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August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) — 2022
August

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White)

2022

84
/ 100
From $230
VS
Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) wins by 2
Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) — 2024
Google

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White)

2024

86
/ 100
From $180
Specdex verdict

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
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) 84
vs
86 Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White)

Score breakdown

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White)
84
ecosystem 84
local 70
ease 84
features 82
Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White)
86
ecosystem 86
local 70
ease 84
features 84

Specs side-by-side

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) versus Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) — full spec comparison
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)

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 Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (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) (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.