Proof of Usefulness Report

August Home

Analysis completed on 1/14/2026

+711
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

August Home is a major player in the smart home access market, acquired by ASSA ABLOY in 2017 and later divested to Fortune Brands in a deal valued at ~$800M. The project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility, technical innovation (pioneering retrofit smart locks), and massive market traction. However, the submission itself was low-quality, featuring hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and missing financial data, which necessitated a lower Quality Factor (Qi) on specific metrics despite the project's verifiable success. The email address provided appears to be an internal ID or support alias.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23
Audience Reach Impact+13
Technical Innovation+13
Evidence Of Traction+14
Market Timing Relevance+9
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+748
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+711

Project Details

Project URL
Description
At August Home, we believe securing the home isn't just about keeping unwanted visitors out. It’s about letting the right people in – at the right times.\n\nAugust is part of ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions. Together with our sister brand Yale Home, we make up the Smart Residential team at ASSA ABLOY. Our global teams work together to create products and services that add everyday simplicity and convenience to our users’ lives by letting them control access to their front door, while providing peace of mind through visibility into who is coming and going.\n\nThe August and Yale Access apps support locks around the world, and we’re constantly adding global integrations to our platform. We collaborate with industry leaders to seamlessly fit our locks into the smart home, making it possible for our users to come home to find a clean house, the dog walked, and those pesky repairs taken care of. \n\nWhat sets us apart from others? Our small but talented team takes ownership of everything we do, from start to finish. We are driven by a collective passion to create innovative products and services that make people’s lives easier and safer.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
It Services
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline