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> What's to prevent someone from connecting this to their smart door locks? August (the premiere door lock people) are very careful who they partner with, and

> What's to prevent someone from connecting this to their smart door locks? August (the premiere door lock people) are very careful who they partner with, and wouldn't partner with anyone making an integration like this (they won't partner with my current employer for this very security reason). 2nd & 3rd tier vendors might not be so choosy.

maxerickson 10y ago
Grandparent brings to mind "HEY SIRI, UNLOCK THE FRONT DOOR." https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/532gmg/my_neighbor_just_let_himself_into_my_locked_house/ https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/532gmg/my_neigh... I've attached my comment to yours because the story mentions the lock was made by August.
- supergeek133 10y ago
  I would argue that's a result of the way Homekit and Siri interact, and not the fault of the August Lock. August put the Homekit chip in the device. Apple should really require a code along with the unlock command. It's also why Amazon asked some skill makers to remove unlock functionality recently.
  - DashRattlesnake 10y ago
    > Apple should really require a code along with the unlock command. Which could be easily overheard and remembered or recorded.
    - supergeek133 10y ago
      I could also watch someone put in their code
      - DashRattlesnake 10y ago
        It's harder to conceal a spoken command than a keypad-entered code. Spoken words are unavoidably broadcast to nearby surroundings, but you can mask your use of a keypad easily. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parabolic_microphone https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parabolic_microphone
deegles 10y ago
I believe most smart locks integrations right now only let you lock or check lock status, not unlock with voice.