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August Wi-Fi Smart Lock

Retrofit lock that sits over your existing deadbolt and has Wi-Fi built in. For code entry you need a keypad accessory; Airbnb lists the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock plus Keypad as a native integration.

Best retrofit option for existing deadbolts

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Best use case: Hosts who want to keep the existing deadbolt and keys
Ideal portfolio: 1-10 listings, US/Canada
Setup difficulty: easy
Channels: airbnb

Pricing summary

August's site showed $199.99 during a fall sale (30% off) and listed the Yale Keypad Touch at $119.99 (as of Oct 2026). Sale prices are temporary.

Verified 2026-10-19. Pricing source

What it automates

Per-reservation guest codes when paired with a keypad
Remote lock and unlock

What still needs a human

Install the lock and replace batteries on a schedule
Keep a physical or backup entry method and share it per Airbnb's backup requirement
Test a guest code before every new listing goes live
Replace the two CR123 batteries (August quotes up to 3 months)

Verified integrations

Airbnb native (with keypad)
Hospitable (August app; keypad required)
Hostaway (August listed)
HomeKit, Alexa, Google Assistant per August

Strengths

No bridge needed
Keeps the original deadbolt and keys
Keypad Touch accessory stores up to 250 codes per August

Limitations

Needs a keypad accessory for code entry
Short quoted battery life (up to 3 months) means frequent changes
Pairs only with a compatible single-cylinder deadbolt

Verification notes

Sale prices are temporary
Keypad Touch compatibility with the Airbnb-listed keypad model should be confirmed with August

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