August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Gen 4 (US) vs Kwikset Aura Reach (US)
Smart locks · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Home Assistant.
- The Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works with SmartThings; for the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Gen 4 (US) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: Matter, radio, fit, keypad and power.
Side by side
| Fact | August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Gen 4 (US) | Kwikset Aura Reach (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Yes, over Thread[1],[2] |
| Apple Home | Yes[1],[2] | Via Matter[1],[2] |
| Google Home | Yes[1],[3] | Via Matter[1],[2] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes[1],[3] | Via Matter[1],[2] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | Via Matter[1],[2] |
| Home Assistant | Yes[5] | Via Matter[2],[3] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[1],[2] | Thread, Bluetooth[1],[2] |
| Hub required | No[1],[2] | No[1] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Fit | Retrofit (keeps keys)[1],[4] | Replaces deadbolt[1] |
| Keypad | No[1] | Yes[1] |
| Power | 2 × CR123A[2] | 4 × AA[1] |
A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.
Quick answers
- August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Gen 4 (US) or Kwikset Aura Reach (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Both. The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Gen 4 (US) works directly; the Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart locks for Apple Home
- August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Gen 4 (US) or Kwikset Aura Reach (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Gen 4 (US) works directly; the Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart locks for Google Home
- August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Gen 4 (US) or Kwikset Aura Reach (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Gen 4 (US) works directly; the Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart locks for Amazon Alexa
- August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Gen 4 (US) or Kwikset Aura Reach (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Confirmed only for the Kwikset Aura Reach (US). The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Gen 4 (US) isn't confirmed either way; the Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart locks for SmartThings
- August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Gen 4 (US) or Kwikset Aura Reach (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Both. The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Gen 4 (US) works directly; the Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart locks for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Gen 4 (US) · Kwikset Aura Reach (US)