Aqara's Home Key Smart Lock U300 reaches new low for fall Prime Day + HomeKit Secure Video devices starting at $42 [Sponsored]

Oct 10, 2024 HomeKit Secure Video

The Aqara Prime Big Deal Days discounts are now in full effect, delivering some of the best prices of the year on its most affordable smart lock solutions as well as the best price ever on the brand new Apple Home Key Smart Lock U300 with fingerprint reader and a whole lot more. The deals also carry over to the brand’s intelligent HomeKit Secure Video gear like the smart Camera E1 and the Video Doorbell G4 to keep a closer eye on your precious abode at a major discount. Head below for a closer look at the Aqara Prime Big Deal Days offers.

Aqara Smart Lock U300 with Apple Home Keys hits all-time low pricing

One of the clear highlights from this year’s Prime Big Deal Days offerings from Aqara would have to be the brand’s new Smart Lock U300. While Aqara does offer more affordable smart locks, especially with the fall Prime Day pricing at the ready, the new U300 is one of the brand’s most complete front door solutions with several high-tech features and multiple unlocking methods at the ready. That’s all on top of Matter Over Thread tech for faster operation, deeper security/automation support, and an up to 10-month battery life.

Alongside a fingerprint reader built right into the handle that supports up to 50 unique fingerprints, the U300 seamlessly integrates with the Apple Home ecosystem by way of an Apple 2-in-1 Matter Controller and Border Router (HomePods, Apple TV 4K, loads of Echo devices, and much more) and includes Apple Home Key integration. The latter of which allows you to simply wave your iPhone or Apple Watch in front the lock for entry, even if the device is out of power, as well as enables the ability to manage and share guest access (friends, family, the dog walker, contractors, and so on) through the Apple Home app.

Aqara Smart Lock U300
Price: $180 (Reg. $230)

  • Matter Over Thread Support
  • NFC and Apple Home Home Key
  • Temporary passwords
  • Ergonomic Fingerprint Reader
  • USB-C Emergency Charging
  • IPX4 Indoor/Outdoor use

Choosing between the U300 above and the U100/U50 models from Aqara is not just about the feature set though – the U100 is designed to completely replace deadbolt locks, while the U300 replaces non-deadbolt locks (lever and knob-style setups) and is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use cases, including side and garage entrances, home offices, storage rooms, and basements.

Aqara U50 and U100 Apple Home Key smart locks

Next up we have the brand’s more affordable, but still quite powerful and feature-rich U50 and U100 smart locks. Both of these models also feature Apple Home Key support, Matter integration, remotely configurable passwords, voice control options, and auto locking. You won’t get the fingerprint reader you’ll find on the more premium U300, but you’re still looking at perfectly capable front door options that you can still open with the iPhone or Apple Watch you likely have on you every time you approach, alongside a host of other access methods and integration potential with the rest of your smart home.

Aqara U50 smart lock
Price: $100 (Reg. $150)

  • Apple Home Key support
  • Matter support via the Aqara Matter bridge (M2, M1S/M1S Gen 2, G3)
  • Remotely configurable passwords, one-time local passwords, Apple Home Key, mobile apps (Aqara Home, Apple Home), voice assistants (Siri), Aqara NFC cards, mechanical key (included) for emergency use
  • Powered by 4 AA Batteries (6V batteries required, included) with up to 6-month battery life
  • Auto Lock and Do Not Disturb Mode

Aqara U100 smart lock
Price: $133 (Reg. $190)

  • Apple Home Key support
  • Matter support via the Aqara Matter bridge (M2, M1S/M1S Gen 2, G3)
  • Fingerprint, remotely configurable passwords, one-time local passwords, Apple Home Key, mobile apps (Aqara Home, Apple Home), voice assistants (e.g. Siri), Aqara NFC cards, mechanical key (included) for emergency use
  • Powered by 4 AA 1.5V batteries (included) with up to 8-month battery life
  • Auto Lock and Do Not Disturb Mode

HomeKit Secure Video Doorbell G4 and smart Camera E1

And to expand your smart home further, this year’s Aqara Prime Big Deal Days discounts carry over to the brand’s smart Video Doorbell G4 and Smart Camera E1. The former provides complete visuals and security to your front porch, the ability to answer the door without opening it, local face recognition features, and the same HomeKit Secure Video support you’ll get on the Camera E1 – this model features smartphone-controllable 360-degree Pan/Tilt view, 2K video resolutions, night vision, and 24-hour encrypted cloud storage that doesn’t cost you a nickel.

Aqara Video Doorbell G4
Price: $90 (Reg. $120)

  • HomeKit Secure Video Doorbell
  • Local Face Recognition
  • 24/7 Recording via microSD slot
  • Powered by a 6 AA 1.5V battery pack (included) or existing wiring
  • Included doorbell repeater
  • Custom Ringtones
  • Voice changing security feature

Aqara Smart Camera E1
Price: $41 (Reg. $60)

  • 24-hour encrypted cloud storage is included without any fees
  • 2K video resolution
  • 360-degree Pan/Tilt view
  • Night vision
  • HomeKit Secure Video
  • Wi-Fi 6 connectivity
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