Aqara U100 Smart Lock Blew My Mind! 🤯

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Let’s check out the new Aqara U100 smart lock that works with Apple HomeKit, Matter, and supports Apple HomeKey. We’ll look at what makes this smart lock unique, some issues I’ve experienced, and the HomeKit features.
Note: Aqara later deemed this lock as defective and sent out a replacement unit that is working much better
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0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Design
1:01 - Passcodes, Fingerprints, NFC Tags, Mechanical Key, USB-C Port
2:45 - Auto-Lock
3:53 - Aqara app settings (User Management, etc)
4:54 - Apple Home App Access Codes
8:04 - Apple Home Key Overview
9:53 - Problems I’ve experienced…
11:32 - Final Thoughts
➡️ As far as the “offline” issue I mentioned in the video…I didn’t test it extensively since I hadn’t fully set the lock up with Home Key or passcodes at the time and was in a rush to get back inside, but this is what Aqara has said… “being offline when connected to an Aqara hub should have no impact on the unlocking with a passcode, a fingerprint and the Apple home key, as the U100 is designed to function with Bluetooth and NFC without connecting to any Aqara hub.” To get the lock back online, I removed the batteries and put them back in and it starting working again.
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@AdamsTechLife Год назад

➡️ *Note: Aqara later deemed this lock as defective and sent out a replacement unit that is working much better* 6 Month Later Review (Good & Bad): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8kVw0dRN5-Q.html

@noahgrayhek1100 Год назад

I was curious when you mention that because as you said in the description, it should work with fingerprint and pin. But also If you set it up with your phone in the Aqara app, you should be able to control the smart like with your phone through Bluetooth. I found this out because I didn’t notice that I hadn’t connected my lock to the hub for like 30 minutes. 🔒

@myHomeKithome Год назад

It is a pretty slick looking lock and is so versatile. I like the U100 / G4 combo. It's a solid smart front door solution. Great review!

@AdamsTechLife Год назад

For sure!! Thanks for watching! 😊

@sarabradley919 Год назад

The thumbprint feature is awesome great video 🎉

@AdamsTechLife Год назад

It’s a great feature I’m happy to see. Thanks for watching! 😊

@D3clawed Год назад

Love how you broke down needing the aqara hub for some things. Feel like other Apple home RU-vidrs fail to mention using things with/without hubs.

@AdamsTechLife Год назад

Glad i could help my friend :) Thanks for watching!

@user-sy7co9mi2z 7 месяцев назад

A review of a gate lock would be awesome. Loving the channel.

@AdamsTechLife 7 месяцев назад

Glad to hear your enjoying the videos and finding them helpful! Are you meaning like a smart gate lock or something like a basic lock with numbers?

@user-sy7co9mi2z 7 месяцев назад

@@AdamsTechLifea smart gate lock. They are a trickier problem in some ways because they need to be waterproof. For both internet and external locks the other interesting consideration which I have never seen a video by anyone on is the double sided lock, ie the style where you traditionally need a key both sides (the idea being that should someone break in through a window it is harder for them because they still can’t just carry your stuff out through a door. I have seen this used to section houses as well. Eg a two story house into lower and upper levels. This is also effective for security and energy management.

@fadoodle Год назад

Very good video, as usual. Question: When did the Aquara Lock start working again? How long was it unusable? What did you have to do to return functionality? Thank you.

@AdamsTechLife Год назад

Thanks so much. I just realized I forgot to put that part in of how I fixed it but basically it was offline for at 10 hours (while I was away). I fixed it by taking one battery out and putting it back in and that seem to get it back online, been working since.

@fadoodle Год назад

@@AdamsTechLife Thanks. I'm definitely considering this lock based on your excellent review.

@andresate6314 Год назад

Great video man. I’ll try it too .

@AdamsTechLife Год назад

Thanks for watching my friend! 😊

@andresate6314 Год назад

@@AdamsTechLife also I bought a Case using your link 😃

@AdamsTechLife Год назад

Thanks so much!! Enjoy! 😊

@BeamerTime354 Год назад

I have apple car key on my bmw and it’s awesome. This lock is a possible replacement for my current one.

