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Temporary and periodic passwords can also be created, making the U600 useful for families, landlords, rental properties, cleaners, visitors and short-term access requirements.
Apple Home Key Support
A standout feature of the Aqara Smart Lock U600 is Apple Home Key support.
Compatible users can unlock their door using an iPhone or Apple Watch through Apple Wallet, creating a familiar experience similar to contactless payment or unlocking a phone.
Family members and trusted users can also be added through the Apple Home app, giving households a simple and convenient way to manage access.
Matter over Thread for Future- Ready Integration
The U600 supports Matter over Thread, helping it integrates with leading smart home platforms including Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Homey and more.
Matter support is a key advantage for installers and customers, as it helps reduce platform limitations and allows the lock to become part of a wider connected home or security system.
The U600 also supports Aliro 1.0, a new access control standard designed to improve the way smartphones, wearables and access readers work together. This adds another future-ready element to the U600, supporting Aqara’ s aim to deliver smarter, more flexible and more interoperable access solutions.
When paired with a compatible Threadenabled Matter Controller, such as the Aqara Hub M3 or Hub G410, the U600 can also support remote functions including remote locking, unlocking and password management.
Smarter Access with Aqara’ s Wider Ecosystem
The U600 is not designed to work only as a standalone smart lock. It can also become part of the wider Aqara smart home and security ecosystem.
When paired with Aqara products such as the G410 video doorbell, G5 Pro outdoor camera, sensors, hubs, wireless switches and control panels, users can create a more complete smart entrance solution.
For example, a user can check who is at the door through a compatible Aqara camera
Visit EG Direct: Expanded Showroom and Trade Counter Coming Soon
Alongside the launch of the Aqara Smart Lock U600, EG Direct is also expanding its Halesowen showroom and trade counter.
Work is now underway to transform the existing space into a larger, brighter and more welcoming environment for installers and trade customers. Once complete, the expanded showroom will offer a more spacious open-plan layout, improved natural lighting and more room to explore gate automation, access
or doorbell, confirm their identity, and unlock directly from the app. Installers can also create automation scenes, such as linking the lock with sensors, switches or other smart devices for a more connected user experience.
This gives trade professionals more opportunity to offer a complete smart access and home automation package, rather than simply replacing a lock.
Practical Everyday Features
The Aqara Smart Lock U600 has been designed with daily use in mind.
It includes a built-in fingerprint reader with a larger sensor area for a stable unlocking experience, countdown autolock, remote access when paired with a compatible gateway, unlock history logs, Do Not Disturb mode, app-based installation guidance and digital user manuals.
The lock is powered by four AA batteries and offers up to 10 months of battery life, depending on usage. It also provides two levels of low-battery warning, with alerts at 20 % and 10 %. If the batteries run out, users can still use a mechanical key or the USB-C emergency power port. control, safety, security and smart home solutions.
The improved showroom and trade counter will make it easier for customers to view products, discuss projects with the EG Direct team and collect the equipment they need for upcoming installations.
To celebrate the new space, EG Direct is planning a special open day, currently targeted for mid-October, with the final date and full event details to be confirmed. Customers are encouraged to follow EG Direct on social media and keep an eye on future updates for the official announcement.
The U600 is finished in black and features IP65 weather protection, making it suitable for appropriate entrance environments when installed correctly.
A New Opportunity for the Trade
Smart locks are becoming an increasingly important part of the wider access control and home automation market.
For door, lock, security and installation professionals, the Aqara Smart Lock U600 provides a strong new option for customers who want modern access control while keeping the familiar function of their existing compatible multi-point lock body.
With Apple Home Key, Matter over Thread, Aliro 1.0 support and multiple unlocking methods, the Aqara Smart Lock U600 provides a modern upgrade path for suitable UK residential door applications.
As an official Aqara distributor in the UK, EG Direct can support trade customers with access to the Aqara Smart Lock U600 and the wider Aqara smart lock and smart home range.
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