Aqara Smart Lock U300, Fingerprint Keyless Entry Door Lock with Handle, Matter Over Thread with Apple Home Keys, Touchscreen Keypad, Smart Lever Lock Supports Apple Home, Alexa, Google, IFTTT, Black

I've only had this a couple of weeks, so I can't speak to reliability or battery life. Physical installation was almost as easy as a basic door handle -- about as simple as something like this could be. Physical operation is smooth and solid. Initial configuration was slightly confusing at first since it is not initially obvious which steps (in Aqara app) require an Aqara bridge (which I do not have), but after initial setup in Aqara app (with first fingerprint, etc.) I added the device to Home app, and the Home Key appeared in the Wallet app automatically. Other home members were prompted to create a Home Key as well -- easy! Operation of the "Passage Mode" button on the inside is perfect. When you press the button a voice says "To enable Passage Mode, verify with fingerprint, NFC, or passcode" then if you do one of those it says "Passage Mode Enabled". Then when you press the button again to turn it off it says "Passage Mode disabled". What could be more clear than that!? I can add a a user (in Aqara app) and give them a passcode ahead-of-time, then can add a fingerprint to their User ID later (if desired). I can unlock the door from anywhere in the world using the Home app on my phone (since the lock is within range of my AppleTV, which is my home hub). Even without an Aqara hub this lock works great. Good job, Aqara!

I bought three Aqara U300 locks for interior doors in a remote Airbnb setup, thinking they’d be a cost-effective, smart upgrade. Unfortunately, two out of the three died within the first month, both due to completely drained batteries. Once they're dead, they’re totally unresponsive—even with fresh batteries, you need physical access to power them up via USB-C or key (and yes, it’s a huge pain when you're managing things remotely). Worse, you can’t unlock or manage users remotely. You have to be physically near the lock with Bluetooth to do anything meaningful—like adding/removing users or unlocking the door. You can see battery status through the app, but you won’t get any warnings when it’s about to die. So unless you're actively checking, good luck catching it before the lock bricks itself. Meanwhile, my Schlage exterior smart locks are still cruising along at 90% battery, fully remote-capable, and haven’t given me a single issue. Should’ve just spent the extra and gone all-in on Schlage. Pros: Sleek design Works with Apple Home Key and Matter (when it works) Easy initial setup Cons: 2 of 3 failed within a month due to dead batteries No remote management or unlocking No low-battery notifications Bluetooth-only for any real admin control Not suitable for Airbnb, rental, or any off-site use Emergency power is awkward if you’re not physically there Bottom line: If you need something that actually works for remote property management, this isn't it. Looks nice, sure—but the reliability and features just aren't there. Aqara still feels like beta hardware. Go with Schlage if you want peace of mind.

Build quality is great. Works extremely well with Apple HomeKit. Apple Home Key works faster than on my Schlage encode plus deadbolt that is also set up solely with Apple HomeKit and Home Key. I've not downloaded the Aqara app to set it up that way, but I understand the Aqara app just has a few extra features and settings, and it can also help set up HomeKit access. A few YouTube reviews go into the additional settings available on the Aqara app. For the instructions, there's a QR code in the box that links to a more detailed PDF online. If this is one of your first smart home accessories -- or if you have any trouble at all -- just print the PDF. Too easy to miss a critical detail if you're reading off your phone. (While certainly everyone has different experiences, my HomeKit setup was successful on the first try with this Aqara lock, whereas my Schlage encode plus took 45 minutes. C'est la vie.) An area of potential improvement relates to the auto-locking behavior. By default, the door locks automatically after being opened once. You can change that by enabling Passage Mode, which keeps the door unlocked. However, if you lock and unlock it, then Passage Mode reverts back to being off, and you then have to re-enable Passage Mode again. The default behavior should be reversed. Auto-locking should be an opt-in user choice from within the Aqara app rather than a default behavior when new. That said, overall the lock is excellent. For me it still gets 5 stars. It's my first Aqara product and has me considering some other smart home accessories from them.

