Aqara Smart Lock U100 (US) vs Kwikset Aura Reach (US)
Smart locks · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Apple Home, Google Home and Amazon Alexa.
- The Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works with SmartThings and Home Assistant; for the Aqara Smart Lock U100 (US) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: Matter and radio.
Side by side
| Fact | Aqara Smart Lock U100 (US) | Kwikset Aura Reach (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Yes, over Thread[1],[2] |
| Apple Home | Yes[1],[3] | Via Matter[1],[2] |
| Google Home | Via Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub[3] | Via Matter[1],[2] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub[3] | Via Matter[1],[2] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | Via Matter[1],[2] |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Via Matter[2],[3] |
| Radio | Bluetooth, Zigbee[2] | Thread, Bluetooth[1],[2] |
| Hub required | No[1],[3] | No[1] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Fit | Replaces deadbolt[1],[2] | Replaces deadbolt[1] |
| Keypad | Yes[1] | Yes[1] |
| Power | 4 × AA[1],[2] | 4 × AA[1] |
A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.
Quick answers
- Aqara Smart Lock U100 (US) or Kwikset Aura Reach (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Both. The Aqara Smart Lock U100 (US) works directly; the Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart locks for Apple Home
- Aqara Smart Lock U100 (US) or Kwikset Aura Reach (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Aqara Smart Lock U100 (US) works through the Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub; the Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart locks for Google Home
- Aqara Smart Lock U100 (US) or Kwikset Aura Reach (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Aqara Smart Lock U100 (US) works through the Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub; the Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart locks for Amazon Alexa
- Aqara Smart Lock U100 (US) or Kwikset Aura Reach (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Confirmed only for the Kwikset Aura Reach (US). The Aqara Smart Lock U100 (US) isn't confirmed either way; the Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart locks for SmartThings
- Aqara Smart Lock U100 (US) or Kwikset Aura Reach (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the Kwikset Aura Reach (US). The Aqara Smart Lock U100 (US) isn't confirmed either way; the Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart locks for Home Assistant
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