Best for smart-home
Cameras and locks built to join an existing smart-home setup, based on published Google Assistant and Alexa integration data.
In a nutshell
Best smart-home options compared by SafeHive: Google Nest Cam (battery, 2nd gen), Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt.
Key facts
- Products compared:
- 2
Key takeaways
- Google Nest Cam (battery, 2nd gen) — Households already using Google Home
- Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt — Homeowners who want a full deadbolt replacement, not a retrofit
SafeHive· Updated July 11, 2026· How we evaluate products
Google Nest Cam (battery, 2nd gen)
- Resolution
- 1080p HDR
- Field of view
- 130°
- Night Vision
- Yes
No subscription
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Schlage
Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt
- Connectivity
- Built-in Wi-Fi (2.4GHz), no hub required
- Access codes
- Up to 100 codes
- Security certification
- ANSI/BHMA Commercial Grade 1, Residential AAA
No subscription
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