Aqara’s Smart Lock U50 with Apple Home Key support sees big-time 40% price drop today at $90

Reg. $150/$90

The official Aqara Amazon storefront is now offering its Smart Lock U50 with Apple Home Key support down at $89.99 shipped, Regularly $150, this is a deep 40% price drop delivering $60 in savings and the lowest price we can find. Today’s deal comes in at $30 under our summer Prime Day mentions and $10 below last year’s official Black Friday price drop. 

Apple Home Key-supported smart locks have traditionally come at a premium over otherwise comparable models without it. That mostly remains the case, but with today’s discount on the U50 you’re looking at one of the more affordable with the iPhone/Apple Watch unlocking from a brand we have featured plenty of times around here. 

As you’ll likely know from our launch coverage, the U50 provides support for Zigbee and Bluetooth protocols so it can work with the Aqara app hub-free. However, connected to a compatible hub, you’ll expand its functionality and unlock Matter support for use alongside Amazon, HomeKit, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings gear. 

Alongside a number of opening methods including a physical emergency key, pin codes, and more, the real highlight of this model is the Apple Home Key support – all you have to do is wave your iPhone or Apple Watch in front of the lock to open it. 

Here’s a rundown of the rest of the main highlights here:

• Auto-Lock and Door Status Sensing: With a built-in gyroscope, the U50 can automatically lock and sense the door status, adding an extra layer of home security.
• Rekeyable Design: The lock can be rekeyed to match an existing 5-pin key, offering flexibility for those integrating it into an existing home setup.
• Weather-Resistant Construction: The Aqara U50’s outer panel is IPX5-rated, making it resistant to heat, cold, and moisture.
• Long Battery Life: With up to six months of battery life from a single set of four AA batteries, the U50 ensures long-lasting performance based on typical daily use case.
• Do-Not-Disturb Mode: This feature is perfect for uninterrupted sleep and privacy. It allows you to disable the lock’s sound and notifications.
• Easy Installation: No professional help is needed—just a Phillips-head screwdriver is required to install the U50. The U100 was quite easy to install as well.
• Support for NFC cards and PIN unlock: This feature strikes a nice balance between a home key and a physical key. You can also buy NFC cards or leverage an on-device PIN code.

Aqara Smart Lock U50 features:

The U50 is a smart door lock that is fully integrated into Apple Home. It can be unlocked with the Apple Home Key by simply tapping an iPhone or Apple Watch, even when the iPhone or Apple Watch is out of power. Moreover, you can manage and share door access for your guests in Apple Home. With a Matter compatible Aqara hub, it features Matter support.

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