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August Smart Lock vs Nest

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August Smart Lock

Software

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Nest

Software

Google's smart home hardware and software ecosystem

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On request
Rated
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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; Nest pricing not published in support documentation; individual product prices vary significantly
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Nest covers Learning Thermostat.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where August Smart Lock and Nest differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockNest
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebHardware, Mobile, Web
Founded20122010

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
  • HomeKit
  • SmartThings

Only in Nest

  • Learning Thermostat
  • HD Cameras
  • Smart Alerts
  • Energy Savings
  • Google Assistant
  • Third-party apps
  • Works with Nest
  • Nest Hub support

Both cover

  • Google Home
  • IOS support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

August Smart Lock

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

Nest

  • Households already invested in Google Home ecosystem seeking integrated smart thermostat, camera, and door locknot August Smart Lock
  • Users wanting unified control of temperature, security, and entertainment across multiple devicesnot August Smart Lock
  • Organisations deploying Google-based smart building solutions with Nest hardwarenot 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

Nest

  • Pricing not published in support documentation; individual product prices vary significantly
  • All Nest products require Google Home ecosystem integration for full functionality
  • Smart home devices operate only within the Google Nest ecosystem; limited third-party interoperability
  • Support and product documentation dispersed across Google support rather than centralised Nest site

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

Nest

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Nest 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.
August Smart Lock review

Choose Nest if

  • You need learning thermostat.
  • You work on Hardware, Mobile, Web.
  • You also want hd cameras.
Nest review

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or Nest better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and Nest 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 Nest?
August Smart Lock starts at On request and Nest at On request.
Does August Smart Lock or Nest run on more platforms?
August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. Nest runs on Hardware, Mobile, Web.
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 Nest is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that Nest cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. Nest covers Learning Thermostat, HD Cameras, Smart Alerts, Energy Savings. Both handle Google Home, IOS support, Android support, Web support.
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