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// Dashboard Modules

Latest Signal Reviews

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Protocol Breakdown

Side-by-side spec analysis. Enable Ghost Overlay to transparently compare both devices.

Spec
August Lock Pro
August
94/100
Yale Assure Lock 2
Yale
86/100
Connectivity
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
Wi-Fi + Z-Wave
Battery Life
~6 months
~12 months
Installation
Easy (10 min)
Medium (20 min)
Signal Range
30ft BT / Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi / 100ft Z-Wave
Response Time
< 400ms
< 600ms
Encryption
AES-128
AES-256
Protocol Support
Apple HomeKit
TRUE / 1
TRUE / 1
Amazon Alexa
TRUE / 1
TRUE / 1
Google Assistant
TRUE / 1
TRUE / 1
Zigbee
FALSE / 0
FALSE / 0
Z-Wave
TRUE / 1
TRUE / 1
// The Control Room

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