Will the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Generation) work with the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)?
Yes. Both use Amazon Alexa.
Both records are reviewed against the manufacturers' sources; sources last checked 2026-10-14. Informational only: confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
Why
- ✓ Both use Amazon Alexa.
Good to know
- Only some Echo models include Zigbee or Thread radios; Wi-Fi/cloud 'skill' devices work with any Echo.
Sources
- Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen): specs from Amazon Developer: Connect Your Device to Alexa with Matter (Echo Dot 2nd Gen and newer listed; not listed as Zigbee hub or Thread border router), checked against the source 2026-10-07.
- August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Generation): specs from August Wi-Fi Smart Lock product page, checked against the source 2026-10-07.
- Amazon Alexa: Can be controlled from the Alexa app and Echo devices. (Amazon Developer: Connect Your Device to Alexa with Matter).
Check your exact setup
Other parts in the cart, current configuration (installed memory, fan brackets) and adapters can change the answer.
Check a whole cartAlso checked with the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)
- Aqara Hub M3 Yes
- Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) Yes
- Google Nest Thermostat (2020) Yes
- Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Lite HS103 (no Matter/HomeKit) Yes
- Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim with Energy Monitoring (Matter) KP125M Yes
- LIFX SuperColor A19 smart bulb (1100 lm) Yes
- Philips Hue Bridge (square, 2nd gen) Yes
- Philips Hue Bridge Pro Yes
AI assistants and developers: the same answer, with a signed receipt, from check_compatibility at https://tetheredtrust.com/mcp or POST https://tetheredtrust.com/v1/check with existing_id: "amazon-echo-dot-5th-gen", candidate_id: "august-wifi-smart-lock-4th-gen".