You can see the instructions for this connection using this instruction link
The Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Generation) and August Smart Lock Pro can communicate with each other using a bridge. This bridge is necessary because there is no shared connection between the two devices.
With the August Connect Wi-Fi, The August Smart Lock Pro's Wi-Fi can connect to the bridge, and the bridge can connect to the Z-Wave connection of the August Smart Lock Pro. The August Connect Wi-Fi also has Amazon Alexa compatibility, ensuring the connection can be made.
August Connect Wi-Fi
Primary Bridge
Another compatiblity is to use the connections between the third party Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation with the August Smart Lock Pro. This method can use the bridge to connect to the Z-Wave connection of the August Smart Lock Pro. The Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation also has Amazon Alexa compatibility, allowing all of the devices to communicate to each other.
Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation
Third Party Bridge
Interface Compatibility
Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Generation) |
August Connect Wi-Fi * Bridge required |
August Smart Lock Pro |
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Amazon Alexa | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Apple HomeKit | No | Yes | Yes |
Google Assistant | No | Yes | Yes |
Connection Compatibility
Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Generation) |
August Connect Wi-Fi * Bridge required |
August Smart Lock Pro |
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Amazon Sidewalk | No | No | No |
Bluetooth | Yes | No | No |
Clear Connect | No | No | No |
Thread | No | No | No |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | No |
Z-Wave | No | Yes | Yes |
Zigbee | Yes | No | No |