Aqara Smart Lock U100 vs Aqara Smart Lock U400

Aqara Smart Lock U100
70

$149.99

4.1 (2.6k)
from $149.99
Aqara Smart Lock U400
61

$269.99

4.1 (459)
from $269.99

The Smart Lock U100 leads on specs, ahead in 1 of 4 areas.

The Smart Lock U100 wins 2 of the 3 specs where they clearly differ. The Smart Lock U100 costs $120 less. Biggest difference: Thread (No vs Yes).

Biggest differences

Smart Lock U100Smart Lock U400
Smart Lock U400 · Power: 10 Smart Lock U400 · Connectivity: 63 Smart Lock U400 · Integrations: 73 Smart Lock U400 · Privacy & Local Control: 83 Smart Lock U100 · Power: 60 Smart Lock U100 · Connectivity: 63 Smart Lock U100 · Integrations: 73 Smart Lock U100 · Privacy & Local Control: 83 Power 60 · 10 Connectivity 63 · 63 Integrations 73 · 73 Privacy & Local Control 83 · 83

Not enough data to chart: Access.

  1. Thread Low-power mesh used by Matter. Needs a Thread border router (HomePod mini, Nest Hub, SkyConnect…).

    Smart Lock U400
    Smart Lock U100
    No
    Smart Lock U400
    Yes
  2. Zigbee Mature mesh protocol. Works locally with Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA in Home Assistant.

    Smart Lock U100
    Smart Lock U100
    Yes
    Smart Lock U400
    No
  3. Battery life Manufacturer estimate at ~8 operations per day. Wi-Fi locks drain faster than Thread or Bluetooth.

    Smart Lock U100 · 33% higher
    Smart Lock U100
    8 months
    Smart Lock U400
    6 months
  4. Security certification Independent tests such as SKG (NL), VdS (DE) or ANSI/BHMA (US).

    No better or worse
    Smart Lock U100
    Meets BHMA Grade 3 standard (manufacturer statement)
    Smart Lock U400
    BHMA certified (grade not stated)
  5. Battery Rechargeable packs are convenient but the lock is offline while charging unless you have a spare.

    No better or worse
    Smart Lock U100
    AA
    Smart Lock U400
    Rechargeable pack

All 21 specs in the record

Based on 6 and 7 scored specs of 7. Unknown specs are skipped. How we score

Pick the Smart Lock U100 if…

  • you want to spend less — it’s $120 cheaper
  • you want Zigbee — the other one doesn’t have it
  • you want more battery life: 8 months vs 6 months

Pick the Smart Lock U400 if…

  • you want Thread — the other one doesn’t have it

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Smart Lock U100

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Smart Lock U400

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The full record

21 specs, grouped by area.

1. Access

Even
Fact Smart Lock U100Smart Lock U400 Margin
Unlock methods Auto-unlock uses your phone's location. Fingerprint and keypad work without a phone, useful for kids and guests. AppKeypadFingerprintNFCApple Home Key AppKeypadFingerprintNFCApple Home KeyAuto-unlock
Auto-lock Locks itself after the door closes. Works best with a door sensor. Yes Yes
Door sensor Knows if the door is open or closed, not just locked. ? Yes

2. Installation

Fact Smart Lock U100Smart Lock U400 Margin
Installation Retrofit locks sit on the inside and keep your existing key. Renters usually want retrofit. Full lock replacement Full lock replacement
Lock standard Euro profile cylinders are common in DE, NL, FR and the Baltics. Check the emergency function on your cylinder. US deadbolt US deadbolt
Security certification Independent tests such as SKG (NL), VdS (DE) or ANSI/BHMA (US). Meets BHMA Grade 3 standard (manufacturer statement) BHMA certified (grade not stated)

3. Power

Smart Lock U100
Fact Smart Lock U100Smart Lock U400 Margin
Battery life Manufacturer estimate at ~8 operations per day. Wi-Fi locks drain faster than Thread or Bluetooth. 8 months 6 months +33%
Battery Rechargeable packs are convenient but the lock is offline while charging unless you have a spare. AA Rechargeable pack

4. Connectivity

Even
Fact Smart Lock U100Smart Lock U400 Margin
Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz has longer range. Dual band helps in crowded apartment buildings. No No
Thread Low-power mesh used by Matter. Needs a Thread border router (HomePod mini, Nest Hub, SkyConnect…). No Yes
Zigbee Mature mesh protocol. Works locally with Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA in Home Assistant. Yes No
Bluetooth Usually only for setup or short-range control. Yes Yes

5. Integrations

Even
Fact Smart Lock U100Smart Lock U400 Margin
Matter Works with every major platform locally. Check which device types are supported — some features may stay app-only. Yes Yes
Home Assistant Core integrations ship with Home Assistant. HACS integrations are community-maintained and can break after updates. ? Matter
Alexa Yes Yes
Google Home Yes Yes
Apple Home Yes Yes

6. Privacy & Local Control

Even
Fact Smart Lock U100Smart Lock U400 Margin
Works offline Keeps working with your internet down — schedules, automations and local apps still run. ? Yes
Cloud account required You must create a manufacturer account to set it up. Some devices stop working if the cloud shuts down. No No
Subscription for key features Features locked behind a monthly fee, e.g. history, AI detection or remote access. No No
Firmware updates via HA Update the firmware from Home Assistant without the vendor app (Zigbee2MQTT OTA, Matter OTA). ? ?

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