American designer
Yves Behar has teamed up with technology entrepreneur Jason Johnson to develop a smart lock. Called
August, the device fits over a standard deadbolt, converting a key-operated lock into one that can be operated remotely by smartphone.
The device is the latest in a number of smart lock products, and provides more evidence that the connected home is moving into the mainstream. Homebuildlife subscribers can read our major report on
The Connected Home for more insight.