Aqara Launches Smart Lock U200 on Kickstarter – Compatible with UK & EU Euro Cylinder Multi Point Locks
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Aqara Launches Smart Lock U200 on Kickstarter – Compatible with UK & EU Euro Cylinder Multi Point Locks

Aqara has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for its latest product – the Smart Lock U200. This retrofit, keyless home access solution aims to provide flexibility, convenience and security through various modern unlocking methods while retaining compatibility with traditional keys. Various Unlocking Methods The U200 lock offers users numerous options for securely accessing their…

Welock Smart Lock Fingerprint Door Lock Review – SECBN51
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Welock Smart Lock Fingerprint Door Lock Review – SECBN51

I have previously reviewed the pin code-based Welock SOHO-EU and was reasonably happy with it at the time. More importantly, I have left it installed on my garage/gym UPVC door for almost two years, and it continues to work well. In my past review, I wasn’t fond of the app and expressed some concerns over…

Best Fingerprint Smart Door Locks Available in the UK

Best Fingerprint Smart Door Locks Available in the UK

I have reviewed quite a few smart locks over the years, and I currently have a mish-mash of locks on my external doors, including the Yale Linus Smart Lock on my front door, Ultion Smart Lockon my back door and the Welock Smart Lock [SOHO-EU] on my garage/gym door. I have also reviewed: More recently, I…

Netatmo Finally Launches Its Long-Awaited Smart Door Lock & Keys After 3 Year Wait
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Netatmo Finally Launches Its Long-Awaited Smart Door Lock & Keys After 3 Year Wait

Consumer electronics company Netatmo first unveiled its Smart Door Lock and Keys at CES 2020 over 3 years ago, which I covered here and here. Now after a lengthy development period, Netatmo has finally released the smart lock system in select European countries. The Smart Door Lock aims to provide homeowners with enhanced security, flexibility and convenience through its innovative technology. With…

SwitchBot Lock vs Yale Linus vs Nuki Smart Door Lock – SwitchBot comes to the UK but can only use a thumb turn deadbolt locks

SwitchBot Lock vs Yale Linus vs Nuki Smart Door Lock – SwitchBot comes to the UK but can only use a thumb turn deadbolt locks

I have covered and reviewed quite a few smart door locks now. I personally use the Yale Linus on my front door, the Ultion Smart Lock on my back door, and the We.lock Smart Lock on my garage/gym door. I have also previously reviewed the Bold Smart Lock (replaced by the We.lock) and the Nuki…

We.lock Smart Lock Review [SOHO-EU] – Pin code & RFID smart lock makes this more convenient to use than Bold
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We.lock Smart Lock Review [SOHO-EU] – Pin code & RFID smart lock makes this more convenient to use than Bold

We.Lock, or Welock, depending on which site you go on, is an affordable Chinese brand specialising in smart locks. They offer a wide range of locks catering for different markets. This includes locks to cater to US deadlocks and a different set of products for the EU market, which typically having a more secure multi-point…

Aqara A100 Zigbee Smart Door Lock Launched with Apple Home Key Support
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Aqara A100 Zigbee Smart Door Lock Launched with Apple Home Key Support

At MWC 2022, Aqara has officially announced the A100 Zigbee smart door lock. On paper, it looks amazing with multiple methods of unlocking, including: Fingerprint Homekit / Siri / Google Assistnat Aqara Home User passwords and one time passwords NFC cards Then you also have a mechanical key backup, and the lock has an 18-month…

Bold Smart Lock Review – A different style of smart lock vs Yale Linus & Nuki
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Bold Smart Lock Review – A different style of smart lock vs Yale Linus & Nuki

I have reviewed several smart locks now, and I still use the Yale Linus smart lock on my front door and the Ultion smart lock on my backdoor. The Bold smart lock is a relatively new option on the market that has an attractive design and works a bit differently than competing options Specification 100%…

The Best Smart Locks for uPVC External Doors With Multi-Point Locks in the UK
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The Best Smart Locks for uPVC External Doors With Multi-Point Locks in the UK

Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2021 Discounts Many of the brands I have discussed below have some excellent Black Friday or Cyber Monday discounts. These include: All the Yale Linus range have 25% off taking them down to the lowest price ever on Amazon according to Keepa. This includes: Yale Linus is reduced from around…

How to Automate your Philips Hue Lights with the Yale Linus Smart Lock
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How to Automate your Philips Hue Lights with the Yale Linus Smart Lock

The Yale Linus Smart Lock has been my favourite smart lock I reviewed so far, and it is the first lock I have committed to on my main front door (though I use the Ultion Smart Lock on the back door). While all the smart locks I have reviewed have been good (including the Connexis…

Yale Linus Smart Lock Review– Is this better than the Yale Conexis L1 or Nuki?
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Yale Linus Smart Lock Review– Is this better than the Yale Conexis L1 or Nuki?

Announced back at CES 2020, the Yale Linus Smart Lock has only recently been made available. This adopts a different approach to the Conexis L1 smart lock, and it addresses the concerns many users had with that. The lock retains its old-fashioned cylinder allowing you to optionally use you key when leaving or entering your…

Yale Linus Smart Lock Now available for £219.98 – Alternative to Danalock and Nuki with ability to unlock with your old key
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Yale Linus Smart Lock Now available for £219.98 – Alternative to Danalock and Nuki with ability to unlock with your old key

For more information please check my review of the Yale Linus Smart lock [Originally posted on 10 January 2020] Announced back at CES, when times were simpler, the Yale Linus Smart Door Lock addresses all the concerns people had with the Yale Conexis L1. The new locks offers smart lock functionality while retaining the outdoor…