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 Lynx vs PointCentral
Compare Aqara Smart Lock U100 vs Lynx vs PointCentral 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
Lynx
Manage guest access and connected-property tasks with software modules.
Best for: Combining guest access with selected portal or message modules.
PointCentral
The vendor offers guest and staff access tools and monitoring for linked devices.
Best for: Reviewing access across units and shared areas, if your setup qualifies.
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| What matters to you |  Aqara Smart Lock U100Smart access | LynxSmart access | PointCentralSmart 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. | Lynx is software to manage guest access and connected-property tasks. Locks and installation are separate parts of the purchase. You can choose modules for access, a guest portal and messages. Public sources do not confirm a fixed price for a few properties. They do not confirm a minimum that applies to every quote. | PointCentral offers tools for guest and staff access and monitors linked devices. Its dashboard covers units, site borders and shared areas. It uses digital access details and logs events. These are vendor claims. Safety and performance are not independently confirmed. Whether new customers with 1–10 properties qualify is not confirmed. The stated setup minimum may exclude them. |
| 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. | Enterprise Ask for a quote for your plan and setup. | Platform Ask for a quote for setup, hardware and ongoing fees. OwnerRez previously reported a 15-property minimum for new setups. The current rule is unconfirmed. |
| 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. | Enterprise: Contact the provider for a quote. Plan prices and conditionsEnterprise: 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. 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. | Platform: Contact the provider for a quote. Plan prices and conditionsPlatform: Contact the provider for a quote. Ask for setup, hardware and ongoing fees in your quote. OwnerRez previously reported a 15-property minimum for a new setup. We could not confirm whether that limit still applies. 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. Platform: Contact the provider for a quote. Ask for setup, hardware and ongoing fees in your quote. OwnerRez previously reported a 15-property minimum for a new setup. We could not confirm whether that limit still applies. 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 Manage access and smart devices. Ask for a quote. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| Available Manage property access and connected devices online. 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)
| With conditions Send booking-linked codes before guests arrive. Compatible locks store codes sent to them in advance. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| With conditions Set when guests and staff can get in. Connecting your property software depends on the service you use. 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 Manage supported devices online. Check the lock and network requirements. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| With conditions Manage access online. You need supported hardware, a hub and a network connection. 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)
| With conditions Codes saved earlier can work on supported locks during an internet outage. The lock needs power. You may not be able to change codes during the outage. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. |
| 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 Keypad access and other ways to unlock depend on the device. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| With conditions Use PINs, fobs, access cards or a phone. Options depend on your hardware. 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 Get entry alerts and access logs. Your device and connection must support them. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| With conditions See access logs for units, shared areas and outside entry points. 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)
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. | 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 Check the exact lock model. The number of codes and connection options differ by model. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| With conditions Supports Alarm.com products and some Z-Wave devices from other brands. Check the exact model on the current device list. 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)
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. | 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)
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. | With conditions Network needs depend on the lock. Choose supported hardware and check the current device list, platform and hub requirements. 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) | With conditions Enterprise can share data both ways with property software. Check the connection and permissions. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| With conditions OwnerRez lists a PointCentral connection. Check that your account can use it and how to set it up. 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)
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. | 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)
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. | 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. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. | Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. |
| 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)
| With conditions Unlimited admins and non-guest users. We could not confirm a minimum or maximum number of properties. 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.
| With conditions OwnerRez says new customers need at least 15 properties to get started. Existing customers are exempt. It warns that this rule may change. We could not confirm who qualifies now. 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 Enterprise needs a quote. You can bring your own hardware or buy it already set up. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| With conditions Ask for a quote to connect your properties. 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)
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. | 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)
| With conditions Ask for Enterprise prices and any minimum purchase or contract terms. The public page does not give them. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| With conditions Ask for setup, hardware and ongoing service costs. We could not confirm a fixed total for your properties. 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 Lynx vs PointCentral
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.
Lynx: what to consider
Check the modules and hardware in your quote. Locks and fitting are separate parts of the setup. A fixed price for a few properties was not confirmed. Nor was a minimum that applies to every quote. Read the Lynx profile for its plans and requirements.
PointCentral: what to consider
Ask if your property count qualifies. The vendor describes access logs and device tools; these do not prove safety results. A setup for a few properties was not confirmed. Read the PointCentral 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, Lynx and PointCentral?
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, Lynx and PointCentral?
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.
Which Lynx connection mode should I use with Airbnb?
Use Inbox Only if your property software already handles stays and codes. Access Management and Inbox can import Airbnb listings and stays and manage codes without that software. Access Code Only leaves out the inbox. Choose the mode that fits the system you want to control codes.
Can PointCentral give staff different access from guests?
Yes. PointCentral describes access by role and time. Its hardware options use codes, fobs, badges, cards or phones. Ask which methods work on your exact doors. The list does not mean each lock supports them all.