August / Yale warranty for smart locks
The short version
August / Yale covers smart locks in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is longer than most of the 12 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From August / Yale's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- Full coverageWhole lock1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Batteries
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- Get an RMA number from August support before sending anything back.
- Ship it prepaid with your proof of purchase and all accessories.
- Batteries are not covered.
- Applies to the original buyer only.
How other brands compare for smart locks
- 1. Baldwin45/100 · Full: None
- 2. Defiant45/100 · Full: None
- 3. Kwikset45/100 · Full: None
- 4. Schlage45/100 · Full: None
- 5. Ultraloq45/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for smart locks.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Lowe'sMost items90 days
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- CrutchfieldMost items60 days
- Ace HardwareMost items30 days
Show all 8 stores
- Do it BestMost items30 days
- Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for smart locks where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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