August
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (Black)
2022
84
/ 100
From $230
VS
Google
Google Nest Cam (battery) (White)
2021
84
/ 100
From $180
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (Black) lands at 84 and Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) at 84. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Pick Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (Black) 84
vs 84 Google Nest Cam (battery) (White)
Score breakdown
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (Black)
84 ecosystem 84
local 70
ease 84
features 82
Google Nest Cam (battery) (White)
84 ecosystem 84
local 70
ease 84
features 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (Black) | Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | 2021 |
| Color | Black | White |
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (Black)
Pros
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
Cons
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
Google Nest Cam (battery) (White)
Pros
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
Cons
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
FAQ: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (Black) vs Google Nest Cam (battery) (White)
Which is better, August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (Black) or Google Nest Cam (battery) (White)? +
Both score 84 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (Black) worth the price? +
At $230, August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in ecosystem.
Is Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) worth the price? +
At $180, Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in ecosystem.
Does August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (Black) or Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.