Main trade-off
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, fourth generation
A keypad is a separate accessory.
Head-to-head
August AUG-SL05-M01-S01 vs SwitchBot Lock Pro Bundle: August connects directly to Wi-Fi, SwitchBot remote control needs a hub
The short answer
Choose August for the cleaner direct-Wi-Fi retrofit. Choose SwitchBot when fingerprint and keypad entry are worth adding a hub for remote control.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
The needs that actually separate these two
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, fourth generation has the stronger fit for “Control it away from home without a hub” and “Fit a door thicker than 1 3/4 inches”. SwitchBot Lock Pro + Keypad Touch + Hub Mini Matter Bundle has the stronger fit for “Unlock with a fingerprint” and “Give family and guests a code”.
What this is based on
This compares the current strong and useful fit assignments for the exact products. It does not turn them into one overall score.
Main trade-off
SwitchBot Lock Pro + Keypad Touch + Hub Mini Matter Bundle
The bundle uses Matter control in Apple Home, but it does not support Apple Home Key tap-to-unlock.
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, fourth generation
- Choose it for
- Control it away from home without a hub
- Fit a door thicker than 1 3/4 inches
- Main trade-off
- A keypad is a separate accessory.
SwitchBot Lock Pro + Keypad Touch + Hub Mini Matter Bundle
- Choose it for
- Unlock with a fingerprint
- Build around Matter
- Main trade-off
- The bundle uses Matter control in Apple Home, but it does not support Apple Home Key tap-to-unlock.
About this comparison
August AUG-SL05-M01-S01 and SwitchBot Lock Pro Bundle compared by door installation, entry methods, home platform.
The practical choice turns on door installation and entry methods, then on the constraints in your own setup.
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
Unlock with a fingerprint
Use a built-in fingerprint reader without reaching for a phone.
- August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, fourth generation
- Depends
- SwitchBot Lock Pro + Keypad Touch + Hub Mini Matter Bundle
- Better fit
Control it away from home without a hub
The lock has built-in Wi-Fi or another documented direct remote path.
- August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, fourth generation
- Better fit
- SwitchBot Lock Pro + Keypad Touch + Hub Mini Matter Bundle
- Depends
Give family and guests a code
Use a built-in keypad and create multiple PINs.
- August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, fourth generation
- Good
- SwitchBot Lock Pro + Keypad Touch + Hub Mini Matter Bundle
- Better fit
Build around Matter
Use native Matter or documented Matter support through the maker ecosystem.
- August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, fourth generation
- Depends
- SwitchBot Lock Pro + Keypad Touch + Hub Mini Matter Bundle
- Better fit
Fit a door thicker than 1 3/4 inches
For door installation, August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, fourth generation records “interior retrofit. Keeps the outside lock and fits over the interior thumbturn” and SwitchBot Lock Pro + Keypad Touch + Hub Mini Matter Bundle records “Interior retrofit with included fingerprint keypad and Matter hub. Keeps the outside lock and fits over the interior thumbturn”. Measure the available space and mounting points because this can be a hard fit constraint.
- August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, fourth generation
- Better fit
- SwitchBot Lock Pro + Keypad Touch + Hub Mini Matter Bundle
- Depends
Avoid a bright touchscreen
Prefer physical buttons or a discreet reader.
- August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, fourth generation
- Depends
- SwitchBot Lock Pro + Keypad Touch + Hub Mini Matter Bundle
- Better fit
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
The needs that actually separate these two
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, fourth generation has the stronger fit for “Control it away from home without a hub” and “Fit a door thicker than 1 3/4 inches”. SwitchBot Lock Pro + Keypad Touch + Hub Mini Matter Bundle has the stronger fit for “Unlock with a fingerprint” and “Give family and guests a code”.
How we reached this conclusion
This compares the current strong and useful fit assignments for the exact products. It does not turn them into one overall score.