I consider it a miracle that I was able to successfully install this Aqara U300 lock on the first try. Others may not be so lucky. I am a bit of a novice when it comes to changing our door handles and locks. I have done it in the past with success but with the advent of smart locks, the process has become steadily more difficult. The problem here is that Aqara gives you a large handful of different-sized screws and tells you nothing about which ones to use at various points. Being a Chinese company, the included paper instructions are a mass of small text, no diagrams, and of little use. Using the installation video on the Aqara app or, in my case, YouTube, offered some help but gave no indication regarding the usage of included screws. Additionally, one is supposed to measure the edge of the door to the middle of the handle hole to determine the latch setting, but one needs to convert inches to metric to figure out the proper setting. The installation was a complete guessing game based on poor instructions. I had to guess which strike plate size to use (they are very similar). The video shows an additional inner strike plate install whose part is not included, so I skipped installing it. It took some testing to figure out which screws to use. In the end, it somehow came together. Then there was the connecting of the lock to Apple Home. Initial tries failed. Doing some Internet research, I found that you need to open the Apple Home app, add an accessory, and manually type in the matter code located on the side of the lock. Scanning the QR code does not work. Of course, why would Aqara not properly detail this? The entire installation process involved having to Google why this and that wasn't working and finding real-world users answering while confirming that Aqara's instructions were useless. All that aside, let me talk about the lock itself... This is a beautiful well-constructed lock. The quality is fantastic. It's very solid and it looks like a premium product. That being said, Aqara cut corners by adding plastic pieces that easily broke. For instance, one of the locking clips on the plate that goes over the lock (covering the battery) got damaged during installation. It was just flimsy. I have to contact Aqara to get a replacement, though the plate is still usable. The instructions poorly detail how to add a fingerprint to the lock. Once I found out all that could be done through the Aqara app, the process was simple. I have another matter door lock (Schlage Encode) in my home, and I was pleased that the passcode from that lock and its custom automation were automatically transferred to this Aqara lock through Apple Home during installation. The lock works wonderfully, I can walk up to the door and have it read my fingerprint to open. I can use a passcode. I can place my iPhone or Apple Watch directly against the keypad. All those methods unlock the door. However, here is the other huge issue... There is no way that you can disable the auto lock and keep your door unlocked during the day. That's a huge problem that to date, the company has not addressed. The door will lock every time it is closed. There is a "passage mode" that allegedly allows you to keep the door unlocked for a certain period, but research I did shows that users are complaining that it's cumbersome to use and that the door should have a simple setting to keep itself unlocked until programmed otherwise. I hate to give 3 stars to this lock. It's a 5-star lock, no doubt. I highly recommend it. However, the paper and video instructions are so poorly detailed that novices are going to have a tough time. Those who have more experience with these kinds of things will probably breeze through installation. There is also the issue of not being able to keep the door unlocked during the day. In the end, I would still recommend this door lock. I think its the best of its kind, but there are some serious issues that Aqara needs to address.

