Aqara Smart Lock U400 vs TP-Link Tapo DL110

Aqara Smart Lock U400
61

$269.99

4.1 (459)
from $269.99
TP-Link Tapo DL110
47

$149.99

4.5 (861)
from $149.99

The Smart Lock U400 leads on specs, ahead in 2 of 3 areas.

The Smart Lock U400 wins 3 of the 4 specs where they clearly differ. The Tapo DL110 costs $120 less. Biggest difference: Thread (Yes vs No).

Biggest differences

Smart Lock U400Tapo DL110
Tapo DL110 · Power: 100 Tapo DL110 · Connectivity: 31 Tapo DL110 · Integrations: 11 Smart Lock U400 · Power: 10 Smart Lock U400 · Connectivity: 63 Smart Lock U400 · Integrations: 73 Power 10 · 100 Connectivity 63 · 31 Integrations 73 · 11

Not enough data to chart: Access, Privacy & Local Control.

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

    Smart Lock U400
    Smart Lock U400
    Yes
    Tapo DL110
    No
  2. Matter Works with every major platform locally. Check which device types are supported — some features may stay app-only.

    Smart Lock U400
    Smart Lock U400
    Yes
    Tapo DL110
    No
  3. Apple Home

    Smart Lock U400
    Smart Lock U400
    Yes
    Tapo DL110
    No
  4. Battery life Manufacturer estimate at ~8 operations per day. Wi-Fi locks drain faster than Thread or Bluetooth.

    Tapo DL110 · 100% higher
    Smart Lock U400
    6 months
    Tapo DL110
    12 months
  5. Security certification Independent tests such as SKG (NL), VdS (DE) or ANSI/BHMA (US).

    No better or worse
    Smart Lock U400
    BHMA certified (grade not stated)
    Tapo DL110
    ANSI/BHMA Grade 2

All 21 specs in the record

Based on 7 and 5 scored specs of 7. Unknown specs are skipped. How we score

Pick the Smart Lock U400 if…

  • you want Thread — the other one doesn’t have it
  • you want Matter support — the other one doesn’t have it
  • you want Apple Home support — the other one doesn’t have it

Pick the Tapo DL110 if…

  • you want to spend less — it’s $120 cheaper
  • you want more battery life: 12 months vs 6 months

Best price now

Smart Lock U400

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Tapo DL110

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The full record

21 specs, grouped by area.

1. Access

Even
Fact Smart Lock U400Tapo DL110 Margin
Unlock methods Auto-unlock uses your phone's location. Fingerprint and keypad work without a phone, useful for kids and guests. AppKeypadFingerprintNFCApple Home KeyAuto-unlock AppKeypadFingerprint
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 U400Tapo DL110 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). BHMA certified (grade not stated) ANSI/BHMA Grade 2

3. Power

Tapo DL110
Fact Smart Lock U400Tapo DL110 Margin
Battery life Manufacturer estimate at ~8 operations per day. Wi-Fi locks drain faster than Thread or Bluetooth. 6 months 12 months +100%
Battery Rechargeable packs are convenient but the lock is offline while charging unless you have a spare. Rechargeable pack Rechargeable pack

4. Connectivity

Smart Lock U400
Fact Smart Lock U400Tapo DL110 Margin
Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz has longer range. Dual band helps in crowded apartment buildings. No 2.4 GHz
Thread Low-power mesh used by Matter. Needs a Thread border router (HomePod mini, Nest Hub, SkyConnect…). Yes No
Zigbee Mature mesh protocol. Works locally with Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA in Home Assistant. No No
Bluetooth Usually only for setup or short-range control. Yes Yes

5. Integrations

Smart Lock U400
Fact Smart Lock U400Tapo DL110 Margin
Matter Works with every major platform locally. Check which device types are supported — some features may stay app-only. Yes No
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 No

6. Privacy & Local Control

Even
Fact Smart Lock U400Tapo DL110 Margin
Works offline Keeps working with your internet down — schedules, automations and local apps still run. Yes Yes
Cloud account required You must create a manufacturer account to set it up. Some devices stop working if the cloud shuts down. 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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