Our Favorite Smart Lock Is $80 Off at Amazon Right Now [CNET]

The Aqara Smart Lock U100 is back down to within $20 of its Prime Day price right now.

You may have upgraded to various smart devices around your home, but if you’re still fumbling around for your keys then it’s time to bring your front door into your smart home. And right now you can do so with $80 off our favorite smart lock, the Aqara U100, dropping it down to just $150 at Amazon. This is also only $17 away from its lowest ever price that was achieved on the most recent Prime Day. Just check the on-page coupon to get the full savings in-cart.

One of the great things about the Aqara U100 is that it’s compatible with a huge variety of systems through Matter. That means whether you’re in the Apple, Google or Amazon ecosystem, you can use this, and it’s easily one of the best Apple Home Key-compatible smart locks on the market right now. 

As well as Home Key, it has both a keyboard and a fingerprint reader, so you can pick whatever works best for you. It can also create one-time use codes as guest passes, which is a handy feature. While the battery life is rated at eight months on AA batteries, a USB-C port on the device provides power, should the internal batteries run out while you’re locked out.

It’s also durable, with an IP65 rating and the ability to handle temperature ranges from minus 31 degrees Fahrenheit to 151 degrees Fahrenheit, meaning you can use this as a smart lock for your front door without worrying about the elements. One thing to keep in mind is that there’s no retrofit option, so you’ll have to do some deadbolt work to fit it to your door.

If you’re looking for other ways to smarten up your home, be sure to check out these smart home deals for some other ideas.