NEW Aqara U300 Smart LEVER Lock with Apple Home Key!

The Aqara U300 is the first smart lever lock with support for Apple Home Key and Matter over Thread! It also supports unlocking via fingerprints, NFC, passcodes, voice assistants, and more!

Update:The silver version of the U300 will not be available until November.

Thanks to @Aqara for sponsoring today's video.

Purchase Links & Discount Codes:
Code: SWUSU300 (20% off, valid Oct 23-29, 2024)

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NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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📌 CHAPTERS
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0:00 Chapters
1:34 What Makes It Special?
2:08 Matter Over Thread Support
2:42 What's In The Box?
3:17 The Design
3:41 Installing the Lock
4:38 Setting Up The Lock
4:58 Apple Home Setup
6:10 Apple Home Key
6:58 User Management
7:29 Other Features & Settings
8:26 8 Ways to Unlock
8:52 Battery Life
9:06 Pros & Cons
11:12 Final Thoughts
11:51 Price & Availability
12:01 Aqara's Smart Lock Lineup

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[movingloz]

Now we just need something for glass sliding patio doors hey. C’mon Aqara, you can do it. Please 🙏 . lol.

[GreenArrowNetwork]

That's a very quick Siri-initiated unlock! Way to go Thread! Thanks Shane, I've been waiting for a more normal looking interior lock/handle set.

[VitoAD]

Been waiting for this for the mud room door to the garage. Currently have regular round door knob which makes it difficult to open with items in my hand. The big lever will make it easy to open with my elbow. Also we lock that door at night and if I get home late from work and the door is locked I will need to call the wife to come down to open door. That if I don't have the key on me. Can't wait to get this installed.

[FilipRadelic]

Looks like a great option for indoors, now if we could have a double-sided version for places like backyard doors so someone can't just reach over the gate and unlock the smart lock manually. I don't understand how no one makes something like that yet.

[shanemlarsen]

Just bought it. Can’t wait to get it with same day delivery!!! Been anxiously waiting for it. Thanks!

[dcarl]

Just ordered. Used your link and code for 20% off. Thanks!!! Can’t wait to get it and try it out.

[andresate]

Cool, was looking for an easy smart lock for my garage door for the inside. Getting this one . Thanks

[ChrisPolg]

Now that I got my first commercial office. This is EXACTLY what I’m looking for

[josephvmarino]

Awesome! I've been waiting since January for this to drop!

[timdoehler]

Just got the lock installed... You mentioned it can be rekeyed but can't find that anywhere in the documentation (which are my only complaint as they are non-existent for a printed copy and overly simplistic on the video and PDF user guide). I'd like to rekey to my existing house key if possible. Great video, usually you are my go-to for apple home stuff and this is another winner 👍

[tiggerlove]

Aqara is really stepping up. Will be looking into this. Is there a chance you will be doing a review on the new E1 camera anytime soon..think it’s time to change up from the very old models 😂. Thanks for a great video

[MFortiZay]

excited. I already ordered one but I’m going to reorder with your discount code. Much appreciated!

[djz]

Only thing missing is a privacy mode button on the interior side that disables all unlock methods except the manual key

[aznpballa]

Sorry to bother you, but if you have some time, I would appreciate one measurement to see if it will fit on my door. My deadbolt is pretty close to my latch lock and I want to see if this would fit. Could you measure from the center of the fingerprint reader to the top of the lock? Thanks!

[josealeman]

Hello and thank you for the video. One question, how does it lock from inside?

[samb]

Only issue I see is it's IPX4 rating, the X meaning no data for solid particle protection i.e. dust, and 4 meaning only splash protection for water. II wouldn't use a IP4 rating electronic lock for an external door if there was any chance of rain hitting it. It really needs an IP66 rating for I would consider it for my external door use.

[JoshsSmartHome]

Nice video Shane, definitely something I’d consider for an interior door (I prefer deadbolt for exterior) - maybe the “Christmas workshop” would be an appropriate door…

[Rockovissi]

Is it possible to use this in conjunction with the U100? As in would there be enough space? I’ve been wanting a Smart Lock but sort of think they’re pointless if you still need to unlock the actual doorknob too but with a key.

[efmajacksonrosario]

Where can I find the silver edition that you have in the video?

[yungcrowley]

ITS FINALLY HERE, bruh i have been waiting on this one