Locks for Google Home
Have you bought a Google voice assistant and would you like to control your home lock? Don't miss this buying guide for Google Home locks! Using a device of this type you will be able to open doors with your voice.
What is Google Home?
Google Home is the voice assistant developed by Google. It allows users to use voice commands to interact with the brand's personal assistant services. For example, you can play a song on Spotify, watch Netflix if you connect it to a Chromecast, ask questions about the weather or how long it would take to get to work.
It integrates with a large number of devices, both from the brand and from third parties, allowing users to listen to music, control videos and photos, receive news or control devices entirely by voice.
The versatility to integrate smart bulbs, thermostats or locks with Google Home makes it the most affordable home automation hub.
How to integrate the lock for Google Home?
Just like with other devices, connecting your lock to Google Home is very simple. Typically, manufacturers of devices compatible with Google Home have their own platforms (usually iOS or Android apps) that allow you to configure the lock for Google Home.
Once you have registered and connected the lock to the manufacturer's cloud, it's time to link it to your Google Home account. Normally, integrating the lock with Google Home is very simple, you can take a look at how to do it on the Google website.
What Google Home locks are there on the market?
Most of these locks are designed for the US market, so it is highly recommended to verify that it can be put on your doors before buying anything.
🔐 Are you overwhelmed by the smart lock options available? Take a look at our guide to digital smart locks.
Sesame Smart Lock
The Sesame lock for Google Home is very focused on the American market. You need to modify the door to be able to use this small smart lock that will allow us to open and close it ourselves, as well as authorize someone to enter our home if needed. The price is around $149.99 plus $69.99 for the bridge.
Nuki Lock
The Nuki lock has a very interesting approach. Instead of changing the cylinder, the remotely activated motor is coupled to the physical key –and it is this motor that opens or closes the door.
The price of this lock with Google Home is €229.
Bolt Lock
The Bolt lock completely replaces the current one –changes the cylinder–. It is 100% a lock compatible with Google Home and Google Assistant. The price is $99, to which you have to add the bridge ($179).
August Lock
Another smart lock with Google Home that follows the Nuki approach is the August range. It uses a remotely activated motor to rotate the horizontal closure. Its price ranges between $149 and $249.
How to open the portal?
If you've made it this far, you'll already have a clear idea of what alternatives are available for buying locks with Google Home. However, you'll have seen that none of these options offer portal access –something so typically Spanish!–. Take a look at Raixer Mini.
