August
August Smart Lock DoorSense
Locks · Security
Partly works
2 reports: 1 says it partly works, 1 says it can’t be supported.
Reported on r/homebridge without a plugin from our list.
What people report
| Plugin | Status | What they said | Connects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homebridge August DoorSense | Partly works | Sensor reacts quickly in app but exposure through Homebridge is delayedSaved copy… sensor triggers the magic occupancy sensor, which in turn triggers a light. The magic occupancy switch is slow. Also, I have a plugin called Homebridge August DoorSense which exposes the Yale/August door sensor to homekit. This sensor reacts quickly in the yale app but could have significant delays in homekit. I also have tied govee into my homekit. The lights respond slowly inside the accessories tab in homebridge. I've eliminated homekit from any performance issues. My Homebridge is running on a mac mini M2 with 8 GB. Processor is typically at 2% load and 5 GB of memory is free. I just … Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22. | Connection not stated | Reddit thread · 2023-12 |
| Not named | Won’t be supported | DoorSense not exposed even via Wink/Z-Wave hub; only visible in August appSaved copyMy August lock is connected this way.. sadly it doesn’t work. Door sense is not exposed outside the August app Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22. | Connection not stated | Reddit comment · 2019-02 |
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In ReReHome
Once a Homebridge plugin publishes it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Homebridge bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Identifiers
| Brand | August |
|---|---|
| Model | DoorSense |
| Category | Locks |
Also reported as
- Yale/August DoorSense
