August’s online store names no first responder or military discount. What does exist is cash back on August orders through TopCashback, which pays you after the order’s return period is over instead of lowering the price at checkout. August’s own promotions page covers general promo codes and a refer-a-friend credit that anyone can use.
August Home sells smart locks, and one of its lines fits over your existing deadbolt. Its home page describes renter-friendly installation in minutes without replacing door hardware or keys, and it lists Wi-Fi smart locks, bundles, a keypad with fingerprint access and a Wi-Fi bridge. Its smart locks are now sold alongside Yale hardware, and its home page says they connect with ecobee Smart Security. If you work nights and want to let a family member in without handing over a key, this is the kind of lock it makes.
How To Get The August First Responder Discount
There’s no discount to claim on August’s side. Its home page, promotions page, sale page and refund policy name no first responder or military offer, and the addresses you’d expect for one lead to the same not-found page the site shows for an address that doesn’t exist. August’s support site is client-rendered and couldn’t be read, so it isn’t covered here. The route that does exist is cash back through TopCashback. TopCashback’s own steps are short:
- Create a free TopCashback account, or log in if you already have one.
- Search for August Home on TopCashback. On the store page you’ll see a big Get Cash Back button.
- Click it and you’re redirected to August’s website. Add items to your cart and place your order like normal.
- Wait for the notification. TopCashback says it sends a Cash Back notification as soon as your transaction has been tracked.
What August’s Own Pages Show
August’s promotions page carries terms for promo codes: a code has to be applied at checkout, only one code is allowed per customer, codes can’t be combined with other discounts, coupons or special offers, and returned items are refunded at the discounted price. The page still carries a holiday promotion with an old end date, so treat it as a place to read the rules rather than a list of live deals. It also describes a refer-a-friend program in which a new customer gets a discount and the referring customer gets a credit. Everything on it is open to any shopper.
August’s refund policy is the part that interacts with cash back. It says that if you bought from august.com and you’re not satisfied with the product for any reason, you can return it in its original condition within thirty days of the original purchase and receive a full refund. You contact customer support for a return merchandise authorization number, the number is valid for thirty days, and you pay return shipping. Its home page also advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee and free shipping in the US.
What To Watch With The Cash Back
TopCashback’s page says your cash back appears in your account within 7 days of your purchase but usually isn’t payable right away, because it waits until the retailer’s return period is over. Any items that are returned will disqualify your cash back. With a 30-day return window on the lock, that’s the window to wait out before you count the money.
The page lists its own exclusion: use of a coupon code not displayed on TopCashback. It also says cash back is calculated only on the item price, not on taxes, shipping or other fees, that cash back earned can’t exceed the total purchase amount, and that if your cash back fails to track you can submit a missing cash back claim within 100 days of your order. There’s a browser warning too. TopCashback says it can’t guarantee that cash back will track in Safari for this retailer and asks you to use another browser such as Chrome. Rates may vary depending on the day or time of year, so read the figure on the August page there instead of relying on a number here.
Q&A
Q: Does August have a first responder discount?
A: August’s own pages name none. The route that does exist is cash back through TopCashback.
Q: How long do I have to return an August lock?
A: Its refund policy says thirty days from the original purchase, with a return merchandise authorization number from customer support, and the buyer pays return shipping.
Q: Can I use an August promo code and still earn cash back?
A: Not a code that TopCashback doesn’t display. Its terms exclude use of a coupon code not displayed on TopCashback.
Q: Why didn’t my cash back track?
A: One thing TopCashback flags for this retailer is the browser. It warns it can’t guarantee tracking in Safari, so use another browser and start from the store page. If it still doesn’t track, TopCashback allows a missing cash back claim within 100 days of your order.
Q: Does the cash back include tax and shipping?
A: No. TopCashback says cash back is calculated only on the item price.
More Information:
August’s promotions and TopCashback’s terms can change, so check both before you order. For a smart lock brand with a named first responder offer, see the Lockly first responder discount, or browse our tech discounts.
