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August Smart Lock vs Govee

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August Smart Lock

Software

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Govee logo

Govee

Software

Colorful smart home and lighting solutions

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Govee products are sold individually at hardware prices, e.g. the Uplighter Floor Lamp lists at 179.99 USD and the TV Backlight 3 Lite at 69.99 USD, rather than bundled into a subscription
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Govee covers RGBIC technology.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which August Smart Lock and Govee actually diverge.

Attributes where August Smart Lock and Govee differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockGovee
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebIOS, Android
Founded20122017

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (one-time), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Govee

  • RGBIC technology
  • Music sync
  • DreamView
  • DIY scenes
  • Timer
  • Voice control
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Google Assistant

Both cover

  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

August Smart Lock

  • Keyless entrynot Govee
  • Guest accessnot Govee
  • Remote unlocknot Govee
  • Activity monitoringnot Govee

Govee

  • Gaming setupnot August Smart Lock
  • TV ambient lightingnot August Smart Lock
  • Room decornot August Smart Lock
  • Outdoor lightingnot 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

Govee

  • Products are sold individually at hardware prices, e.g. the Uplighter Floor Lamp lists at 179.99 USD and the TV Backlight 3 Lite at 69.99 USD, rather than bundled into a subscription

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

Govee

On request
  • LED Strip Lights$20/month
    • Music sync
    • App control
    • Voice control
  • TV Backlights$70/month
    • Camera-based sync
    • RGBIC
    • Scene modes
  • Outdoor Lights$100/month
    • Weather resistant
    • RGBIC
    • Smart control

Which should you pick?

Choose August Smart Lock if

  • You need retrofit design.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want auto-unlock.
August Smart Lock review

Choose Govee if

  • You need rgbic technology.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want music sync.
Govee review

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or Govee better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and Govee at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, August Smart Lock or Govee?
August Smart Lock starts at On request and Govee at On request.
Does August Smart Lock or Govee run on more platforms?
August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. Govee runs on IOS, Android.
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 Govee is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that Govee cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. Govee covers RGBIC technology, Music sync, DreamView, DIY scenes. Both handle IOS support, Android support.
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