice assistants and security & hosting systems, easy retrofit installation (no deadbolt replacement required!), and adherence to strict security & privacy policies.
August’s Favorite “Spring Clean” Design Tips from DIY Designers
Apr 17, 2020
Spring has sprung, bringing with it an opportunity to purge, clean, and declutter. The change in seasons presents an ideal time for a home refresh—goodbye cozy, hygge vibes, hello breezy and bold.
Support Your Household and Community During COVID-19 – Starting at the Front Door
Apr 01, 2020
With COVID-19 sweeping the globe, here at August we’re staying indoors and practicing “social distancing” to avoid getting sick or infecting others. While movement in and out of the home is limited right now, there are ways we can proactively protect those we live with — all starting with our front door.
New Beginnings: Welcoming Continued Success and Innovation for August Home
Feb 12, 2020
Since our acquisition by ASSA ABLOY in 2017, we’ve been working closely with our sister companies to bring you new products like the EMPowered™ Motorized Touchscreen SMART Keypad Deadbolt and the Yale Assure Connected by August line. Within ASSA ABLOY we are part of the Global Smart Residential Team, which focuses specifically on smart access solutions like smart locks, smart alarms, and doorbell cams. Over the last 18 months we’ve been working closer together than ever before and are ready to deliver August-based solutions all over the world. Today we’d like to introduce you to a very important member of our leadership team: Jason Williams. In the post below, Jason will share a bit about himself as well as an important announcement.