Connected home tech company Aqara has introduced a new smart lock that offers keyless entry to any smart home ecosystem, whether you utilize Apple HomeKit, Google Home, or Alexa. You may recognize Aqara as the brand behind one of the top video doorbells currently available (the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4, which we've been testing in recent weeks), but its latest venture into home security – the Aqara Smart Lock U300 – appears particularly intriguing.
As Homekit.Blog points out, limited compatibility is not a concern with the Smart Lock U300, which supports Thread, Matter, Apple HomeKit, and even Apple Home Key, enabling you to unlock your door using your iPhone or Apple Watch, even in the event of a power loss. Don't own an Apple device? You can also access the Aqara U300 with a fingerprint reader, a custom PIN (including one-time codes for merchants and visitors), the Aqara mobile app, a voice assistant, an NFC card, or a physical key for emergencies or power failures.
The Aqara Smart Lock U300 is compatible with Thread, Matter, Apple HomeKit, and Apple Home Key
Get 20% off
The Aqara Smart Lock U300 is currently available for purchase on Amazon in the US, with a retail price of $229.99 (approximately £170 / AU$340). Official pricing and availability for other regions have yet to be announced. This is already a highly competitive price, made even better with the use of the code PRNAU300 at checkout, bringing the cost down to $183.99.
You might also like: Sign up for the latest news, reviews, opinions, top tech deals, and more.
HomeKit.Blog is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Inc. or Apple related subsidiaries.
All images, videos and logos are the copyright of the respective rights holders, and this website does not claim ownership or copyright of the aforementioned.
All information about products mentioned on this site has been collected in good faith. However, the information relating to them, may not be 100% accurate, as we only rely on the information we are able to gather from the companies themselves or the resellers who stock these products, and therefore cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies arising from the aforementioned sources, or any subsequent changes that are made that we have not been made aware of.
HomeKit.Blog Is A Participant In The Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, An Affiliate Advertising Program Designed To Provide A Means For Sites To Earn Advertising Fees By Advertising And Linking To Amazon Store (Amazon.com, Or Endless.com, MYHABIT.com, SmallParts.com, Or AmazonWireless.com).
The opinions expressed on this website by our contributors do not necessarily represent the views of the website owners.