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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, the Aqara U50 is positioned as the budget Apple Home Key lock—essentially a less expensive, fingerprint-free version of the U100. A r/HomeKit post calls it 'possibly the best bang for your buck smart lock with HomeKey' once you account for its feature set, and YouTube reviewers echo the budget-Home-Key angle. wired.com's review is more measured: it works well and has a nice price, 'but the expensive Aqara hub is required to use all of its features.' That hub dependency is the recurring catch.
What reviewers liked
- Widely cited as a budget-friendly Apple Home Key lock
- wired.com confirms it works well at an attractive price
- Supports HomeKit, Matter, Google Home, Alexa, and IFTTT
Where it falls short
- wired.com and community threads note the Aqara hub is needed for full features
- No fingerprint reader, unlike the pricier U100
- Lowest Amazon average of the Aqara picks (4.1) and some report door-frame chiseling at install
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Across the reviewers we read, the Aqara U50 is positioned as the budget Apple Home Key lock—essentially a less expensive, fingerprint-free version of the U100. A r/HomeKit post calls it 'possibly the best bang for your buck smart lock with HomeKey' once you account for its feature set, and YouTube reviewers echo the budget-Home-Key angle. wired.com's review is more measured: it works well and has a nice price, 'but the expensive Aqara hub is required to use all of its features.'
That hub dependency is the recurring catch. High-trust r/Aqara threads note installation may require chiseling the door frame, and one buyer who purchased six units discovered they didn't integrate with an existing Zigbee2MQTT setup as expected—an edge case, but a reminder to verify your ecosystem first. Auto-lock quirks similar to the U100's also appear in the family's threads.
Its 4.1 Amazon average across 663 reviews is the lowest of the Aqara picks here, reflecting setup friction and the missing fingerprint reader rather than core lock quality. For Apple users who want Home Key cheaply and already own a compatible hub, the consensus is that it delivers.
- 【Apple Home and Home Key Support】The U50 is a smart door lock that is fully integrated into Apple Home. It can be unlocked with the Apple Home Key by simply tapping an iPhone or Apple Watch, even when the iPhone or Apple Watch is out of power. Moreover, you can manage and share door access for your guests in Apple Home. With a Matter compatible Aqara hub, it features Matter support.(Tips: After adding the door lock to the Aqara Home app, only the administrator's fingerprint or password can reset the door lock.)
- 【Remote Passwords and Unlock】The Smart Lock U50 offers multiple ways to unlock, including keypad unlocking, remotely configurable passwords via the Aqara Home app (An Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub is required), one-time local passwords when no internet connection is available, and a temporary password for visitors. * The NFC card is not included and is sold separately.
- 【Automations with Aqara and Third-Party Devices】With an Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub, the smart door lock U50 is compatible with third-party ecosystems like Google Home, Alexa and IFTTT, allowing it to be easily integrated into a wide range of smart home setups and used in smart home automations. For example, when someone presses the Aqara Video Doorbell G4, you will be able to view who is at your door and easily unlock the U50 door lock. (Zigbee2MQTT and comparable third-party USB dongles are not officially supported by Aqara. Full product functionality may be limited or unavailable.)
- 【Auto Lock & Do Not Disturb Mode】Thanks to the built-in gyroscope, the auto-lock feature locks the door for you after you close it. Alternatively, you can disable this feature and leave the door in the passage mode. Also, the Do Not Disturb mode can mute the door lock sounds within a certain period of time, to avoid affecting your family’s sleep when you get back home late.
- 【A Durable and Secure Deadbolt Lock with Long Battery Life】 The U50 is powered by 4 AA Batteries (6V batteries required, included) and has a long battery life of up to 6 months. Also, a USB-C to A port for emergency charging is available. The lock body made of zinc alloy has an IPX5 rating and complies with the same safety standard as BHMA Level 3. It’s capable of withstanding temperatures ranging from -31°F to 150.8°F. Your sensitive data is stored locally and fully AES encrypted.
- 【Rekeying Made Easy with U50】The Smart Lock U50 cylinder is designed for rekeying. Simply remove the lock cylinder, have a locksmith adjust the pins to match your existing 5-pin key, and you'll be able to continue using your original key to unlock it.
At US$149.99, this is possible the best “bang for your buck” smart lock with HomeKey, when you take into account all of its additional features.
I recently bought 6 Aqara U50 smart locks, thinking they would work with my existing Zigbee network and Zigbee2MQTT setup.
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