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Aqara UWB Smart Lock U400
4.0 feature score
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Aqara Smart Lock U100
3.3 feature score
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Aqara U50 Smart Lock
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Hub requirements were mixed: reviewers liked avoiding an Aqara hub in Apple Home, but still emphasized the need for a Thread border router for full functionality.
Pros: Locking reliability, Lock/unlock speed
Cons: Bluetooth, Physical attack resistance
Hub requirements were the biggest ecosystem tradeoff: some saw the bundled hub as a no-brainer, while others disliked needing extra hardware for remote and Matter features.
Pros: Lock/unlock speed, Fingerprint
Cons: Keyway quality, Wi-Fi
Hub feedback was mixed: some Apple Home users can avoid an Aqara hub, but several reviewers disliked needing one for full features, volume controls, or broader integrations.
Pros: Access logs, Value and Price
Cons: Warranty and support, Wi-Fi