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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.



> Apple should really require a code along with the unlock command.

Which could be easily overheard and remembered or recorded.


I could also watch someone put in their code


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




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