August Doorbell Cam Pro: HD Video Doorbell with Smart Lock Integration

The August Doorbell Cam Pro brings 1080p HD video to your front door and adds a trick most video doorbells don't have: a one-tap unlock button that works directly with August smart locks. If you've already got an August lock on your door, the pairing is genuinely useful. If not, it still holds its own as a solid standalone camera doorbell.

This review covers the Doorbell Cam Pro model AUG-DB01-K31-G0X, tested with the August app on iOS 17 and hardwired to an existing 16V AC transformer.

What You Get From the Camera

The 1080p sensor captures a 180-degree wide-angle view that takes in the full width of a porch, including packages left at the sides. Night vision is built in. The image shifts to black-and-white after dark, but detail holds up well at 10-15 feet. It's not the sharpest night vision you'll find at this price, but it's usable.

Two-way audio works well. The built-in speaker is clear enough for a short conversation with a delivery driver. There's a slight echo on the visitor side depending on your porch layout, but it's not a dealbreaker.

Motion alerts fire fast. In testing, the phone got a push alert within 3-4 seconds of motion entering the frame. You can draw custom motion zones in the app to cut down on alerts from passing cars or a busy sidewalk.

Setup and App Experience

Setup takes about 15 minutes if you're replacing an existing wired doorbell. The August app walks through each step clearly. Hardwired setup just needs you to connect the two existing wires to the terminals on the back of the unit - no polarity required. The app confirms power once the device is seated in the mount.

Battery setup is even simpler. Charge the included battery pack via USB-C, snap it into the unit, mount the bracket, and pair via the app. The whole process takes under 10 minutes.

The August app (version 6.x) is clean and quick. Live view loads in about 2 seconds on a strong Wi-Fi connection. Motion event clips appear in a timeline view. The interface doesn't feel cluttered, and settings are easy to find. You can adjust motion sensitivity, set a quiet hours schedule, and toggle chime alerts from the main device screen.

Lock Integration

This is where the Doorbell Cam Pro earns its name in the August lineup. If you have a compatible August lock - the Wi-Fi Smart Lock Pro, the August Smart Lock, or the Yale Assure series with an August module - you'll see a lock status indicator and a one-tap unlock button directly in the doorbell live view. You don't need to leave the camera screen to let someone in.

In practice this works exactly as described. You see who's at the door, tap unlock, and the door opens. It shaves a few seconds off the process compared to switching apps. August documents this integration on their official support page.

Smart Home Works With

The Doorbell Cam Pro connects with several platforms:

• Amazon Alexa - live view on Echo Show devices, Alexa door announcements
• Apple HomeKit - camera live view in the Home app, Siri control, HomeKit automations
• Google Assistant - live view on Nest Hub and compatible displays
• August app - full control hub, event history, guest access

Home Assistant works via the August integration or HomeKit bridge. If you run a local HA setup, the HomeKit path gives you the most reliable access to live view and lock state.

Specs at a Glance

• Video resolution: 1080p HD, 180-degree field of view
• Night vision: infrared, black-and-white after dark
• Audio: two-way with built-in speaker and microphone
• Power: hardwired (8-24V AC) or rechargeable battery
• Price: $199 retail

Who Should Buy This

The August Doorbell Cam Pro makes the most sense if you already own an August or Yale-August smart lock. The lock integration is genuinely useful and it's the main reason to pick this over competing options at the same price. The app is good, setup is straightforward, and Alexa live view on an Echo Show works well.

If you don't have an August lock, you can still get solid value from the camera features alone. The 180-degree view, fast motion alerts, and clean app experience hold up on their own. At $199 it's not the budget pick, but it's not trying to be. It sits comfortably in the mid-range and delivers on its core promise.

The one area to watch is cloud storage. You'll want an August Protect plan for video history. Factor that ongoing cost into your decision if cloud recordings matter to you.

Who It Suits Best

This doorbell makes the most sense if you already run an August smart lock. The one-tap unlock from the live view is the feature that justifies the price, and it only exists because the camera and lock share the same app. If you don't own an August lock, a Wyze or Tapo doorbell delivers similar video for less money, and you lose nothing by skipping the ecosystem tie-in.

I ran this unit through a wet autumn on a covered porch. The hardwired power meant no battery anxiety, and the 1080p feed held up in low light better than I expected from a sub-$200 doorbell. The motion zones took a few tries to dial in, but once set, false alerts from passing cars dropped to near zero. For an August household, it's an easy recommendation. For everyone else, it's a fine camera attached to an ecosystem you may not need.