Yale August Smart Lock
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
Balances feature score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
Has the broadest review evidence for this feature.
Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this feature.
Two-factor authentication is explicitly mentioned as available for account access, adding protection for cloud-connected control and sharing features.
Pros: Existing hardware reuse, Hub requirement
Cons: Battery, Voice control
Two-factor authentication and account verification (email/phone codes) are highlighted as strong protections in several reviews, helping reduce the risk of unauthorized remote control.
Pros: Security features (encryption), Two-factor authentication availability
Cons: Warranty and support, Battery
At least one review describes multi-step account or device activation verification (codes via SMS and email), indicating stronger account protection than many simple Bluetooth locks.
Pros: Fingerprint, Finish durability
Cons: Notifications, Smart-home integration (Alexa
The app includes optional verified access that requires phone biometrics or a passcode before operating the lock, adding a practical extra layer of protection against unauthorized use of an unlocked...
Pros: Existing hardware reuse, Access logs
Cons: Build quality and durability, Fingerprint
Several reviews describe a PIN requirement for voice unlocking, adding an extra layer of protection. Some also raise usability or privacy concerns about speaking a code aloud.
Pros: Hub requirement, Locking motor
Cons: Auto-unlock, Door-sense
At least one review explicitly criticizes the companion app for lacking two-factor authentication, even while other reviews mention phone-number verification during account creation. If account security is a top priority,...
Pros: Door compatibility (deadbolt fit), Weather resistance
Cons: Two-factor authentication availability, Jam detection
At least one review criticizes the Schlage app for lacking two-factor authentication. Security-conscious users may see this as a weak spot for an account-connected device.
Pros: Build quality and durability, Finish durability
Cons: Geofencing, Door-sense