Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01) vs August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, 4th Generation, Silver (AUG-SL05-M01-S01)
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01)
Apple households already running an Aqara Zigbee hub
A fingerprint and keypad deadbolt with Apple Home Key, NFC card support and a mechanical key, running on four AA batteries with a USB-C emergency port. Bluetooth and Zigbee do the talking, so remote access and voice control need an Aqara hub, and the manual lists no Thread or Matter.
Published specifications
- Maker: Zigbee 3.0, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC; no Wi-Fi listed in the manual
- Maker: Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub required for remote and voice unlocking
- Maker: door thickness 35-55 mm; backset 2-3/8 in or 2-3/4 in
- Maker: up to 50 fingerprints, 75 passwords, 50 accounts
- Maker: four AA batteries, eight months average in Aqara's own test
- Maker: front panel IP65; the indoor panel is for indoor use only
Strengths
- Apple Home Key works from an iPhone or Apple Watch after HomeKit setup
- USB-C emergency port on the outside plus two mechanical keys
- Phantom passwords let you pad a code to twenty digits against onlookers
Caveats
- Remote access and voice control need an Aqara hub that is not included
- Apple Home only setup disables fingerprint recognition and auto-lock
- Listing title says Matter over Thread; the manual lists neither
Read the full Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01) guide
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, 4th Generation, Silver (AUG-SL05-M01-S01)
Renters and anyone who wants to keep their existing keys
A retrofit that swaps only the interior thumbturn, leaving your deadbolt, your exterior hardware and your keys untouched. It brings Wi-Fi, app-shared access, Auto-Lock and a DoorSense sensor. August states in its own warranty that the device is not an ANSI or BHMA certified lock and must be used with one that is.
Published specifications
- Maker: fits over most single-cylinder deadbolts; compatibility list published
- Maker: exterior of the door is unchanged, existing keys keep working
- Maker: requires 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and an August app account
- Maker: CR123 batteries supplied; no battery-life figure published
- Maker: DoorSense sensor, adapters, cover plate and tape in the box
- Maker: one-year limited hardware warranty, US and Canada only
Strengths
- Keeps your existing keys and leaves the outside of the door unchanged
- DoorSense sensor is in the box, listed alongside Auto-Lock on the listing
- Installs with a screwdriver on the inside face, no drilling of the door
Caveats
- August states the device is not an ANSI or BHMA certified door lock
- No exterior keypad or reader, so guests need a key or the app
- Setup needs an account and a 2.4GHz network; no 5GHz support is stated
Read the full August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, 4th Generation, Silver (AUG-SL05-M01-S01) guide
How to choose between them
Choose the Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01) if your situation matches: Apple households already running an Aqara Zigbee hub. Its main caveat: Remote access and voice control need an Aqara hub that is not included.
Choose the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, 4th Generation, Silver (AUG-SL05-M01-S01) if your situation matches: Renters and anyone who wants to keep their existing keys. Its main caveat: August states the device is not an ANSI or BHMA certified door lock.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- Aqara Smart Lock U100 user manual, supplied with the listing Source for Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01)
- Aqara Smart Lock U100 FAQ document, supplied with the listing Source for Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01)
- August Wi-Fi Smart Lock installation guide, supplied with the listing Source for August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, 4th Generation, Silver (AUG-SL05-M01-S01)
- August Warranty Information document, supplied with the listing Source for August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, 4th Generation, Silver (AUG-SL05-M01-S01)
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