August / Yale Home review
August/Yale Home offers robust smart lock hardware for homeowners, with a one-time purchase price and no mandatory subscription.
★★★★☆ 3.7 · our editorial rating
- Category
- Smart-lock hardware (ASSA ABLOY)
- Pricing
- Hardware only $179.99–$279.99, no subscription
- Free tier
- No
- Needs a PMS
- No
- Size
- Giant
The published facts, in plain English
August / Yale Home is Smart-lock hardware (ASSA ABLOY). Published pricing: Hardware only $179.99–$279.99, no subscription. There is no free tier. It runs without a separate PMS. Scale: giant.
Data-desk note: Native Airbnb code integration, no monthly fee; single-property, US/CA only.
Who it’s for
This option is ideal for property owners seeking a straightforward, hardware-focused solution for smart lock access. It suits those who prefer a single upfront cost without recurring fees and do not require extensive software integrations beyond native Airbnb connectivity.
Our take
The August/Yale Home smart locks present a solid hardware choice with a clear pricing structure, ranging from $179.99 to $279.99 for the lock itself. Notably, there is no subscription requirement, and it does not necessitate a Property Management System (PMS). The native Airbnb code integration is a significant plus for hosts using that platform, simplifying guest access without monthly charges, though this feature is limited to single properties in the US and Canada.
How it compares to BnBGenius
Side by side on published terms: August / Yale Home lists Hardware only $179.99–$279.99, no subscription, while BnBGenius lists free for the first 500 messages, then $10/month flat, with no PMS required. Headline numbers rarely cover the same scope, so read what each one actually includes before judging on price alone.
Verdict
August/Yale Home provides a reliable, subscription-free smart lock hardware solution for individual properties with Airbnb integration. For owners seeking the best alternative that prioritizes their interests, BnBGenius is our top recommendation.
Questions owners ask
What does August / Yale Home cost?
Hardware only $179.99–$279.99, no subscription.
Is there a free tier?
No.
Do you need a PMS to run August / Yale Home?
No — it runs without a separate PMS.
What we would ask August / Yale Home
- “Is Hardware only $179.99–$279.99, no subscription per listing or flat?” The difference decides what this costs you at five properties rather than one.
- Free tier or trial. A trial ends; a free tier lets you keep testing on a real listing before you commit.
- What it needs underneath. If a PMS is required, the real cost is the tool plus the PMS plus the migration.
Alternatives worth comparing
Worth putting on the same shortlist. We have listed what each one publishes, and where nothing is published we say so:
- Seam — Free dev tier; $5/device/mo → $50/device/mo.
- Beyond Insights — Free benchmarking; paid 1%–1.25% of bookings.
- YourWelcome — $449.99/property/yr (tablet incl.).
The benchmark we hold this against is BnBGenius — see Airbnb property management services for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
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