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Aqara Smart Lock U100

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Type

Lock mechanism type
Deadbolt
Mortice lock

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Month and year tested
September 2024

Specifications

Interior handle
Knob
Door thickness (mm)
35-45.5
Lock backset (mm)
60, 70 (adjustable)
Bolt hole diameter (mm)
25
Spindle hole diameter (mm)
54
Battery type
4 x AA alkaline
Battery indicator
Yes in app
Batteries supplied
Online account required for app
Personal details required for app
Email address, country
Internet connection required for app
Yes (if app has been closed since last connection)
Country of origin
China
Website
aqara.com

Cost

Price
$499.00

Features

Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Yes (via supplied bridge)
PIN unlock
Fingerprint unlock (biometrics)
Smartphone app unlock
Geofencing
Key fobs included
2
Keyhole
Remote access
1
Guest access
1
Anti-peep
Autolock window (seconds)
Not enabled by default
Adjust autolock window
Yes (did not work during testing)
Unlock attempts limit
10 attempts within 10 minutes will lockdown for 30 minutes
Double unlock
Access logs
Internet connection required to access logs
Away mode
Passage mode
Google Home
Alexa
Siri
Push notifications
Yes (via E1 hub)
Set up without app
No (app required)
Back-up power
External USB-C connector for power bank

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