Wow, I’ve watched quite a few reviews on this lock and your review is by far the best and most informative. Enjoy the sub. 👍🏼

Nice to see reviews on products that can survive Canadian winters

I have the Wyze lock and have been using it for a couple years now since it came out. Works great in Alberta where it gets down to -40C. Batteries die quicker but that is to be expected. I like how it unlocks the door automatically for me when I get close to my door.

Send it to Lock Picking Lawyer.

Thanks Brian. 👍🏻👍🏻

Hi Brian, thanks for the vidoe, is it working on Zigbee ? I'm asking because I want to know if it can work also outside because I have a gate which I open the intercom from inside my house and i'm checking the Doorbird for it

I am somewhat new to home automations. If I have both the Aqara smart lock and doorbell, is it possible to create an automation such that the doorbell recognizes me (or specified friends/family) and unlocks the lock? Thanks!

Purchased the U100! For leveraging your iPhone as a Key, I need an Apple Home Pod Mini, Apple TV to set up the Apple Key or will the Hub M2 suffice? Thanks! I did not get the Home Key prompt upon set up via Adding Accessory in Home App.

Looks nice but often regular locks are recessed in the door a bit for security. This looks like it sticks out quite far, could it be knocked off or smashed with a couple of blows from a hammer or pried off with a lever?

Is the Aqara G4 doorbell compatible with HA? I'd like to get notifications on my TV/other devices/get a snapshot when I'm in the office....

Just curious, i currently have the Wyze snart lock ( original ) but it seems to go through batteries like crazy....like i have to rolace them at least once a year if not twice. I already have the Aqara M2 hub so this smart lock might be a nice update. Is it something youd consider a " standard " size as most smart locks? I didnt have to make any modifications to the door when i installed the Wyze lock and it would be nice if i could just swap out Wyze for Aqara.

Thanks!

I wish the had a drive in deadbolt latch instead of the additional piece making it so I have to carve out my door to install it. Some manufactures have the option to go from the rectangular to round. Only downfall for me, unless you can make it into a drive in style?

I want this lock more than ever now

I have a transitional home 10 hrs away. Can i see key code access from residents? Can i change the code long distance when they move?

Hi man thank you for showing this product this the best smart lock in the market is this compatible with samsung wallet there is an option to add a lock and open using nfc I know you mentioned it s compatible with smarthings but this is something new in samsung wallet

Great job, Brian! I have the U100 at totally agree with your assessment. I had two other brands before it so knew what I was getting into, but was still totally surprised and pleased with the versatility. I bought the Aqara NFC tag which is not yet available here in the states. I can see it being useful if you're all bundled up on a cold day, wearing gloves, and have your phone put away. It sets up in 15 seconds or less ad works along with the other methods. Aqara also provides some quality installation hardware like their strike plate kit with the plastic insert that makes things open/close smoother. One of the issues with any lock is getting the door ready for a smart lock. If the deadbolt is tough to open/close and the door doesn't close easily, you might have issues and still need some basic carpentry skills. Oh, my review of yours isn't sponsored. I paid full price for my lock. I just happen to really like it. It's great for folks in South Carolina, too, and so far has been totally gator-proof!

Hey Brian. Was just looking at this lock. Glad to see your review. One thing I didn't catch in the video is an automation to automatically unlock using geofencing. I love using that but have had issues with my current Yale lock always getting it done. Is this a possibility with it? Thanks!

If the property is a small house with 3 exterior doors. Would you put a smart lock on each door?

Great video, Brian. The openness doesn’t seem weird to me, but then again, maybe it’s because I’m so close to Canada. lol. If the St Clair River froze over, I’d have about a 2.5 to 3 mile walk to Sarnia, Ontario. Also, I should say it might be worth asking your landlord. I have some rentals, and am not opposed to be people doing things that are easily reversible. The only thing I’ve asked of people is to give me a key. So, it might be worth a phone call to the landlord to see if he/she is cool with you changing stuff out.

how well will all of this work on android will the NFC unlock work?

I really do not worry about the software hack, more so the actual key lock picking part of the lock. Based on what I see, is that a person that knows how to use a lock picking tool will be in the Aqara u100 secured house within 30 seconds. Good Video!

All my friends are going to have a personalized entry song and light show. Like a wrestling show. 🤣😅

I need this lock since the existing lock broke and I got locked in my room until I found a way to get out. I removed the broken lock and I hope I can get the smart lock so that only I can unlock it with fingerprint, PIN code and Apple Watch.

