Aqara has built a name synonymous with quality, and the deals it has for Black Friday make its devices a can’t-miss upgrade for your home. That includes smart locks, Matter hubs, and video doorbells at deep discounts during the holiday season.
Home protection at a fraction of the cost
Some of Aqara’s best deals come from the Smart Lock lineup, including two models that make an excellent addition to any smart home. The Smart Lock U300 is the company’s lever/knob lock offering for both indoor and outdoor use, bringing Matter compatibility that allows it access to any smart home ecosystem.
With Thread built in, this smart lock can be connected and managed by any Thread-equipped Matter Controller, whether it’s Aqara’s own M3 hub, or Google’s Nest speakers (Nest Hub 2nd gen, Nest Hub Max) and Wi-Fi router (Nest Wi-Fi Pro).
The Smart Lock U300 features an elegant yet modern design. The lever lock uses a light-up touch display that allows for code access, though the smart lock is accessible via smart home apps in Android or iOS. The lock also offers fingerprint unlocking for instant access with a single touch. The reader can support up to 25 fingerprints, which makes it perfect for home or corporate use, alongside its passthrough functionality for high traffic areas.
With that, automatic locking functions can be set with smart automations, and more users can be added with different codes for shared use. The Smart Lock U300 is a great choice for doors that don’t have a deadbolt. For users who are looking for something to replace a simple deadbolt, the Smart Lock U100 is a better option.
The Smart Lock U100 also offers code and fingerprint access through a front-facing keypad; however, it does not rely on a lever mechanism to unlock. The deadbolt inside is turned automatically when unlocked. The Smart Lock U100 can store 50 fingerprints – a step up from the 25 on the U300. The U100 also supports Matter connectivity via an Aqara Matter bridge, positioning it perfectly in any home.
During Aqara’s Black Friday sale, the Smart Lock U100 is down from $189.99 to $11.99, which is more than reasonable for high-end smart locks. The lever-powered Smart Lock U300 from Aqara is down to $149.99 at 35% off.
Aqara happens to make excellent cameras, as well. The Doorbell Camera Hub G410 replaces the earlier doorbell cameras from the company with something that doubles as a Matter hub. It’s a smart move, since it extends access to the company’s smart locks without clogging up precious bandwidth.
The Doorbell Camera Hub G410 is a 2K camera with smart facial recognition. When a familiar faces stop by, the camera will send an alert with that person’s name so you know exactly who’s at the door before even unlocking your phone. The camera also offers two-way audio and a live feed for easy communication.
The doorbell camera can operate on battery power or wired, which makes it versatile for any home. If on battery power, the doorbell can last up to 5 months on a set of batteries. With wired, there is no battery replacement, of course.
The Doorbell Camera Hub G410 is a great pairing with Aqaraq’s smart locks becuase of the integration it allows. For instance, familiar face alerts allow easy access to the lock for quick access, instead of requiring users to dig through separate apps to get the door opened up. Even alone, the G410 makes a great Matter hub and smart doorbell.
At $94.99, the Doorbell Camera Hub G410 is down from $129.99 during the Black Friday sale.
The Camera Hub G5 Pro is also a great video option, though it doesn’t ring like a doorbell. Still, it’s a Matter hub that happens to be a high-definition outdoor camera. The G5 Pro also offers clear video and true color night vision, as well as on-device AI detections – including faces, vehicles, packages, and pets – with Aqara’s AI NPU processing. It’s designed to be a discreet device, so it brings a small profile with a spotlight for help during moonlit events. The camera is also rated for cold temperatures, so it can handle the weather easily.
The Camera Hub G5 Pro is on sale for $119.99 at 33% off its original price.
For those who need a Matter hub on its own, Aqara’s Hub M3 is a perfect solution to tie all of its devices together using the Thread protocol. It’s also on sale for $99.
Aqara also happens to offer a bundle that makes smart home integration even easier. The Camera Protect Kit Y100 comes with 4 devices, including a pan/tilt Camera Hub G3 for indoor use and three sensors. The motion, vibration, and door/window sensors add protection with intrusion alerts, while the camera records video for added security. It’s a simple kit, yet it might be one of the best deals in smart home devices. Right now, it’s down to just $89.99.
If you prefer smart door and window sensors on their own, Aqara is selling a great little 3-pack for $33 during the sale.
Aqara’s Black Friday deals won’t last long, and they’re a fantastic way to start building, or improve your smart home without shelling out hundreds you don’t need to.
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