Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01) vs Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt, Century Trim, Matte Black
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
Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt, Century Trim, Matte Black
Standard doors that need remote access without a bridge
A full deadbolt replacement with a touchscreen keypad and Wi-Fi built into the lock, so there is no bridge or hub to buy. It fits doors from one and three eighths to one and three quarter inches thick with either standard backset, runs on four AA batteries and keeps a physical key override.
Published specifications
- Maker: fits 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 in doors; thick door kit needed beyond that
- Maker: backset 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 in; 2-1/8 in cross bore on a blank door
- Listing: built-in Wi-Fi, no hub; Schlage Home or Key by Amazon app
- Listing: up to 100 access codes; auto-lock with delay or off
- Listing: four AA batteries, up to six months typical; one backup key
- Listing: lifetime mechanical and finish, three-year electronics warranty
Strengths
- Wi-Fi is inside the lock, so no separate bridge to power or replace
- Maker publishes exact door thickness, backset and bore requirements
- Physical key override plus an inside thumbturn if the batteries die
Caveats
- Full deadbolt replacement, so your existing keys stop working
- No fingerprint reader and nothing read describes a weather rating
- Brand warranty text limits cover to certain sellers on this listing
Read the full Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt, Century Trim, Matte Black 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 Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt, Century Trim, Matte Black if your situation matches: Standard doors that need remote access without a bridge. Its main caveat: Full deadbolt replacement, so your existing keys stop working.
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)
- Schlage product page for the Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt Source for Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt, Century Trim, Matte Black
- Schlage Encode Quick Start Guide P518-415, supplied with the listing Source for Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt, Century Trim, Matte Black
- Schlage Encode BE489 door preparation instructions, supplied with the listing Source for Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt, Century Trim, Matte Black
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