Any update on this working with SmartThings via Matter?

Great lock but I live in a condo that has an assigned code used like a passkey by management, My assigned code is 5 digits and this lock only accepts 6-10 digit codes. This lock would be perfect if they could change the firmware to accept 4-10 digit codes.

Evidently, reading the advertised installation requirements, it cannot be installed on a metal door. True?

The tap to wake feature messes everyone up. They think they put in the first digit already an unknowingly enter a wrong code. So frustrating!

My Wyze Lock Bolt fingerprint sensor stopped working less than a year :/

A Screen door version that can be paired/matched with this version would be required for me to make the switch to smart locks. No point pulling the keys out to unlock the screen door to the have to use the smart lock. And this is a big thing for us Aussies where it's pretty much guaranteed the front door is actually two, a screen and timber door.

Just tried to add an additional fingerprint code and screwed up EVERYTHING. Nothing works now, AND the labels in the app don't make sense and are NOT intuitive what I did six months ago means nothing and I cannot logically follow my way back. So I'm ripping it out and getting a simpler way less expensive 'fingerprint' door lock. UGH!!!!

I love their outside module and inside module, but not the instalation methond nor the lock mechanism. I would prefer either to not have a key option or to let me use my own key hub and door lock. The fact that you could use a regular key to open it makes it extremely vulnerable to regular thiefs who can easily brake a regular key hub. At this moment I use the Yale Lynus smart lock. I still have the option to use a key but I changed it to a more advenced key hub (Mottura) (harder to crack) and the lock itself it's decent in terms of automations and ease of use.

Adding that physical key is the invitation for thieves. F**king crazy.😂

I am an installer in Thailand. If you have a user who needs a skilled technician to install

You may have talked me into that Aqara !

Hi Brian, I just wanted you & your subscribers to know that Aqara U100 is now working with Smartthings

I guess you haven't tried the Wyze Lock?

The disclosure at 5:30 is like 5 minutes too far into the video. Being transparent about the relationship with the manufacturer is really important. It's not even a bad thing to lead with, IMO the "they sent the device, but didn't get to see this video before publishing" is a really great point, which only strengthens the reputability of this review.

This almost looks and runs like the Ultraloq 😮

So Android phones won't work?

Why would I want to unlock a door by getting out a clunky smartphone to touch a lock or press a button instead of keeping a small key in my pocket, getting it out, and turning it to unlock the door. With my car key fob in my pocket I just have to get within 3 feet of the door and press one button on the handle to unlock the door. A better use of technology!

The feature set is really tempting but it is just too ugly to install in my house.

I used and returned it in. As a daily user I have a lot to say. It’s not as smart as advertised. 1- Auto Unlock isn’t fast (it takes it more than a min to even Auto Unlock. 2 - lock would not read the 3rd phone we tried adding a home key to. (No matter what we did) .3- you have to be next to the door to even change any setting. 4- the door locking mechanism is really weak( so weak that when my daughter turned it back when it was locking , it kept making a sound as if it kept trying to lock). 5- touching the numbers on the keypad gave me little electrical shocks (I have no idea why)6- the auto locking can’t even tell the door is open so it should not lock. It just engages the mechanism to lock whether opened or half closed. As for the doorbell the least said the better . This doorbell won’t even chime when pressed. I get notifications even when a fly passes by the camera. I even get a notification when there is nothing there. This doorbell won’t even record to the sdcard in the chime as advertised. To record to the sdcard ,you have to open the Aqara app, click record and just stay on the app, it stops recording when you leav😂. Buyer beware!!!!! Instead of Aqara letting the device connect to the home wifi, they decide to let it connect to Bluetooth (then you have to buy a bridge ) 😂 Good part : 1- home key works (when you have been able to add it to a phone, fingerprint works fine too.

I like the features on this lock but it's so, so, so ugly. It's a black slab. Who has a house that has black slabs for appearance trims? Schlage seems to be the only one that cares about style.

Another youtuber hawking the Aqara Smart Lock. It appears that the presenter has not actually used this lock for more than a few days. During the one month that I have owned this lock I have gone through 4 sets of batteries. It is also very glitchy. Sometimes the keypad stops responding. Then a day or two later it will start working again. Homekit will randomly stop working. I have kept the firmware up to date but that did not make a difference. This lock comes across a a piece of cheap Chinese junk. There is a reason it is so inexpensive. You get what you pay for.

Fingerprint sensor and keypad work with wet fingers?