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

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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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Full Reviews:
Nuki 4: • Nuki 4 - Matter over T...
Nuki 4 Pro: • The Future of Smart Ho...
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@MarksTechVlogs Месяц назад

Purchase Links: Save 10% off all Nuki orders at shop.nuki.io with code MARKSTECHVLOG (Ends 25th Sep '24) Nuki: geni.us/r4QIAi Aqara U200: geni.us/Mxgu6tp Switchbot Lock Pro (Amazon): geni.us/bZmQR Switchbot Lock Pro (Switchbot): Save 10% when you use the Switchbot shop at bit.ly/4aHBWdC with code 10UPPVGKHGYZSX

@TheJoaolyraaraujo 6 дней назад

Great review

@TheJoaolyraaraujo 6 дней назад

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

@NunoBem 2 дня назад

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

@bobcat0217 18 дней назад

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.

@seenoweevil1991 17 дней назад

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.

@MarksTechVlogs 17 дней назад

You can still get out of home with the 3 with Apple HomeKit or if you buy a Nuki bridge. The LOQED is no longer available as sadly the company went bankrupt a few months back

@ArminTalic Месяц назад

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.

@MarksTechVlogs Месяц назад

The Ultion Nuki Plus is a great pack and I really hope we will eventually see something from Nuki with homekey 🤞

@Charles0002 Месяц назад

Never buy a product you if a possible future feature is the factor that’s going to make your happy or not. Always base your decisions on the current set of features.

@ArminTalic 28 дней назад

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

@MarksTechVlogs 28 дней назад

I guess absolutely nothing...but that would apply if you had a thumb turn lock...and probably when someone has got that far they're going to find a way in anyway. The main advantage is that from the outside they can't tell that you have a smart lock unless you have a keypad or something on the outside

@ArminTalic 28 дней назад

@@MarksTechVlogs Yep, fair point. I guess it comes down to overall security posture around the home, and appetite to risk etc...

@oliv3irasam 21 день назад

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.

@selfhealer1 Месяц назад

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?

@MarksTechVlogs Месяц назад

I don’t, I use the Aqara adapter with the Ultion cylinder with no issues

@lukaszwasylow6410 Месяц назад

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?

@MarksTechVlogs Месяц назад

If geofencing is important then the Nuki is the best choice, the Switchbot and Aqara don’t yet have geofencing, the Aqara is mostly my favourite because of Apple homekey. I’d also probably go for the Nuki Pro over Nuki as the built in WiFi means you don’t need a hub for out of home access

@lukaszwasylow6410 Месяц назад

@@MarksTechVlogs Thank you! Much appreciated. And great work with channel ! Looking forward for more content.

@mofi007 25 дней назад

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

@MarksTechVlogs 25 дней назад

Thanks, I’ve not used one of those, it’ll be interesting to see if they add Matter or HomeKit support in the future

@dubyadubyaeee 12 дней назад

Do you use the m3 hub ?

@MarksTechVlogs 12 дней назад

I do because I was sent one by Aqara but the only thing it gives you is away from home access to lock/unlock and monitor the lock in the Aqara App so isn't really worth it as you already have that via Apple home