Aqara Serrure Connectée U200 avec Clavier à Empreinte Digitale, Matter sur Thread, Accès avec Clé Apple Home, Serrure Porte avec Batterie Rechargeable, Compatible Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, Noir

Works really well. Installed over key, fixed firmly with grub screws and feels solid. Keypad with finger print recognition works reliably and quickly. Paired with Smart Things via matter and does all I need it to. For more tinkering in the Aqara app you need to be within Bluetooth range ie at home, but for the most part don't need to bother with Aqara app and can do all I need via Smart Things. Lots of functionality, some of which is limited if you have to lift the door handle before engaging the lock. Generally works quickly. Does make a bit of a grinding noise ie is loud but where I have it it doesn't disturb anyone.

My Yale Conexis failed after eight good years, so I decided to try something different. Big mistake. I was tempted by the Aqara U200’s lower price compared to Yale, plus the added fingerprint reader. I did my homework, upgraded my door with a new handle and euro cylinder, and placed the order. I knew the mounting method was a bit odd — sticky pads and grub screws clamping onto the lock — so I even 3D-printed a custom part and screwed it in properly. But the problems started immediately. It’s so bulky that when you pull the handle, your knuckles smash right into the lock housing. Even my 13-year-old’s fingers couldn’t avoid it. Then came the actual locking. My door and new euro cylinder work fine; they’re not stiff, but there’s a slight notch where the bolt engages. My old Yale struggled a bit with this too, but never failed. But the Aqara’s calibration process couldn’t handle it. It kept thinking that notch was the end of travel, so it wouldn’t fully calibrate. They do offer a manual calibration mode — great in theory — but the lock just forgets it. If my wife hadn’t taken a physical key “just in case”, she’d have been locked out the first day. I came home, used the fingerprint reader (which is genuinely handy), heard the motor whir — and the door stayed locked. It either lost its position again or just assumes you’ll never unlock it manually so don't disturb the start and end positions. On top of that, manually turning it feels like you’re going to break something because it’s so stiff. In the end, the whole experience was so frustrating that it’s completely unusable for me. Back to Yale I go.

This smart lock has a range of compatibility options for various UK door locks. Installation was very easy and initial pairing to Aquara home app was easy enough - just ensure that you update firmware straight away. For Apple Ecosystem; if you wish to unlock with your watch/phone you need to ensure you have a HomeKit enabled hub that has thread border chip - the apple HomePod mini and later Apple TV with ethernet are required or upgrade your doorbell to the G410 camera which has the thread border hardware and you will find installation pretty straightforward so long as your WiFI signal strength and hub proximity are within range (true as of Sept 2025 at least). The keypad is well made and the finger print sensor is very responsive; giving additional access options as required. So far performance has been flawless once the calibration has been done - (it may take a few goes to make it consistent without error messages) Over all would recommend.

I'm giving the Aqara Smart Lock U200 4 stars. After having two Nukis in a row, I got frustrated with both the pricing of accessories and the slow response to software issues. While this lock has had its issues—setting up with Matter can be frustrating and I've seen others on forums having similar problems—the key is to properly follow the setup instructions from power on, especially holding the set button. It takes a while but does eventually get there. I run this on a Matter network with an Apple TV 4K and Home Assistant, and it works great. The software is actively being worked on, though it still feels slightly beta-like. There are a few features you miss with just a Matter setup without the Aqara hub, which is mentioned in the description, so double-check that you have what you need. In day-to-day use, the wife approval is high. The keypad, fingerprint, and HomeKey (which I love) all work flawlessly, with the fingerprint being the winner. The upcoming iOS 18 update this autumn adds Apple Home guest HomeKeys, which is a cherry on top. Overall, even though this smart lock has a few software updates to go before reaching its peak, it's without a doubt the best on the market for the UK. Until we get a solid option to handle multipoint locks, this is unquestionably the best UK option.

I can’t praise enough this lock. Very easy to install and setup. Very small delay to open, offers various ways to connect with different ecosystems, for me works seamlessly with HomeKit. Slick modern design. Thanks to great options in app it is easy to manage its sound as you can turn on quiet mode very easily and keep it working silently at night. Well worth the money.

Let me tell you, I've used a lot of smart locks over the years, and in my experience, the Aqara Smart Lock U200 is in a league of its own. From its sleek silver design to its seamless integration with just about every smart platform out there—Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, and SmartThings—this lock has it all.One of the standout features for me is the fingerprint keypad. It's not just about the added convenience, but the responsiveness. I remember one chilly morning when I was juggling a coffee cup and some groceries. The last thing I wanted to do was fumble for keys. With a swift touch, the U200 had me inside and warming up in no time. It's these moments that really elevate a smart lock from good to must-have.Plus, the inclusion of the Apple Home Key feels like they went the extra mile. If you're an Apple user like I am, you'll appreciate the fluid integration that doesn't miss a beat. Battery life has always been a concern for me with smart locks. However, the rechargeable battery of the U200 holds up impressively well under regular use. Come to think of it, it's actually been a few weeks before I last thought about recharging.What really seals the deal is that it supports Matter over Thread, which is proving to be the backbone of smart home future-proofing. I tend to think it's worth investing in tech that won't become obsolete too soon, and the U200 fits that bill perfectly.Overall, if you're in the market for a smart lock that combines functionality with future-facing technology, the Aqara Smart Lock U200 makes a compelling choice. It's the kind of smart home hardware you miss when you don’t have it.

I have a lot of Aqara kit and always found it reliable and easy to use. The lock itself was not tricky to install and when it works it is great but it just seems to lose its calibration and get itself in a muddle far too often saying it is locked when it is not, or the keypad will beep and accept a fingerprint but the lock does nothing. I've managed to lock myself out because it became unresponsive. It is also impossible to pair with the M3 hub. It worked once but after resetting everything and installing from scratch again it now fails to pair every time (and that includes resetting the M3 too) Installation may take 5 mins but you will be pulling your hair out for hours (and days) trying to get it all working as it should. It is a nice design, seems sturdy in terms of build but not yet ready for mass market.

I have a lot Aqara products. This time it is just very bad experience. The lock didn't work and faulty. The spinner doesn't turn itself while I could manually turn it easily. Every time I tried to run the calibration setup I could just hear the motor run something several times but not moving the spinner a bit. I tried uninstalling it and reinstalling it every time, with door open, and with the lock in hand. I just couldn't see the lock spinner turn. If that's only the issue it won't be such a big problem to me. Somehow it turned out worse because of the customer service. Amazon suggested me to go to Aqara website; Aqara website bot suggested me to go to Aqara app; Aqara app finally after questioning it offered me a link to submit a support ticket. Ok, well then I was just trying to submit. Then the even worse part happened. Every time when I clicked 'submit' the ticket the network will just broken and return after a while. It looks like just something trying to prevent me from bothering them. So at the end I could only choose to return. I never like the returning process of Amazon while I need to pack it, printing the label and labelling it, and drive to post office in working hours to deliver it. They say they'll only compensate me 9 GBP while the delivery here in Ireland will cost me 21 EUR min. I could only swallow the lost and finger cross the return and refund will go well.