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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. 

Prep Your Front Door for Trick-or-Treaters Oct 24, 2022 A smart door lock like the August lock can help you keep your front door secure throughout the ebb and flow of trick-or-treaters or party guests. And don’t forget to have fun yourself! Here are some quick tips on how to do Halloween night right.

Prepare for Back-To-School Season with a Smart Lock Upgrade Aug 11, 2022 With summer winding down, the time has come to go back to school! Back-to-school planning means comparing everyone’s schedules and figuring out pickups, drop-offs, carpools, playdates, etc. With all that coming and going, your home needs to effectively have a revolving door while keeping your home secure with August!