@AdamsTechLife Год назад

whoah that's awesome!!

@thomastevis8655 Год назад

Awesome videos sorry I’m soo late

@AdamsTechLife Год назад

Thanks for watching! 😊 ❤️

@IIBLUEll 10 месяцев назад

I watched your home security videos looking for the best option for my bedroom. I reached a point where I can’t decide which is the best option for a bedroom that is also my workspace which I go in & out multiple times in a row. Is the camera, door lock or the door sensor is best for this specific purpose? I don’t mind the price I’m buying my peace of mind.

@AdamsTechLife 10 месяцев назад

Without any additional context with your situation, I can't say for sure and it depends what you need as each have their own benefits

@santiagoo206 10 месяцев назад

Any idea when this will go back on sale? It was 30% off on prime day and I missed it. Do you have a promo code for it by chance? Really want it 😩

@AdamsTechLife 10 месяцев назад

I don't know when it'll go back on sale. I don't have a promo code, but Aqara's devices usually go on sale often :)

@stanfordshultz9665 Год назад

Aqara gos off line way too often for this lock to be useful but I still like aqara products. I use the M2 hub and many child devices.

@AdamsTechLife Год назад

I’m not gonna say Aqara is perfect, but fwiw I will say from personal experience Schlage went offline way more than Aqara for me 😳

@timwheelermusic Год назад

With the Schlage connect lock, codes are stored IN the lock itself, so a programmed code is always available to unlock the door, even when its offline. So while the lock can go dead, or possibly fail, electronically, it does not need to be online to function. Sounds like Aqara lock needs online access to function? That's not great. Can you confirm this? Are codes not stored in the lock itself? Is there a reset button on the lock, and if so, would that return functionality?

@AdamsTechLife Год назад

See the description in the video about this :)

@abhilekhdas8048 10 месяцев назад

Can I remotely lock and unlock doors using this lock . For example I am at a grocery store and forgot to lock my door, then can i lock the door from the grocery store?

@AdamsTechLife 10 месяцев назад

With the right parts mentioned in this video, yes :)

@n25992 Год назад

Can you remotely manage guest password or do you have to be near the lock with Bluetooth on to set it up ?

@AdamsTechLife Год назад

bluetooth only without home hub, remotely with apple home hub in the home app (aqara app codes requires aqara hub)

@user-sy7co9mi2z 7 месяцев назад

Can you please do a review of the new Yale lock that works with Apple keys.

@AdamsTechLife 7 месяцев назад

I'll see what I can do, thanks for the suggestion!

@user-sy7co9mi2z 7 месяцев назад

@@AdamsTechLife awesome thank you :)

@MarkSnop 4 месяца назад

hi there great video I learned a lot. I’m having problems using the Apple HomeKit and the home lock. Inside of Apple HomeKit I have the lock u100 when I go to the properties the manage access menu option is not there, so I cannot add any users. Is there a trick to this?

@AdamsTechLife 4 месяца назад

i haven't heard of that before. when i set up the lock, i added it from the aqara app and binded it to HomeKit and the manage access feature was there. maybe try resetting it and re adding?

@MarkSnop 4 месяца назад

Did you add the lock to HomeKit from HomeKit side or from the Aqara side? The lock is for sure working inside of HomeKit. If I'm on the Aqara app settings->other platforms it says not bound. That doesn't make any sense. If I try to find it from there it asked to add an accessory. What accessory am I adding? I'm in the.Aqara app and my HomeKit runs from my Apple TV and doesn't have a set up scan code. Maybe it's talking about adding the lock to itself or something I am so confused. .@@AdamsTechLife

@cslink23 Год назад

I'm confused about apps/hubs/features/ecosystems. Please help. I installed the lock at my dad's as we often need quick access and in-home help. Everyone (except me) uses iEverything so this seemed to fit. He has a Google hub but nothing homekit yet. I'd like a good breakdown of what I need to add next and which hubs/apps to use. I'd like for iPeople to be able to use their phones/watches to unlock. And if this could work with Google and smartthings, it would be a big success. Thanks

@AdamsTechLife Год назад

Thanks for your comment. So for what to add next and what apps to use that all depends on what you need, ie contact sensors, smart plugs etc. but Aqara is a good brand that works with all ecosystems

@cslink23 Год назад

@@AdamsTechLife I thought I may have provided some info on what I need, no?