We got a bunch of U100 and U200 locks previously and Aqara lying to us! The batteries last a lot longer than they say! And I pass through our doors a lot more often than the average person. And yes, I'm in a cold climate in both Detroit where we lived and now in the mountains of West Virginia. For the house in WV I ordered six of these and installed one to date. Did so right at the beginning on the cold. When I installed the lock it was 70º, sunny and beautiful. By the time we left it was 24º and the lock was crusted over in a thick layer of ice. Get this! The lock read my thumb print through the nice - no problem! And the keypad also worked brilliantly. I've got to say Aqara, at least with their lock products, seems to have an "under promise and over deliver" policy and I love it! I don't like to mention competing products in reviews but I've got to say: I removed our top-of-the-line Level Lock Plus in favor of an Aqara lock. They're more responsive, less troublesome, and far more trustworthy as devices go. You get the sense from their marketing that Level is the top of the heap but they're not. If you're running an Apple Home these are the ones you want. Turn on Express Passage and your door unlocks the first time you raise your device to it - every time, though you'll never use the feature with these as the thumb print is so much more convenient. I don't work for them. I didn't receive a test product. I'm just a really, really impressed and extremely happy customer. Aqara did it again with the U300. It's about as perfect as lock as you could hope for if you're needing a smart knob-replacement lock that truly supports your chosen ecosystem. Go on and buy with confidence. These things are dope. ❤️💋 Regarding some of the issues reported by users here and in other places: 1) Communication issues are likely environmental in my experience. Make sure you have an AppleTV, HomePod, or HomePod mini within 30ft of your lock. Make sure there's no brick and very little plaster and lathe between your lock and your HomeKit or Aqara hub. 2) Apple Home, HomeKey and other issues: Just remember you don't actually need the Aqara App if you're using HomeKit. It's a good idea to use the app so the lock is associated with you through their app and your account, but the app itself has nothing at all to do with HomeKit. In fact, anything you do through HomeKit is written to the lock separately. They're two different worlds and Aqara was wise to keep them separate. 3) If you're thinking about a smart lock have a look at your door first. If your closure is weird or unreliable, if after your close your door you notice there's a lot of pressure on the knob latch, or if your door frame has simply relinquished "square", this or any other smart lock is likely going to be problematic. Manual locks on doors that require fidgeting to make work are generally fine because they're manual. But those same doors are likely to introduce problems as most smart locks are made for new doors, or at least doors that close and rest properly. Be sure to assess your door first, If it has problems get those addressed BEFORE trying to install any smart lock. A bad closure will see your locks fail, not last, batteries may die faster...

The U300 appears to be a good lock, however their technical support is the worst i have experienced. I have two U300 locks that are reporting the same MAC address. They will work just fine if they are on different Thread networks, but if they are on the same Thread network, communication with Home Assistant is with one or the other but never both at the same time as can be seen in the history in HA. Also, if you try to change a device that has ever been connected to an Aqara hub M3 to another thread network you cannot simply reset the connection and relink, you have to do a complete factory reset, which will lose all you user data, or the lock will continue to look for the M3 even if the M3 is no longer in use. So if you plan to use these locks for multiple units in an Apartment complex, especially if you use multiple Eero's for you border routers, stay away from the M3 hub. As of now it is not possible to use multiple locks on the same Tread network, at least I can't because my 2 locks show the same MAC and even though MAC is not used beyond the Border Router, it is used from device to device in the Thread network. I have tried to work with technical support for weeks and although they respond fast, their knowledge seem to be non existent when it come to network issues. I am not sure they even understand why having 2 devices with the same MAC is a problem. I would love for these locks to work. They appear to be the best lever lock solution out there. I have one on a mail room that is used 100's of time a day and has never failed but I cannot move forward for apartment doors when you cannot put 2 locks on the same Thread network. So if you only need one, I would suggest you give it a try, but if you want to use several, move forward with caution. Update: Aqara sent a replacement lock which allowed me to test and evaluate. Here are my finding. First: If the lock is ever placed on a Aqara hub you will not be able to move it to another thread network such as provided by Eero, even if the Aqara hub is no longer in use. Even after a complete factory reset, if you try to bring it into home Assistant, it will always look for the Aqara thread network and refuse to use another available TBR even though there is a different thread network set as preferred in HA. Second: In home assistant, the MAC address shows as 38:ee:01:20:e3:de:02:08 for any of the three Aqara locks I have tested. This is most likely a problem in HA and not in the Aqara lock. Third: It is not possible to pair the lock to another TBR by simply doing a reset and new pairing. You have to always go to a full factory reset, which blows away all user data to move the lock from one TBR to another. Fourth: If you intent to use an Eero network as the TBR don't ever let the lock pair with an Aqara Hub and it is easier to set it up with Matter on Alexa and share the lock with HA through Matter than to try to set it up directly in HA. This is particularly disappointing since Aqara is supposed to be a "Work with Home Assistant" partner and the user base of Home Assistant is growing rapidly. Fifth: the Application is only fully functional if you have an Aqara Hub such as the M3. You cannot setup users unless you are in Bluetooth range without their hub. This may work for a home user, but if you intent to use these locks in a Multi-unit building, it is less that convenient. The App is a nice App, but it would be much more usable if it would allow you pair the lock with any available Thread network so you could manage users remotely. If you do use the lock on Alexa or HA on a Eero thread network, you can't share it with the Aqara App to have full control of users remotely. If you use this lock in a HA setting without using their Hub, then you can only manage users if you are near the lock. You can't manage users from HA.

