Aqara launched its first smart lever lock, the U300 that we saw earlier this year at CES. Available in black or silver for $229.99 at amazon.com/dp/B0D496H9YV?tag=theverge02-20″>amazonThe U300 is one of the first smart lever locks to support Matter over Thread and Apple Home Key.
You can unlock these doors through the Aqara app or Matter apps like Apple Home, amazon Alexa, and Google Home, but Aqara also offers a wide range of other entry options, including fingerprint reader, keypad, or physical keys. incorporated. Apple Home Key support also means you can simply tap your iPhone or Apple Watch to enter, even when they're out of power.
Lever locks are typically found on garage doors, side entrances, and home offices. The edge Smart home reviewer Jennifer Tuohy is still in the process of testing the U300, but has found it incredibly easy to unlock so far. One reason is that the fingerprint reader is located inside the handle, so all you need to do is grab it as you normally would and it will unlock automatically.
Other notable features include weather resistance and IPX4 rating, so you can install the smart lock on interior and exterior doors. Aqara also promises a battery life of up to 10 months. There is also a USB-C emergency port.
