Because of this, the 4 th Gen lock will not function when you unfortunately experience a power outage, which is something to consider if you live in an area that is prone to this. The 3 rd Gen lock relies more on Z-Wave connectivity alongside Wi-Fi connectivity, while the 4 th Gen lock relies heavily on Wi-Fi connectivity. The battery life in the 3 rd Gen lock is better compared to the 4 th Gen lock. On the other hand, the 3 rd Gen lock has a longer battery life ranging from 6 to 12 months. If your Wi-Fi signal is strong, the battery will not need to work as hard when communicating to the internet. The company behind both locks gives an estimate of the battery life in the 4 th Gen lock as ranging from 3 to 6 months, although this depends on the strength of your Wi-Fi signal and your frequency in using the automatic locking mechanism. This makes the 4 th Gen lock a better choice if you want a discreet smart locking system that can fit easily in multiple door sizes. The 3 rd Generation lock is also 20% thicker than the 4 th Gen one, which means installing it will result in a large metallic blockade along your front door, unless your door is quite thick in size. 4 th Gen – How do they compare? Build and sizeīetween the two lock models, August reduces quite some bulk off the 4 th Generation lock through the use of smaller Wi-Fi chipsets that reduce its size by 45%.
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