The Aqara U300 works great! I really love the passcode, fingerprint, and Bluetooth access. My house is about 2,200 sq ft, and I’m able to control the lock via Bluetooth throughout the entire house without any issues. If you want NFC or Apple Wallet features, you do need to purchase an Aqara Hub, but overall the user interface and functionality are excellent. Installation was easy for me since my garage door already had a handle-style lock. It is definitely more expensive compared to other smart lock systems, but in my experience, it’s worth it. I previously used an August lock, and the connection was very inconsistent. The Aqara U300 feels much more reliable and polished in comparison.

According to the Aqara website the U300 is: “Rated IPX4” and “is ideal for outdoor use, operating down to -22°F and in rainy conditions.” Well, yeah, not really. I love the lock and had waited for its release since Aqara first mentioned that it was under development last year. When it became available I ordered two. The features are terrific and it’s easy to install and set up plus the build quality feels nice and solid and the display is excellent even in full sunlight. Unfortunately, after only a few months I started to see the display face separating or delaminating around the edges and it’s only gotten worse as you can see in the photographs and no, this isn’t the plastic film used to protect the face during shipping, this is the actual glass plate itself. Both of the locks are showing this problem, one much worse than the other. Overall I love the lock but absolutely cannot recommend buying it at this time especially for outdoor use. Hopefully Aqara will correct this issue because the lock features are great but this faceplate is simply unacceptable. Update #1. After contacting Aqara customer support they requested some information on the local environmental conditions which I sent them. I have currently agreed to accepting two replacements but, given that both of my locks have delaminated, Aqara has only mentioned that they are investigating the problems not that they have solved it so I expect that these replacements will not be any better.This appears to be a fundamental engineering issue which Aqara will need to solve but will I update this review once I see how the replacements perform. Update #2. Aqara sent me two replacements but, unfortunately, both have delaminated again in the exact same manner as the first two. While it’s great that Aqara responded by replacing the original locks it hasn’t fixed the fundamental problem with the display face. As I said, it’s unfortunate as I really like the looks and function of the locks, but I simply cannot recommend them for use in exposed outdoor locations which is, of course, their fundamental purpose.

Todo ha sido perfecto: el envío, el producto y la entrega se ha realizado antes de lo previsto.

Excelente calidad, funciona muy bien

Funciona perfectamente, la instalación es fácil siguiendo las instrucciones además se puede usar Apple Homekey

tenía un cable suelto dentro del aparato y dejó de funcionar a las pocas semanas. el problema principal es que NO TIENE NINGUNA GARANTÏA. Ni el vendedor ni el fabricante se quisieron hacer cargo

1 star because I can’t give less. First one I purchased moisture developed under the keypad after a few months. Contacted them, they sent a replacement. The replacement came and would not setup. The main pad stayed dark so it could not be used. I was asked to send a video, which I did. Their email could not accept the video, so I had to compress them send and after a week I got a response saying they needed a longer video of me going through the setup process, which I couldn’t because there wasn’t a working pad. Needless to say I did not get a second replacement. Also the iPhone setup is horrible. After hours of googling and YouTube videos I finally managed to set my phone up to unlock (which is the only reason I purchased this model to begin with) Please do not purchase this product, it will only last a few months and give out. Absolute garbage.