Aqara
Aqara Smart Lock U100
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Ranked #8 in Smart Locks
Backed by 3 cited sources
Covered by 3 outlets
Wirecutter's Apple Home pick and the cheapest reliable way to get Apple Home Key plus a fingerprint reader. Flawless in PCMag's testing, but it needs an Apple hub for remote access and CNET notes it has been outclassed by newer hub-free rivals.
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Key features
- ✓ Apple Home Key at a budget price
- ✓ Fingerprint reader, keypad, and physical key
- ✓ Deep Apple HomeKit integration
- ✓ Works with Alexa and Google via Aqara hub
- ✓ Regularly on sale under $150
The sources behind this ranking
3 cited sources cover Aqara Smart Lock U100. Here's the stance each one takes.
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Wirecutter Named Best for Apple Home in Wirecutter's 2026 guide. A Read → P 
PCMag Worked flawlessly in testing with a responsive keypad and a fingerprint reader that worked perfectly every time; no Wi-Fi, so remote access requires an Apple Home hub. A Read → C 
CNET CNET were fans of this lock but says it has been outclassed by the latest wave of smart locks that are more compact and don't require an extra hub for key features. C Read →