I have concluded that they are not one and the same and therefore i will purchase the august connect as there are some key advantages over the apple tv.
Apple tv august lock.
Select this option when you don t want to password protect or restrict an app or feature.
4k and apple tv hd.
Compatible with 2 4 5 ghz 802 11ac wi fi networks.
The august wi fi smart lock includes a retrofit august lock and a doorsense open close sensor.
Ask your homepod apple tv and just about any other apple device to lock your door by saying hey siri lock my door apple homekit the august smart lock pro is apple homekit enabled.
Apple tv with the apple tv app apple tv and apple tv 4k puts you in control of what you watch where you watch and how you watch.
Set up is a breeze.
Apple tv 4th gen cons.
Apple tv 4th gen pros.
Products wi fi smart lock.
Can operate more than one august smart lock at a time.
More functionality than august connect.
That significantly slows down unlocking to the point where i have had to pull the wifi bridges on any locks i want to access fast.
The way i use august as i walk toward one of my ten doors equipped with august locks i issue an.
The august wi fi smart lock is here compact sleek design.
Frequently asked questionsaugust wi fi smart lock faqwhat phones are compatible with august devices what deadbolts are compatible with august smart locks how.
Please disable the automatic selection of wifi or bluetooth a recent app update introduced an automatic selection of wifi vs bluetooth when connecting to a lock.
August smart lock use aes 128 bit and tls encryption aka bank grade security for your data.
That s why i d go with the apple tv preferably the apple tv 4k.
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Adjust restrictions for apple tv 2nd generation or 3rd generation restrictions on apple tv 4k or apple tv hd.
Although the options vary you can customize restrictions in settings general restrictions.