August, the technology company building products that make life simpler and more secure, announced that its flagship product —the August Smart Lock— is available for purchase nationwide in Apple stores and online at august.com for $249.99. The August Smart Lock was first unveiled in May 2013 by its co-founders, renowned designer Yves Béhar and technology entrepreneur Jason Johnson.

Since its debut, August’s technology has advanced to become the most intelligent, secure way for consumers to manage access to their homes. “August is more than just a connected piece of hardware. It’s an entire home access control and management system that is all at once secure, simple, and a beautiful addition to your home, now available to the general public”

Compatible with all standard deadbolts, August attaches to your existing deadbolt on the inside of your door, and can be self-installed in less than ten minutes.

For those who need a little help, August has developed a network of over 300 locksmiths across the U.S. who have been trained and certified as August installers.

“August is more than just a connected piece of hardware. It’s an entire home access control and management system that is all at once secure, simple, and a beautiful addition to your home, now available to the general public,” said Jason Johnson, co-founder and CEO of August. “If you’re looking for a simpler home entry experience, August securely replaces your keys with a smartphone.”

August operates through a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) enabled locking mechanism and an elegant, intuitive mobile application available for both iOS and Android at launch.

The system relies on the same communications technology used by financial institutions for online banking, offering 128-bit AES encryption security, reliability, and functionality.

“August is an important step towards the invisible home interface; the way we come and go becomes a seamless process,” said Yves Béhar, co-founder and designer of August. “Security and integration with everyday life in a simple and non-intrusive way for all people in the household were the main criteria in designing August. Every technical and stylistic decision made in the hardware and digital design available to consumers today reflects this.”

Through its Keychain functionality, you can send a virtual key to anyone you choose to grant access at specific time intervals, eliminating the timely process of duplicating and exchanging keys.

August offers a home entry experience that includes features such as EverLock™, which automatically locks the door behind you; Auto-Unlock, which senses your approach and unlocks the door hands-free; and Guestbook, where you can share photos, comments, and more with guests enabling a new type of private social network.

Made of solid aluminum, the lock is a carefully crafted circular shape that fits into the palm of your hand.

It is available in four color options—silver, champagne, dark gray, and a limited edition August red—fit to your personal style and complementary to any home decor.