This new smart lock works with Matter, Thread, and Apple HomeKit – and it’s yours with a 20% discount today
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Connected home tech company Aqara has launched a new smart lock that offers keyless entry for any smart home ecosystem, whether you useAppleHomeKit,GoogleHome, or Alexa.
You might recognize Aqara as the brand behind one of thebest video doorbellscurrently available (the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4, which we’ve been testing for the last few weeks), but its latest foray into home security – theAqara Smart Lock U300– looks particularly interesting.
As9to5Macexplains, limited compatibility is not an issue with the Smart Lock U300, which supports Thread, Matter, Apple HomeKit, and even Apple Home Key so you can unlock your door using your iPhone orApple Watch, even if the device is out of power.
Don’t have an Apple device? You can also unlock the Aqara U300 using a fingerprint reader, custom PIN (including one-time codes for tradespeople and visitors), the Aqara mobile app, a voice assistant, an NFC card, or a physical key in case of an emergency or power outage.
How to get 20% off
The Aqara Smart Lock U300 is available tobuy now from Amazon in the US, with a list price of $229.99 (about £170 / AU$340). Official pricing and availability for other territories has yet to be announced.
That’s already a pretty competitive price, and it gets even better if you use the codePRNAU300at the checkout to get 20% off, bringing it down to $183.99.
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Cat is TechRadar’s Homes Editor specializing in kitchen appliances and smart home technology. She’s been a tech journalist for 15 years, and is here to help you choose the right devices for your home and do more with them. When not working she’s a keen home baker, and makes a pretty mean macaron.
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