Smart door locks with Zigbee
A mature mesh protocol that works fully locally through a Zigbee coordinator: Zigbee2MQTT, ZHA, a Hue Bridge or an Aqara hub.
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| Spec | Aqara Smart Lock U100 |
|---|---|
| Owner rating Average Amazon rating. Fewer than ~100 ratings is not very reliable. | 4.1 |
| Ratings | 2,605 |
| Launched | — |
| Works with |
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| Protocols | Zigbee, Bluetooth |
| Specs complete Share of this category’s specs we have a sourced value for. | 81% |
| Unlock methods Auto-unlock uses your phone's location. Fingerprint and keypad work without a phone, useful for kids and guests. | AppKeypadFingerprintNFCApple Home Key |
| Auto-lock Locks itself after the door closes. Works best with a door sensor. | Yes |
| Door sensor Knows if the door is open or closed, not just locked. | ? |
| Installation Retrofit locks sit on the inside and keep your existing key. Renters usually want retrofit. | 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 |
| Security certification Independent tests such as SKG (NL), VdS (DE) or ANSI/BHMA (US). | Meets BHMA Grade 3 standard (manufacturer statement) |
| Battery life Manufacturer estimate at ~8 operations per day. Wi-Fi locks drain faster than Thread or Bluetooth. | 8 months |
| Battery Rechargeable packs are convenient but the lock is offline while charging unless you have a spare. | AA |
| Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz has longer range. Dual band helps in crowded apartment buildings. | No |
| Thread Low-power mesh used by Matter. Needs a Thread border router (HomePod mini, Nest Hub, SkyConnect…). | No |
| Zigbee Mature mesh protocol. Works locally with Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA in Home Assistant. | Yes |
| Bluetooth Usually only for setup or short-range control. | Yes |
| Matter Works with every major platform locally. Check which device types are supported — some features may stay app-only. | Yes |
| Home Assistant Core integrations ship with Home Assistant. HACS integrations are community-maintained and can break after updates. | ? |
| Alexa | Yes |
| Google Home | Yes |
| Apple Home | Yes |
| Works offline Keeps working with your internet down — schedules, automations and local apps still run. | ? |
| 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 |
| Firmware updates via HA Update the firmware from Home Assistant without the vendor app (Zigbee2MQTT OTA, Matter OTA). | ? |
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