Good dwelling gadget maker Aqara in the present day introduced the launch of the Good Lock U200, its newest HomeKit-compatible lock possibility. The U200 has a variety of sensible options, together with compatibility with dwelling key for hands-free door unlocking.
Aqara’s newest sensible lock makes use of the Matter sensible dwelling protocol, so it really works with HomeKit and different Matter-compatible sensible dwelling platforms. Aqara says the Good Lock U200 is likely one of the first Matter-over-Thread locks that helps the NFC-based dwelling key function for the iPhone and Apple Watch.
Residence secret’s designed to permit the U200 to unlock when an iPhone or Apple Watch is tapped in opposition to the lock, with a digital key saved within the Pockets app. The function might be set as much as enable for unlocking with out authentication because of an Categorical Mode function for fast entry, and unlocking works even when the consumer’s Apple Watch or iPhone runs out of battery.
Like final yr’s U100 Good Lock, the U200 is ready to sense if the door is open, sending an alert if somebody forgets to shut the door. It’s also in a position to lock the door mechanically after it’s shut, which is a helpful possibility.
A number of entry strategies are supported, together with unlocking with an iPhone or Apple Watch, a mechanical key, PIN code, fingerprint scan, Aqara app, or an NFC card. There are alternatives for offering one-time passwords and periodic passwords to friends. When enabled, the U200’s Quiet Unlock mode disables all beeping and different notifications that usually accompany an unlock, with noise restricted to the whir of the motor.
The U200 is sleeker and fewer industrial wanting than the U100 Good Lock, and it’s designed to suit over present locks while not having modification. There’s a rechargeable battery inside that’s designed to final for as much as six months, and the keypad is powered by AAA batteries or a hardwired connection.
As a Matter-over-Thread gadget, utilizing the Aqara U200 with a HomeKit setup would require a house hub just like the HomePod, HomePod mini, or Apple TV 4K Wi-Fi + Ethernet.
The Good Lock U200 is accessible from Amazon for $270. It is available in both black or silver.