This Is The Only Smart Lock I'd Put On My Canadian House

This Smart Lock is king when it comes to both smart features and security, especially when we talk about the price. This is a very good lock, first and foremost, equipped with some of the very best home automation features you can have today.

That's right, the Aqara u100 is the only smart lock I'd put on my Canadian home, so this is the best smart lock for Canadians! At least, that's my opinion after having tested many smart locks in the last year.

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Brian

[CodyOttinger]

Wow, I’ve watched quite a few reviews on this lock and your review is by far the best and most informative. Enjoy the sub. 👍🏼

[coy]

Nice to see reviews on products that can survive Canadian winters

[FreddietheFly]

I have the Wyze lock and have been using it for a couple years now since it came out. Works great in Alberta where it gets down to -40C. Batteries die quicker but that is to be expected. I like how it unlocks the door automatically for me when I get close to my door.

[HughD]

Great job, Brian! I have the U100 at totally agree with your assessment. I had two other brands before it so knew what I was getting into, but was still totally surprised and pleased with the versatility. I bought the Aqara NFC tag which is not yet available here in the states. I can see it being useful if you're all bundled up on a cold day, wearing gloves, and have your phone put away. It sets up in 15 seconds or less ad works along with the other methods. Aqara also provides some quality installation hardware like their strike plate kit with the plastic insert that makes things open/close smoother. One of the issues with any lock is getting the door ready for a smart lock. If the deadbolt is tough to open/close and the door doesn't close easily, you might have issues and still need some basic carpentry skills. Oh, my review of yours isn't sponsored. I paid full price for my lock. I just happen to really like it. It's great for folks in South Carolina, too, and so far has been totally gator-proof!

[ferdinandmarxiefai]

Hey bud! Wondering if we can automate the lock such that I can make one of my Aqara switches to unlock the U100?

[donaldhoudek]

I really do not worry about the software hack, more so the actual key lock picking part of the lock. Based on what I see, is that a person that knows how to use a lock picking tool will be in the Aqara u100 secured house within 30 seconds. Good Video!

[niravniel]

Hi Brian, thanks for the vidoe, is it working on Zigbee ? I'm asking because I want to know if it can work also outside because I have a gate which I open the intercom from inside my house and i'm checking the Doorbird for it

[athiffaraz]

Hi ..are you still using this lock?

I'm looking to buy a smart lock with fingerprint sensor (apple home key isn't a must for me)

Do you recommend to go with this model or go with eufy? Saw a lot of bad reviews on amazon with eufy so i was considering...so what's your suggestion?

Your response will be highly appreciated

[Alex-gxmb]

If the property is a small house with 3 exterior doors. Would you put a smart lock on each door?

[crisacdalan]

Hi Brian, I just wanted you & your subscribers to know that Aqara U100 is now working with Smartthings

[rob-toolsandtech]

Great video, Brian. The openness doesn’t seem weird to me, but then again, maybe it’s because I’m so close to Canada. lol. If the St Clair River froze over, I’d have about a 2.5 to 3 mile walk to Sarnia, Ontario.

Also, I should say it might be worth asking your landlord. I have some rentals, and am not opposed to be people doing things that are easily reversible. The only thing I’ve asked of people is to give me a key. So, it might be worth a phone call to the landlord to see if he/she is cool with you changing stuff out.

[calvinsc]

Adding that physical key is the invitation for thieves.
F**king crazy.😂

[crate]

Looks nice but often regular locks are recessed in the door a bit for security. This looks like it sticks out quite far, could it be knocked off or smashed with a couple of blows from a hammer or pried off with a lever?

[Arachne]

All my friends are going to have a personalized entry song and light show. Like a wrestling show. 🤣😅

[mattconstance]

A Screen door version that can be paired/matched with this version would be required for me to make the switch to smart locks.

No point pulling the keys out to unlock the screen door to the have to use the smart lock. And this is a big thing for us Aussies where it's pretty much guaranteed the front door is actually two, a screen and timber door.

[digitaldoorlockin]

I am an installer in Thailand. If you have a user who needs a skilled technician to install

[JohnnyFan]

Purchased the U100! For leveraging your iPhone as a Key, I need an Apple Home Pod Mini, Apple TV to set up the Apple Key or will the Hub M2 suffice? Thanks! I did not get the Home Key prompt upon set up via Adding Accessory in Home App.

[TibiGamerDS]

I need this lock since the existing lock broke and I got locked in my room until I found a way to get out. I removed the broken lock and I hope I can get the smart lock so that only I can unlock it with fingerprint, PIN code and Apple Watch.

[ReeveLuiz]

Is the Aqara G4 doorbell compatible with HA? I'd like to get notifications on my TV/other devices/get a snapshot when I'm in the office....

[billligon]

Just tried to add an additional fingerprint code and screwed up EVERYTHING. Nothing works now, AND the labels in the app don't make sense and are NOT intuitive what I did six months ago means nothing and I cannot logically follow my way back. So I'm ripping it out and getting a simpler way less expensive 'fingerprint' door lock. UGH!!!!