One choice covers more of this shortlist
SwitchBot Lock Pro + Keypad Touch + Hub Mini Matter Bundle covers 3 of the 3 buyer requirements attached to this comparison. August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, fourth generation covers 2, missing “Unlock with a fingerprint”.
How we reached this conclusion
This count uses the current strong and useful fit assignments for the named products. A requirement counts once, and no arbitrary score is added.
How much choice there is for “Unlock with a fingerprint”
13 of 25 checked smart locks match this need. SwitchBot Lock Pro + Keypad Touch + Hub Mini Matter Bundle is in that group. August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, fourth generation is not.
How we reached this conclusion
The count filters the current category dataset for a strong or useful fit on this one buyer need.
Finding models for “Keep the lock outside unchanged” and “Unlock with a fingerprint”
2 of 25 checked smart locks cover both “Keep the lock outside unchanged” and “Unlock with a fingerprint”. SwitchBot Lock Pro + Keypad Touch + Hub Mini Matter Bundle is in that group. August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, fourth generation is not.
How we reached this conclusion
The count is reproduced by filtering the current category dataset for products with a strong or useful fit for both needs.
Choice A
August, AUG-SL05-M01-S01
Wi-Fi Smart Lock, fourth generation
The documented door range is 1.375 to 2 inches thick. Entry options include phone.
- Best matched use
- keep the lock outside unchanged and keep a physical key backup
Checked facts
- The documented door range is 1.375 to 2 inches thick.
- Entry options include phone.
- The documented platform list includes alexa, apple, google.
- Installation is documented as interior retrofit.
Choice B
SwitchBot, Lock Pro Bundle
Lock Pro + Keypad Touch + Hub Mini Matter Bundle
Entry options include fingerprint, keypad, phone. The documented platform list includes apple, google, alexa, matter.
- Best matched use
- keep the lock outside unchanged and unlock with a fingerprint
Checked facts
- Entry options include fingerprint, keypad, phone.
- The documented platform list includes apple, google, alexa, matter.
- Installation is documented as interior retrofit with included fingerprint keypad and matter hub.
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, fourth generation | SwitchBot Lock Pro + Keypad Touch + Hub Mini Matter Bundle | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door installation | interior retrofit. Keeps the outside lock and fits over the interior thumbturn | Interior retrofit with included fingerprint keypad and Matter hub. Keeps the outside lock and fits over the interior thumbturn | Measure the available space and mounting points because this can be a hard fit constraint. |
| Entry methods | phone | fingerprint, keypad, phone | This can be a compatibility or access requirement, so match it to the existing home and daily entry routine. |
| Home platform | alexa, apple, google | apple, google, alexa, matter | This changes setup and daily operation more than the product's core physical job. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, fourth generation
- CR123 cells are less common and Wi-Fi use can make replacement more frequent.
If you choose SwitchBot Lock Pro + Keypad Touch + Hub Mini Matter Bundle
- The interior motor and exterior keypad make this a two-piece installation.
What matters in practice
How to make the call
The useful difference
Both preserve the outside hardware.
What the numbers change
August has built-in Wi-Fi.
The trade-off
The specified SwitchBot bundle includes fingerprint and code entry.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- Multipoint and mortise doors need separate fit checks.
- Platform features can change with firmware.
- No consumer lock removes the need for a sound door and strike.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current smart locks comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
Compared set
Only 2 of 25 models checked match every need here: “Keep the lock outside unchanged”, “Keep a physical key backup”, and “Unlock with a fingerprint”.
2 matching models from 25 checkedSee the checked facts and calculation notes
Match countThe count uses the current product-to-need assignments for “Keep the lock outside unchanged”, “Keep a physical key backup”, and “Unlock with a fingerprint”. A need with no documented match does not count.
| Product | Needs matched | Checked facts | Source records |
|---|---|---|---|
| August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, fourth generation |
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| SwitchBot Lock Pro + Keypad Touch + Hub Mini Matter Bundle |
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August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, fourth generation
Control it away from home without a hub
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Unlock with a fingerprint
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