Google Nest x Yale Lock vs Philips Wi-Fi Smart Deadbolt DDL242X

The Philips Wi-Fi Smart Deadbolt DDL242X is the clear overall winner. It costs less, is better rated by owners, adds fingerprint and Bluetooth entry, includes a physical key backup, has built-in Wi-Fi with no bridge, and supports both Alexa and Google Home. The Google Nest x Yale Lock is a well-built keypad deadbolt but is limited to Google Home and needs a Nest Connect bridge.

How they connect and how you get in. The Philips Wi-Fi Smart Deadbolt DDL242X has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on board and opens with a fingerprint, a code, the app, voice or a key. The Google Nest x Yale Lock has no Wi-Fi of its own and depends on a Nest Connect bridge over Google's Weave protocol, and it is fully keyless with keypad entry only.

Only the Philips Wi-Fi Smart Deadbolt DDL242X, which hides a keyhole under the fingerprint pad and ships with two keys. The Google Nest x Yale Lock is deliberately key-free, so there is no cylinder to pick, and instead it exposes a 9V terminal on the outside that powers the lock long enough to enter your code if the batteries die.

The Philips Wi-Fi Smart Deadbolt DDL242X, since it works with both Alexa and Google Home. The Google Nest x Yale Lock is Google Home only, with no Alexa, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, Home Assistant or Matter support. Neither lock supports Matter, so anyone building on that standard should look elsewhere in the category.

Buy the Philips Wi-Fi Smart Deadbolt DDL242X if you want modern smart lock features at a moderate price: fingerprint unlocking, up to 100 schedulable codes, one-time and anti-peep passcodes, bridge-free Wi-Fi, Away Mode, a key backup and a 2-year warranty. It runs on 8 AA batteries, so keep spares on hand.

Buy the Google Nest x Yale Lock only if your home runs on Google Home and you want a classic, tamper-proof keyless deadbolt with strong per-person code management and a clear history of who came and went. Be aware it needs a Nest Connect bridge for remote access and offers no fingerprint reader or physical key.