Nuki 4, Aqara U200 or Switchbot Lock Pro? Which is best for UK users in 2024?

The last 8 months have seen the launch of the 4th Generation Nuki Locks, the Switchbot Lock Pro and the arrival of Apple HomeKey in the UK thanks to the Aqara U200.

In this video I share an overview of the features of each of these, what they’re compatible with and what they’re like to use to help you see side-by-side which is the best. I have used each of these for longer periods of time and they’re all great!

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[bobcat]

The Switchbot supports location- based auto-unlock natively in the app which can be found under settings. It's been available for about 6 weeks, and although in beta, I've found it works fairly reliably.

[seenoweevil]

These videos have been very helpful, easily the best UK-centric smart lock content. I've spent the past couple of weeks umming and ahhing over buying a lock but I just can't make my mind up. I think I've ruled out retro-fit locks as honestly I just don't trust the lock to adhere to my existing lock frame and not a fan of the way it looks (I would also need a new lock barrel). I then ruled out the Simpled due to installation looking a faff and potentially requiring a new hole to be drilled for the cable, plus I don't really want a keypad/obvious outside appearance. The reviews of the Yale put me off, seems clunky and not too reliable. The Loqed is interesting but they don't even have stock currently on Amazon (bit weird). This leaves the Ultion Nuki. Currently they have the non-pro 3.0 on sale for £199 which is tempting as I honestly don't think I will ever use or want remote access. The pro 4.0 is £179 more expensive at £379 which seems like a poor deal. I did email Ultion and they said they won't start shipping the non-pro 4.0 until stock of the 3.0 is all gone.

[TheJoaolyraaraujo]

The U200 lacks the magnetic sensor option as the Nuki does.

[NunoBem]

Why didn't you try the Yale competitor (Yale Linus Smart Lock L2)? Isn't comparable to these by any reason?

[ArminTalic]

Hi, Mark. One thing I can't find an answer for, so figured I'd ask here as I see you have a door with a large window in it. The house we're buying has a slim window that runs vertically 1/2 the length of the door through the centre. If someone were to take a hammer to that, what's to stop them reaching their arm through and turning the smart lock to open the door? TYIA

[ArminTalic]

I’ve been down a rabbit hole of research on smart locks and locks in general today. I’m borderline ready to pull the trigger on the Ultion Nuki Plus and hold off on the fingerprint pad in the hopes the launch one with HomeKey soon. The U200 looks great, but I’m not a fan of hot it fits to the lock compared to the Ultion panel.

[lukaszwasylow]

So what your recommendations would be?
Looking for a first smart lock on multipoint and one of functionality would be geofencing and remote unlock. I understand that. All of them require extra hub to work? My system of choice is Alexa/google, don't have an apple nor a big fan of it.
I got feeling that you preferred u200?

[selfhealer]

I’ve gone from a ultion Nuki plus to a U200. I’m using the ultion cylinder from that that has a tail rather than a thumb turn and I’ve noticed that it is not a smooth with the adaptor supplied from Aqara. When I tried it with an Ultion key cylinder inside it was much better but I realised I couldn’t open the door from outside with a key. Did you notice a difference with the tail and the Aqara adaptor?

[mofi]

You should also include the Yale linus lock 2 which in my opinion is the best

[olivirasam]

I have a U200 and a Hub M3 installed at home, and I can say that I have never been able to pair them! I paired them once with the Apple Home Kit, because I have an Apple TV 4K, but when I tried again I could not do it again. The Matter / Thread technology in this equipment needs "improvements". IPv6 checked, all possible and imaginary settings and this crap does not synchronize, everything was reported to the mediocre Aqara support line and they do not solve anything. 3 Weeks and more than 100 attempts and nothing. If the lock is used without remote resource, it just does its job decently. Today I put everything in a box and sent it back to Amazon, I'm going for the Nuki 4 Pro. My patience has limits.