Compare myQ Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock vs Yale August Smart Lock

The app can associate access with individual PINs or users, giving at least basic visibility into who opened the door.

Activity timelines and logs are useful in most reviews, showing who used the lock and when, but one reviewer reported a serious missed log after an unexpected unlock.

Reviewers consistently describe the myQ app as central to setup, settings, unlocking, device management, and camera/lock control.

Most reviewers liked the August app's clear controls, alerts, access tools, and setup flow, though one found the shared Yale/August app experience confusing and another had freezes during setup.

Auto-lock evidence is strong, including unknown-person locking, face-based lock/unlock automation, and a configurable 90-second autolock delay.

Auto-lock is broadly praised for flexible timers and convenience, with one reviewer turning it off because it could lock them out without keys or a phone.

The hands-on install shows adjustable backset handling, including the common 2-3/8 and 2-3/4 inch style positions.

Battery feedback is mostly positive around six-month claims and rechargeable design, with one caveat that the initial charge took several hours.

Battery life is the most consistent drawback: reviewers cite three-month expectations, costly CR123 cells, and in one long-term test only six to eight weeks.

Bluetooth appears during setup or internal hardware discussion, but the review evidence is limited and not performance-focused.

Bluetooth supports local detection and auto-unlock behavior, but it is also tied to range limits and mixed reliability in some owner experiences.

Hands-on reviewers describe the exterior as dense, secure, and well built, with general quality impressions that are strongly positive.

Reviewers generally liked the compact, solid-feeling design and high-quality materials, especially compared with earlier, bulkier August locks.

Camera and doorbell evidence is broad: reviewers cite 2K HDR video, wide-angle viewing, color night vision, two-way audio, and doorbell/camera consolidation.

Door-sense is supported by the included magnetic open/closed sensor and app feedback that distinguishes a door being ajar from closed.

DoorSense is valued for door-open status and alerts, but reliability is mixed because one reviewer could not calibrate it accurately.

Door fit is workable for deadbolt-style installs, though one reviewer needed to drill and prep a door that did not already have a deadbolt.

The retrofit deadbolt design is a standout because it fits over existing interior hardware rather than replacing the exterior lock.

Existing hardware reuse is limited because the lock replaces the deadbolt and may require new drilling if the door is not already prepared.

Existing exterior hardware and house keys remain usable, making the lock especially attractive for renters or shared-key situations.

Fingerprint support is repeatedly mentioned and tested, with reviewers treating it as one of the main everyday unlock methods.

Fingerprint entry is not a strength because one review explicitly notes the lock has no fingerprint pad.

Geofencing and auto-unlock are praised when they work, but long-term and negative reviews describe delays, failures, and stopped automation.

Guest and temporary access are supported through PIN codes, user-specific pins, and quick passes for short-term access.

Guest access is a consistent strength, with virtual keys, temporary access, scheduled codes, and text or email invitations mentioned across reviews.

Review evidence points to direct Wi-Fi setup and optional accessories rather than a clearly required hub, though no review gives a formal no-hub statement.

Built-in Wi-Fi removes the old bridge requirement in most reviews, although reviewers note this convenience comes with battery tradeoffs.

Setup is usually described as clear or easy, but the most detailed install shows extra work for drilling, strike prep, calibration, and alignment.

Installation is usually described as quick and easy with app guidance, but one owner-review had setup freezes and calibration trouble.

A physical key remains available as a backup, with reviewers noting included keys and a concealed keyhole under the doorbell cover.

Because the exterior lock remains, physical keys still work reliably as a backup when batteries die or smart features disappoint.

The keypad supports PIN entry and is described as visible during setup, with one reviewer noting the touch-sensitive design instead of physical buttons.

A keypad exists as an add-on, but it is not included and reviewers mention extra cost, small size, or slight delay.

Speed evidence is strong, including two-second unlock claims and hands-on praise for fast facial recognition.

App-based lock and unlock speed is excellent in lab-style reviews, while one long-term reviewer found phone, watch, and voice workflows slower than a key.

Motor operation is described positively overall, with smooth inside locking and working app lock/unlock, though one install needed strike cleanup.

The locking motor is viewed positively for smooth, quiet operation, though one negative owner-review reported state confusion.

Hands-on testing found the unlock methods working after setup, with reliability depending partly on correct strike alignment.

Locking reliability is strong in most tests, but one rant-style review reported serious confusion and unexpected unlock behavior.

Notifications include context-aware alerts, motion alerts, access alerts, and paid detection labels that identify what triggered an alert.

Notifications and smart alerts are widely appreciated for lock status, door-ajar events, and user activity, with one review raising concern over missing logs.

Physical resistance evidence is limited: one review says no BHMA/ANSI grade is disclosed, while another notes a stronger strike component.

Physical security evidence is limited but positive, with one review citing an ANSI grade 1 rating.

Pick or drill resistance is not independently tested; the only related evidence is the lack of a disclosed BHMA/ANSI grade.

Remote access is well supported, with app-based lock/unlock control described for letting someone in when the owner is away.

Remote access is a major benefit of the built-in Wi-Fi, with reviewers repeatedly noting control from anywhere through the app.

Security evidence is strongest for biometric privacy because one reviewer says face scans stay on the device rather than the cloud.

Security features are positively supported by mobile-app encryption in one review and optional biometric app authentication in another.

Integration is mixed: myQ ecosystem integration is presented as a strength, but popular third-party platforms are described as unsupported or previously restricted.

Smart-home integration is a major strength across Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, IFTTT, and other platforms, though a few reviewers hit HomeKit or assistant issues.

The front keypad is touch-sensitive, though one reviewer notes physical buttons may be a personal preference for some users.

Touchscreen support is weak because the lock itself does not include a native outside touch panel.

Two-factor authentication is directly supported in one review for account login and setup.

User management is strong, with evidence for managing users, assigning PINs, adding fingerprints, adding another user, and short-term access.

User management is strong, with permanent, recurring, temporary, household, and PIN-code access controls mentioned.

Value is mixed: reviewers like the all-in-one design, but price, overkill for simple needs, and subscription-gated features create clear caveats.

Value is mixed: reviewers often call it pricey, but some still justify the cost because Wi-Fi is built in and retrofit installation is strong.

Voice-control evidence is negative because reviewers cite removed Google Assistant support and lack of Amazon Alexa or Google Home integration.

Voice control works across major assistants in positive reviews, but some reviewers disliked spoken-password security or found Siri and Google too slow.

Support evidence is a concern because one review highlights disabled third-party support and broader consumer skepticism about Chamberlain’s practices.

Support evidence is limited but positive around continued software and security updates under Assa Abloy/Yale ownership.

Weather evidence is positive, including the stated -4°F to 140°F range and hands-on praise for a moisture-sealing rubber gasket.

Wi-Fi support is directly shown in review evidence, including connection to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network during setup.

Built-in Wi-Fi is one of the lock's defining advantages for remote control, but it contributes to battery-life complaints and setup issues in one review.