@theflyerpr40d Год назад

Hi, The Offline issue, so Homekey don’t work? Or fingerprint? Or Bluetooth? Or the Unlock Code? Nothing worked? It seem you don’t mentioned much on that important part. Thanks!

@AdamsTechLife Год назад

I didn’t have HomeKey set up at the time but I didn’t extensively test the other unlocking methods. Thanks for watching! 😊

@theflyerpr40d Год назад

@@AdamsTechLife oh ok, that sound fair. It would stay a unknown if it would work in those situations.

@avalongamer8897 16 дней назад

Without a huh of any sort, appe or aqara, can I still unlock this with fingerprint, iPhone and Apple Watch ?

@AdamsTechLife 13 дней назад

Yes, only within bluetooth range and not remotely.

@vsChris 6 месяцев назад

How is the long term review coming along, are you still planning on doing that video?

@AdamsTechLife 6 месяцев назад

it'll be up this weekend 😊

@vsChris 6 месяцев назад

@@AdamsTechLife If I could heart this, I would. Really looking forward to that video haha

@cameronw99 Год назад

When the lock was offline, did the code or fingerprint fail to unlock it? That seems pretty poor if it won't work without internet connectivity!

@AdamsTechLife Год назад

Yeah, nothing would work though I didn’t do extensive testing cause I was in a rush to get back inside lol

@StrifePulse Год назад

@@AdamsTechLife The battery probably disconnected

@AdamsTechLife Год назад

Yep appeared to be the case

@ricardoaxelpadillagonzalez3538 5 месяцев назад

It has happened to me 3 times. It goes off. First time I had the backup key. Second time it failed with fingerprint but worked with passcode. The third time was horrible due to the backup key was far away from home and I had no way to access my house =( Horrible product cuz of that really important issue

@missj7765 Год назад

Gonna replace the level lock I have with this one bc that lock is terrible 😢

@AdamsTechLife Год назад

Yeah, I've heard it's had a lot of issues. Aqara seems to be the most stable one out so far. Thanks for watching! 😊

@wiseslee4792 Год назад

Newbie here~ I just bought from Amazon couple days ago for my new home~ Do you need aqara hub in order to control from homekit?? 10:39

@AdamsTechLife Год назад

I mentioned this in the video at the homekit part but...not required but def helpful ;)

@wiseslee4792 Год назад

Sorry to bother you again~ what would be the benefit of connecting it to your aqara hub

@m.a.s2830 Год назад

How do you get a black apple home key?

@AdamsTechLife Год назад

The color is based off the color of the link itself. Black lock black HomeKey, silver lock silver HomeKey

@RoccoGallo Год назад

does this smart lock only Work with Apple?

@AdamsTechLife Год назад

no, the video talks about this :)

@Mr.C0ffee Год назад

FINALLY some affordable 💩

@AdamsTechLife Год назад

Haha right!! Thanks for watching! 😊

@lgumbiner 11 месяцев назад

Another youtuber hawking the Aqara Smart Lock. It appears that the presenter has not actually used this lock for more than a few days. During the one month that I have owned this lock I have gone through 4 sets of batteries. It is also very glitchy. Sometimes the keypad stops responding. Then a day or two later it will start working again. Homekit will randomly stop working. I have kept the firmware up to date but that did not make a difference. This lock comes across a a piece of cheap Chinese junk. There is a reason it is so inexpensive. You get what you pay for.

@AdamsTechLife 11 месяцев назад

This is my initial week long review...an extended review is coming later...per the video :) not much has changed tho. i am only explaining the issues I personally have experienced, I haven't experienced a glitchy keypad or short battery life. maybe you got a lemon? those things do happen unfortunately