Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) vs Kwikset Aura Reach (US)

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FactAqara Smart Lock U300 (US)Kwikset Aura Reach (US)
MatterYes, over Thread[2]Yes, over Thread[1],[2]
Apple HomeVia Matter[1],[2]Via Matter[1],[2]
Google HomeVia Matter[1],[2]Via Matter[1],[2]
Amazon AlexaVia Matter[1],[2]Via Matter[1],[2]
SmartThingsVia Matter[1],[2]Via Matter[1],[2]
Home AssistantUnconfirmedVia Matter[2],[3]
RadioThread, Bluetooth[1],[2]Thread, Bluetooth[1],[2]
Hub requiredUnconfirmedNo[1]
Local controlUnconfirmedUnconfirmed
FitLever handle[1],[2]Replaces deadbolt[1]
KeypadYes[1]Yes[1]
PowerUnconfirmed4 × 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 U300 (US) or Kwikset Aura Reach (US): which works with Apple Home?
Both work with Apple Home through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart locks for Apple Home
Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) or Kwikset Aura Reach (US): which works with Google Home?
Both work with Google Home through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart locks for Google Home
Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) or Kwikset Aura Reach (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
Both work with Amazon Alexa through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart locks for Amazon Alexa
Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) or Kwikset Aura Reach (US): which works with SmartThings?
Both work with SmartThings through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart locks for SmartThings
Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) or Kwikset Aura Reach (US): which works with Home Assistant?
Confirmed only for the Kwikset Aura Reach (US). The Aqara Smart Lock U300 (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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