IoT & Smart Home · head to head
August Smart Lock vs Control4
August Smart Lock
IoT & Smart Home
Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Control4
IoT & Smart Home
Premium integrated control system for smart homes and buildings
- From
- $1000/project
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: August Smart Lock entry-level August Smart Lock ($149.99) has no built-in Wi-Fi and requires a separate Connect Wi-Fi Bridge for remote functionality; Control4 requires professional installation and dealer network, with no self-install option
- They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Control4 covers Integrated Control.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which August Smart Lock and Control4 actually diverge.
| Attribute | August Smart Lock | Control4 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $1000/project |
| Pricing model | one-time | Unknown |
| Platforms | IOS, Android, Web | Mobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub |
| Founded | 2012 | 2003 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (IoT & Smart Home).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in August Smart Lock
- Retrofit Design
- Auto-Unlock
- Guest Access
- Activity Log
- Alexa
- Google Home
- HomeKit
- SmartThings
Only in Control4
- Integrated Control
- Lighting
- Climate
- Security
- Entertainment
- 1000+ devices
- Voice Control
- Mobile app
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
August Smart Lock
- Keyless entrynot Control4
- Guest accessnot Control4
- Remote unlocknot Control4
- Activity monitoringnot Control4
Control4
- Whole-home automationnot August Smart Lock
- Commercial building controlnot August Smart Lock
- Custom installationnot August Smart Lock
- Luxury smart homenot August Smart Lock
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
August Smart Lock
- Entry-level August Smart Lock ($149.99) has no built-in Wi-Fi and requires a separate Connect Wi-Fi Bridge for remote functionality
Control4
- Requires professional installation and dealer network, with no self-install option
- Limited device compatibility; works best with Control4-certified ecosystems
- Subscription required for remote access and advanced features
- System complexity requires technical knowledge or ongoing dealer support
Pricing, plan by plan
August Smart Lock
On request- Smart Lock$149/month
- Auto-lock
- Auto-unlock
- Guest access
- WiFi Smart Lock$249/month
- Built-in WiFi
- Remote access
- DoorSense
Control4
$1000/projectNo published plan breakdown. See the Control4 review.
Which should you pick?
Choose August Smart Lock if
- You need retrofit design.
- You work on IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want auto-unlock.
Choose Control4 if
- You need integrated control.
- You work on Mobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub.
- You also want lighting.
Questions people ask
- Is August Smart Lock or Control4 better?
- Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and Control4 at $1000/project, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, August Smart Lock or Control4?
- August Smart Lock starts at On request and Control4 at $1000/project.
- Does August Smart Lock or Control4 run on more platforms?
- August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. Control4 runs on Mobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub.
- What is August Smart Lock best used for?
- August Smart Lock is most often used for keyless entry, guest access, remote unlock, activity monitoring. Of those, keyless entry and guest access are not what Control4 is typically brought in for.
- What can August Smart Lock do that Control4 cannot?
- August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. Control4 covers Integrated Control, Lighting, Climate, Security.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Control4: What devices can Control4 control?
Control4 controls connected home devices including lighting, audio, video, climate control, locks, intercoms, and security systems. Compatibility varies by device brand and integration type.
SourceControl4: Does Control4 require a subscription?
Control4 systems work locally without subscription, but the Connect service subscription adds remote access and premium features. Connect pricing varies; as of 2026, base Connect is optional.
SourceControl4: Is professional installation required for Control4?
Yes. Control4 systems are professionally installed and configured by certified Control4 dealers. Installation complexity and cost depend on system scope and home size.
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