When it comes to HomeKit devices, our own Zac Hall is the resident expert around these parts, but Im doing my best to come up to speed with the plethora of options available. I recently took my first stab at installing a smart lock, the 3rd gen August Smart Lock, only to later find out that it wasnt HomeKit compatible. Its primarily my fault, because I wasnt diligent enough with my research, but August, with its somewhat confusing nomenclature should take a portion of the blame as well.

Needless to say, I wasnt keen on the idea of having a smart lock installed without HomeKit support. That would mean that I couldnt unlock my door with Siri commands, couldnt use the Home app to control the lock, and couldnt use HomeKit automation to trigger other HomeKit-enabled devices. In other words, a smart lock without HomeKit support is just not something that appeals to me.