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Control August Smart Lock with Alexa using Node-RED

The August WiFi Smart Lock is a retrofit smart lock with built-in WiFi that installs over existing deadbolts. It supports auto-lock, auto-unlock via geofencing, and remote access without requiring a separate hub or bridge.

Device Overview

August WiFi Smart Lock

The August WiFi Smart Lock is a retrofit smart lock with built-in WiFi that installs over existing deadbolts. It supports auto-lock, auto-unlock via geofencing, and remote access without requiring a separate hub or bridge.

Manufacturer: August (ASSA ABLOY)
Category: Lock
Protocols: WiFi, Bluetooth

Node-RED Integration

Recommended protocol: WiFi via August cloud API over WiFi

node-red-contrib-august

Medium

Controls August locks via the August cloud API. Supports lock, unlock, and status queries.

npm i node-red-contrib-august

HTTP request node (built-in)

Hard

Use the August API directly for custom lock control and status monitoring.

Alexa Voice Commands

This device appears as a Smart Lock in Alexa.

  • Alexa, lock the [device name]
  • Alexa, is the [device name] locked?

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Quick Info

Manufacturer
August (ASSA ABLOY)
Category
lock
Protocols
WiFi, Bluetooth
Alexa Device Type
Smart Lock

Voice Command Reference

All Lock voice commands →

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