What is a Smart Lock and How Does It Work

What is a Smart Lock ? How do they work ? Are they secure? Explore the secret and benefits of smart locks , and find the best one for your home.

Aqara's minimalist, affordable smart lock has a nice price tag and works well, but the expensive Aqara hub is required to use all of its features.
Aqara Smart Lock B50

An affordable, hub-free smart lock with multiple unlocking methods, easy remote access, and simple rekeying.
The Aqara U100 is a versatile smart lock that allows you to lock and unlock your door in multiple ways, including with a keypad and a traditional keyway and with your fingerprint, voice, or phone.

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review
This Aqara smart lock knows when you've arrived at your door and unlocks itself using UWB technology. This is the future of smart locks .
The Aqara U400 is the first HomeKit lock with UWB support, unlocking automatically as you approach your door. Here's my full review.

I've tested dozens of smart locks, but I keep this one for its ...
The Aqara U100 is an excellent smart lock for Apple users and a solid pick overall - especially when it's $95 off.
The Aqara Smart Lock U200 is a premium keyless entry door lock designed for modern smart homes. It replaces your existing deadbolt with a sleek, silver-finished smart lock that supports a wide range of unlocking methods, including fingerprint recognition, PIN codes, NFC tags, Apple Home Key, and even traditional mechanical keys as a backup.

Aqara Smart Lock U100 Review
The Aqara smart lock U100 offers a winning deadbolt replacement option, especially for Apple users. Add a hub, and its capabilities expand even more.






Aqara's newest smart lock gets universal tap-to-unlock, but only iPhones and Apple Watches let you skip that step and just walk on in.