Aqara Smart Lock U100
The standalone US U100 offers keypad, fingerprint and compatible Apple home-key entry.
Best for: Choosing several local entry methods on the specified US lock.
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Aqara Smart Lock U100 vs August Wi-Fi Smart Lock vs RemoteLock
Compare Aqara Smart Lock U100 vs August Wi-Fi Smart Lock vs RemoteLock for locks and guest entry. Check the exact lock model, how to get in if it fails, and any extra device or paid plan you need.
Overview
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock
Fit a compatible deadbolt while keeping the outside hardware and key.
Best for: Keeping existing outside door hardware with a compatible deadbolt.
RemoteLock
Use cloud software to manage access through supported locks. Physical locks are separate.
Best for: Use software to control supported locks.
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| What matters to you |  Aqara Smart Lock U100Smart access |  August Wi-Fi Smart LockSmart access | RemoteLockSmart access |
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| Score | STRCompare scoring | STRCompare scoring | STRCompare scoring |
| Properties | Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. | Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. | Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. |
| Overview | Consider U100 if you want local entry by keypad, fingerprint or compatible Apple home key. This profile covers the US Gray standalone SDL-D01 U100. It is not a kit. To manage Aqara Home passwords from a distance, buy a compatible Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub separately. The lock price is only part of that setup. | Consider August Wi-Fi Smart Lock if you want to keep your outside hardware and key. It needs a compatible single-cylinder deadbolt. Guests can use virtual keys. To enter by PIN without a phone, they need a keypad. Current booking automation is still an open question. The Wi-Fi product pages we reviewed do not confirm a current PMS booking-code process. | RemoteLock is cloud software for door access, based in Denver. Physical locks are separate. Its catalog includes Schlage Encode Deadbolt and Encode Plus. A supported brand does not confirm that your exact model, region, rental software plan or required bridge will work. These details come from public guides, not product tests. |
| Plans and add-ons | Standalone U100 · add-on One Gray/Silver U100 lock. A supported remote hub, NFC accessory, taxes and installation cost extra. Compatible Aqara remote hub · add-on Remote Aqara Home password management needs a supported hub. Its exact price is unknown. | Silver lock-only · add-on One selected Silver lock. Its current price differs from an older starting price. Tax, installation and an optional keypad cost extra. Wi-Fi + Keypad bundle · add-on The bundle previously showed $229.99. Select the exact model and check its currency, stock and checkout price. Wi-Fi + Keypad Touch bundle · add-on The bundle was listed at $249.99. Check the current model, currency, stock and final checkout price. | Premium Starting software price per managed door per month. Pay yearly for the yearly panel or monthly for the monthly panel. Both require a yearly commitment. Hardware, installation and taxes cost extra. Enterprise Starting software price per managed door per month. Pay yearly for the yearly panel or monthly for the monthly panel. Both require a yearly commitment. Hardware, installation and taxes cost extra. Enterprise+ Ask for a quote for your plan and setup. |
| Price and how you pay | Standalone U100: USD 189.99/lockPrice per hardware item Plan prices and conditionsStandalone U100: USD 189.99/lock Price per hardware item One Gray/Silver U100 lock. A supported remote hub, NFC accessory, taxes and installation cost extra. This price covers one device, managed door or service unit. Your required quantity and total cost are not confirmed. Standalone U100: Standalone U100: USD 189.99/lock Price per hardware item One Gray/Silver U100 lock. A supported remote hub, NFC accessory, taxes and installation cost extra. This price covers one device, managed door or service unit. Your required quantity and total cost are not confirmed. Compatible Aqara remote hub: Price not confirmed Remote Aqara Home password management needs a supported hub. Its exact price is unknown. We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include. | Silver lock-only: USD 199.99/lockPrice per hardware item Plan prices and conditionsSilver lock-only: USD 199.99/lock Price per hardware item One selected Silver lock. Its current price differs from an older starting price. Tax, installation and an optional keypad cost extra. This price covers one device, managed door or service unit. Your required quantity and total cost are not confirmed. Silver lock-only: Silver lock-only: USD 199.99/lock Price per hardware item One selected Silver lock. Its current price differs from an older starting price. Tax, installation and an optional keypad cost extra. This price covers one device, managed door or service unit. Your required quantity and total cost are not confirmed. Wi-Fi + Keypad bundle: Wi-Fi + Keypad bundle: prior $229.99/bundle; current selection to confirm The bundle previously showed $229.99. Select the exact model and check its currency, stock and checkout price. We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include. Wi-Fi + Keypad Touch bundle: Wi-Fi + Keypad Touch bundle: prior $249.99/bundle; current selection to confirm The bundle was listed at $249.99. Check the current model, currency, stock and final checkout price. We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include. | Premium: from $7.5/door/month (monthly billing)Starting price Plan prices and conditionsPremium: from $7.5/door/month (monthly billing) Starting price Starting software price per managed door per month. Pay yearly for the yearly panel or monthly for the monthly panel. Both require a yearly commitment. Hardware, installation and taxes cost extra. This price covers one device, managed door or service unit. Your required quantity and total