August Door Sense Smartthings
I d like have smartthings read the doorsense data and send me a notification if the door is left open for x time.
August door sense smartthings. August is continuing its quest to be the all around most compatible smart lock out there with an announcement of a new integration with samsung s smartthings home automation platform. Is is possible for smartthings to use the doorsense feature or can only the august app read this info. While you ve been able to connect your august door lock to smartthings previously over z wave it now works through a direct integration. Remember that the door sensor only works for the august smart lock pro.
By installing doorsense you gain access to. Smartthings wi fi integration setup. Add a little smartness to your things. Offering features like.
To get started with getting your august smart lock pro connected to smartthings you will first need to go through the initial installation and setup of your lock by using the latest version of the august app. Control and monitor your home from anywhere with august smart locks and doorbell cam. This gets placed on the door trim just above the top of where the deadbolt shaft slides into the door jamb if you are using surface mount or you can drill it in above the deadbolt lock plate in the door jamb and flush mount it out of view. Manage your august smart lock and other connected devices with smartthings routines for good morning goodbye good night and more.
During that process you will have to set up an august account which will later be used to authenticate with smartthings. Doorsense helps you know that your home is secure by keeping track of whether your door is open or closed. Included with the august smart lock pro is a magnetic nodule with a surface or flush mount adapter kit. Automate other connected devices with smartthings and set them to turn on or off when you lock or unlock your august smart lock.
August smart lock pro. So basically they ve disabled from functioning outside of the august ecosystem. Auto unlock lock is being handled through smartthings via arrival sensors and not the august app. It can t be possible that can be compatible for z wave at the moment or in the future for the reasons that it only applies to the august products.