I bought the lock and like it very much.  I debated on the August Connect.  I wanted the capabilities but thought it a bit of a "rip-off" to have to buy what seems like an essential as an add-on.  So, after a few weeks of research that there was no third-party solution or workaround, I bought the Connect.  It worked for a few months with spotty network drops.  After a while, it just stopped trying to connect.  I read some "fixes" and tried them and finally, after a few support sessions, they finally sent a replacement unit.  After setting it up, it too started getting spotty network drops and finally stopped trying to connect to my network.  I don't believe they will provide another replacement as I am outside the original warranty.  I'm hesitant about buying another unit as they are pricy for the performance.