cost are not confirmed. Premium: Premium: from $7.5/door/month (monthly billing) Starting price Starting software price per managed door per month. Pay yearly for the yearly panel or monthly for the monthly panel. Both require a yearly commitment. Hardware, installation and taxes cost extra. This price covers one device, managed door or service unit. Your required quantity and total cost are not confirmed. Enterprise: Enterprise: from $15/door/month (monthly billing) Starting price Starting software price per managed door per month. Pay yearly for the yearly panel or monthly for the monthly panel. Both require a yearly commitment. Hardware, installation and taxes cost extra. This price covers one device, managed door or service unit. Your required quantity and total cost are not confirmed. Enterprise+: Contact the provider for a quote. Ask for a quote for the plan and setup you need. We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include. |
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| 01 / Guest access | |||
| Product type Choose locks, software to control entry or a managed service. | Available U100 replaces a US deadbolt. This is the lock alone, without a hub kit. Model: SDL-D01 U100 Gray lock-only (not DL-D01D kit)
| Available Fits inside a compatible single-cylinder deadbolt and adds Wi-Fi. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| Available Manage lock access online. Buy compatible locks separately. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Scheduled access codes Create entry codes for the dates of each stay. | With conditions Create temporary and one-time passwords. Remote setup needs an Aqara Zigbee hub. Model: SDL-D01 U100 Gray lock-only (not DL-D01D kit)
| Check this for your exact device and account. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only | With conditions Premium allows up to 150 guest codes, each lasting up to 90 days. Enterprise allows unlimited active guest codes. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Remote management Internet, a bridge device or a plan needed for control from afar. | With conditions To manage passwords remotely in Aqara Home, buy a compatible Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub separately. Model: SDL-D01 U100 Gray lock-only (not DL-D01D kit)
| With conditions Built-in Wi-Fi. The August app does not need a Connect bridge. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| With conditions Manage supported devices online. Check which devices and connections your plan supports. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Offline access Ways to get in when the connection is down. | With conditions Generate one-time passwords locally. Fingerprints and PINs also work at the lock. The lock needs power. Model: SDL-D01 U100 Gray lock-only (not DL-D01D kit)
| Check this for your exact device and account. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only | With conditions Access synced earlier can still work locally on compatible locks with power. Cloud changes need internet. How this works and whether a physical backup key is available depend on your hardware. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Access methods Keypad, app, physical key and other documented methods. | With conditions Use a PIN, up to 50 fingerprints, Apple home key or a mechanical key. NFC cards are sold separately. Model: SDL-D01 U100 Gray lock-only (not DL-D01D kit)
| With conditions Share digital keys in August. Add a keypad for PIN entry without a phone. Keep your original physical key. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| With conditions The lock model determines which codes, keys and access schedules you can use. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Access logs Entry logs and the requirements for using them. | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: SDL-D01 U100 Gray lock-only (not DL-D01D kit) | With conditions See activity and DoorSense status in the app. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| With conditions Access logs depend on the lock’s features and connection. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Backup entry Backup options if power or the connection fails. | With conditions Use a mechanical key or supply emergency power through USB-C. Model: SDL-D01 U100 Gray lock-only (not DL-D01D kit)
| With conditions Original mechanical key remains Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. |
| 02 / Installation and connections | |||
| Lock compatibility Supported locks or required door hardware. | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: SDL-D01 U100 Gray lock-only (not DL-D01D kit) | With conditions Fits a compatible single-cylinder deadbolt. The outside hardware stays in place. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| With conditions Check the exact model on the supported-device list. A listed brand does not mean every model works. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Door requirements Lock size and rules for fitting it to your door. | With conditions 35–55mm door thickness, 60/70mm backset, 2–10mm door gap Model: SDL-D01 U100 Gray lock-only (not DL-D01D kit)
| With conditions Replaces the inside thumbturn. Check your deadbolt and the space around it. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. |
| Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, hubs and anything else you need. | With conditions Bluetooth 5.0, Zigbee 3.0 and NFC; not native Wi-Fi or Thread Model: SDL-D01 U100 Gray lock-only (not DL-D01D kit)
| With conditions Supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz. For 5GHz, the lock needs software version 1.1.22 or later. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| With conditions Wi-Fi, hub and power needs depend on the device you choose. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| PMS connections Create codes from bookings. Check connections and fees. | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: SDL-D01 U100 Gray lock-only (not DL-D01D kit) | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only | With conditions Connect your RemoteLock account to OwnerRez with permission. Check fees for both services. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Smart-home connections Supported home platforms and required accessories. | With conditions Works with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and IFTTT. You need the right setup and hub. Model: SDL-D01 U100 Gray lock-only (not DL-D01D kit)
