August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White)
2022
Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White)
2024
Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) lands at 84 and Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) at 86. That puts Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Pick Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) | Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Color | White | White |
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White)
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White)
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
FAQ: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) vs Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White)
Which is better, August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) or Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White)? +
Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) worth the price? +
At $230, August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in ecosystem.
Is Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) worth the price? +
At $180, Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ecosystem.
Does August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) or Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (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.