Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 96 THE door industry journal summer 2024 Automatic Doors, Access Control & Smart Security U200 Smart Lock The Ultimate Smart Lock, Retrofitted for you Smart Locks are becoming increasingly commonplace across the country as we strive to incorporate smart technologies into our daily lives. With the recent launch of the Aqara U200 Smart Lock, EasyGates Direct is looking to take this one step further. This simple-to-use, easy-to-retrofit kit incorporates some clever yet common-sense features to make the transition to Smart Locks easier for both the installer and the end user. The U200 Smart Lock truly brings the concept of Smart Locks to your doorstep. It features a tool-free installation method and a variety of retrofit options for Euro Cylinder doors. The U200 Smart Lock offers a key differentiator that sets it apart with the ability to use the Smart Entry Keypad OR the standard key to open the door from the outside. This clever engineering means that less techie users can still use their key to access the property. However, for those that prefer to take the Smart approach, the U200 features multiple unlock methods for end-user convenience, including Passcode, Fingerprint, NFC Tag, or, best of all Apple Home Key, allowing you to tap your compatible Apple Phone or Smart Watch to unlock the door. Utilising the U200’s NFC technology, it has the capacity to read an iPhone or Apple Watch even when its battery is empty! Additional states such as Do Not Disturb and Passage Mode can also be accessed from your smartphone, giving you complete control over your home’s accessibility – even when you are not there. Complementing the impressive array of access options, the U200+ Kit also boasts some clever quality-of-life benefits over its competition. An included NFC tap card provides an additional easy entry method, perfect for visitors or guests. The included AA battery adaptor ensures uninterrupted service, allowing you to keep the Smart Lock powered while charging the Li-ion battery pack. With a choice of silver or gunmetal grey, the U200+Kit also includes a stylish wood grain replacement battery cover, adding a touch of sophistication, Setting up the U200 couldn’t be simpler. It boasts two distinct communication methods. Bluetooth is used for close-range setup and configuration and Thread is used for longer-range connection to a compatible Hub or Gateway, allowing remote management of the Smart Lock. This is further enhanced by the temporary passcode feature, making the U200 a powerhouse for access control of short-term rental properties. Taking this a step further, Matter-over-Thread support allows the U200 to be adopted into numerous existing Smart Home ecosystems such as Apple Home, Google Home and Amazon Alexa, dramatically increasing the scope of use for many end-users. Whilst there is an extensive range of Matter Border Routers the U200 can interact with, we recommend investing in a hub such as the Aqara M3 to maximise remote access and complete smart home integration. This groundbreaking lock has been developed by Aqara, a specialist in the design and manufacture of intuitive smart home technology. Commenting on how we continue to move towards automation and communication within our homes, Aqara CEO and founder Eugene You stated, “We believe that the relationship between people and their smart homes should be intuitive and almost as an extension of themselves. Behaviours, gestures and voice can all be seen as touchpoints of communication tools in their smart homes. Over time, smart homes will grow to be even more adaptive to our users’ everyday needs.”
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