Smarten Up This Prime Day and Save $80 Off This Aqara Smart Home Door Lock [CNET]

The popular Aqara Smart Lock U100 is now down to just $150 when you clip Amazon’s coupon.

We’re big fans of smart locks and smart homes in general because they can make mundane things easier and quicker. Smart home accessories can be expensive, but right now you can save $80 off our favorite smart lock, the Aqara U100. This special deal drops the price of this lock down to just $150 at Amazon. This price isn’t far from the best-ever discount we’ve seen, and it’s an early October Prime Day deal that is unlikely to be beaten by much, if at all. However, this price might not stick around for long and that means that you should consider ordering your new smart lock soon to avoid missing out — just make sure to clip the on-page coupon to get the best price.

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 it and it’s easily one of the best Apple Home Key-compatible smart locks on the market right now. 

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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 8 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.