#8Aqara Smart Lock U100

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Aqara Smart Lock U100

Apple Home Key deadbolt · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 9 2026

77
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Rank #8 of 10 · Smart Locks & Video Doorbells
$134.99
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The verdict

Why it scored a 77

At $134.99, the Aqara Smart Lock U100 is the cheapest route to Apple Home Key, letting an iPhone or Apple Watch tap to unlock even with a dead phone. Features scores 82 for that plus fingerprint, keypad, NFC, and a physical key, and Value sits at 82. Reliability is 83 across 2,500 ratings. The real caveat is the hub: remote access and Alexa or Google control require an Aqara Zigbee hub sold separately for roughly $50, which pushes the true price toward $185 for non-Apple households. Warranty drags at 55 with one year. It is for an Apple Home household that wants Home Key without flagship prices.

Key specs

What you're getting

  • Apple Home Key: tap iPhone or Apple Watch, even with a dead phone
  • Fingerprint (50 prints), keypad, app codes, NFC, physical key
  • Auto-lock via built-in gyroscope; Do Not Disturb mode
  • 4 AA batteries, up to 8 months; USB-C emergency power
  • Remote access, Alexa and Google need an Aqara Zigbee hub (~$50)
  • 1-year Aqara warranty; hub not included

ViperScore breakdown

FactorScoreWeightPoints
Value82×25%20.5
Quality72×20%14.4
Features82×15%12.3
Reliability83×15%12.4
Satisfaction82×15%12.3
Warranty55×10%5.5
Weighted total77

At a glance

  • Apple Home Key: tap iPhone or Apple Watch
  • Fingerprint (50), keypad, NFC, physical key
  • Alexa/Google/remote need Aqara hub; 1-year warranty
  • Price$134.99
  • TierApple Home Key deadbolt
  • Category rank#8 of 10
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