Aqara announces global availability of Smart Lock U200

Aqara has announced the official launch of the US$269 Smart Lock U200. 

It’s designed as a retrofit, keyless solution for home access management and offers security features and interoperability across smart home ecosystems and devices thanks to its native Matter compatibility.

The Aqara Smart Lock U200 brings a keyless lifestyle to a broad array of homeowners and renters, and provides multiple secure door entry options, including Apple home keys, which allow iOS users to unlock effortlessly by tapping a compatible iPhone or Apple Watch. According to the folks at Aqara, other unlocking methods of the Smart Lock U200 include:

Fingerprint recognition: Fast and secure access with the high-precision fingerprint reader.
PIN codes: Personalized codes can be entered on the included, pre-paired wireless keypad. Moreover, Aqara Home users can manage guess access easily with not only periodic passwords but also one-time passwords that can be remotely created, shared, and used even when the lock is disconnected from any platforms.
Mobile apps and voice assistants: Remote control via Aqara Home, Alexa, Apple Home/Siri, Google Home/Google Assistant, SmartThings, Home Assistant, and more1.
Aqara NFC cards: Quick and easy unlocking using Aqara’s NFC key fobs2.
Traditional keys: emergency access with the original keys.

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