| With conditions Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit/Siri after setup. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. |
| Battery and power Battery type and other power needs. | With conditions Uses four AA batteries. The claimed life of up to eight months assumes eight fingerprint unlocks a day. Model: SDL-D01 U100 Gray lock-only (not DL-D01D kit)
| With conditions Uses two CR123 batteries. Battery life depends on Wi-Fi and use. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. |
| API access What other software can control and who gets access. | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: SDL-D01 U100 Gray lock-only (not DL-D01D kit) | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only | With conditions An API lets your software connect. You need an account with the right permissions. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| 03 / Eligibility and costs | |||
| Property limits Check account limits and how many devices you need. | Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. Model: SDL-D01 U100 Gray lock-only (not DL-D01D kit)
| Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Plans and add-ons Check the device model and software plan rules. | With conditions Gray or Silver U100 lock. Buy a compatible hub separately for remote access. Model: SDL-D01 U100 Gray lock-only (not DL-D01D kit)
| With conditions Choose the Silver lock alone or a keypad/Keypad Touch bundle. Check the exact model and stock. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| With conditions Premium, Enterprise and Enterprise+ for vacation rentals. Monthly and yearly payments both need a yearly contract. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Hardware cost Price for one device, not a total for all your properties. | With conditions The US store lists the lock alone at USD 189.99. The hub and installation cost separately. Model: SDL-D01 U100 Gray lock-only (not DL-D01D kit)
| With conditions The Silver lock alone costs $199.99. Keypads and bundles cost separately. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. |
| Additional fees Plans per device, bridge devices and fitting costs. | With conditions The lock-only offer does not include the hub needed for remote access or an NFC card. Model: SDL-D01 U100 Gray lock-only (not DL-D01D kit)
| Check this for your exact device and account. Model: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Silver lock-only | With conditions Premium costs $6 per door each month with yearly billing, or $7.50 with monthly billing. Enterprise costs $12 per door each month with yearly billing, or $15 with monthly billing. Both need a yearly contract. Tax and hardware cost extra. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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Compare locks and guest-entry tools — Aqara Smart Lock U100 vs August Wi-Fi Smart Lock vs RemoteLock
Start at the door. Check whether the lock fits, how guests enter and what happens if power or internet fails. Then check remote control and booking links. A lock, a hub and access software can be separate purchases. Confirm the full setup before relying on automatic guest codes.
Aqara Smart Lock U100: what to consider
Check the model and hub you need. To manage Aqara Home passwords from afar, buy a supported Aqara Zigbee hub separately. The lock price alone does not cover that setup. Read the Aqara Smart Lock U100 profile for its plans and requirements.
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock: what to consider
Check the deadbolt fit first. Guests need a keypad for PIN entry without a phone. A current booking-driven code process was not confirmed for this model, so do not assume it is included. Read the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock profile for its plans and requirements.
RemoteLock: what to consider
Check the exact lock model, region and software plan. A supported brand does not mean every lock in that brand will work. Include any needed bridge, hardware and setup costs in your choice. Read the RemoteLock profile for its plans and requirements.
Explore all smart access options, how to choose a lock for a US rental, how to plan automatic guest access codes to continue your shortlist.
Common questions
What should I check before choosing between Aqara Smart Lock U100, August Wi-Fi Smart Lock and RemoteLock?
Start with the exact door and lock model. Check the keypad, bridge or hub needed for your chosen booking connection. Decide which system should create and remove guest codes. A compatible brand name alone does not confirm that the full setup will work.
How should I plan backup entry with Aqara Smart Lock U100, August Wi-Fi Smart Lock and RemoteLock?
Check how the exact model lets guests in if the main method fails. Test the guest steps before arrival and arrange local help. A code may work offline but still need an internet link for you to change or remove it.
What backup options does Aqara Smart Lock U100 offer for a flat battery?
Aqara lists a physical key and a USB-C port for backup power. Plan how a guest can reach the backup before the battery runs flat. These methods do not promise entry if there is another fault.
Can August Wi-Fi Smart Lock guests use my existing physical key?
Yes, if the deadbolt fits. The lock keeps the outside hardware and old key. App-based guest keys are a separate way to enter. For PIN entry without a phone, you need a suitable keypad. Do not assume a lock-only order comes with one.
Can I set up a new RemoteLock connection through Hospitable?
Hospitable says its old RemoteLock link is closed to new setups. Hosts who set it up before may keep using it. Check the latest notice before choosing this route. Plans for a new link do not mean it is ready to use.