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We spotted the August Smart Lock installed at CES 2014 and had to shoot it (pictures)

This pretty little lock comes in a few colors.

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Colin McDonald
Essentially born with a camera in hand, Colin West McDonald has been passionately creating video all his life. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Colin founded his own production company, Stoker Motion Pictures, and recently wrote and directed his first feature film. Colin handled photography and video production for CNET's Appliance Reviews team.
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LAS VEGAS -- This pretty little August Smart Lock at CES 2014 comes in a few colors.
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The app has a real clean look to it.
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The $199 August Smart Lock is made of anodized aluminum with a 3.25-inch diameter.
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The app is available on Android and iOS.
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The lock sticks out less than 2 inches from your door.
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Installation is easy -- you only need a screwdriver.
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A durable, elegant home automation lock system.
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You can extend access to anyone you want via the app, from a cleaning person to your neighbor or a family member.
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A simple, streamlined solution for those of you who spend a lot of time searching for your keys, but always seem to have your phone within reach.
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$199 total -- no monthly fees or hourly installation rates like the Schlage and its Nexia upgrade.
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Four different color options (silver, dark grey, champagne, August red).
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The Yves Behar-designed smart lock is not only designed to compete with traditional lock systems, it's also a newer entrant into the quickly expanding smart lock market.
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This battery-powered lock doesn't rely on wireless or phone networks to operate -- it's all controlled via Bluetooth.

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