Aqara is one of the top names in smart home products, and the company has covered a lot of ground in the last few years. Right now, Aqara is cutting prices on sensor bundles, smart locks, and video doorbells for Black Friday.
Protect yourself with added security
Some of Aqara’s best products are included in its smart lock lineup. The company makes multiple models that work for just about anyone, depending on what sort of lock you need and the build of your existing door.
The Smart Lock U50 is the most affordable model that the company makes, replacing your non-smart deadbolts. It’s controlled by a keypad that sits on the outside of the door. The keypad accepts digit input and connects to NFC devices like your iPhone or an NFC card. The outer unit is IPX5 water resistant, which means it can handle bad weather here and there. On top of that, the lock features automatic re-lock and notifications so anyone can see its status. The U50 is compatible with major smart home ecosystems like Google Home and Apple HomeKit, as well.
For a little extra convenience, the Smart Lock U100 brings an equipped fingerprint sensor. the fingerprint sensor can be used to unlock the door and works with multiple users. The U100 brings all of the same tech that the U50 does, just with more unlocking options. Both units also have an emergency USB-C port to charge the lock, just in case it runs out of power.
The Smart Lock U300 is another great option, but it’s for a different type of door. The U300 incorporates a handle in the unit, meaning it can be used on doors that have a single bolt. That might include office and internal doors that need a little extra security. Moreover, this new model is built upon the latest Thread protocol, meaning that it can connect and be managed by any Thread Border Router, whether it’s a Nest Hub Max or an Echo display. No Aqara hub is required. The U300 utilizes both a fingerprint sensor and keypad, which makes it the best to replace your non-smart levers or knobs.
The U50 and U100 are down to $89.99 and $149.99, respectively, during the black Friday sale. The U300 lock is down to $179.99 from $229.99.
It would also be a good idea to pair any of Aqara’s smart locks with a video doorbell. The addition of the G4 video doorbell means that users can allow guests to enter without ever having to walk to the door. The G4 utilizes locally stored facial recognition and is compatible with just as many ecosystems. The battery allows it to work for up to 4 months of use and allows users to see alerts in 1080p. Alternatively, you can choose the wire the doorbell for uninterrupted use.
With two-way audio and HD video, it’s easy to see exactly who’s on the other side of the door. The G4 video doorbell is down to $89.99 from $119.99.
Add peace of mind with Aqara’s smart sensors
Aqara’s lineup of smart sensors are some of the most advanced on the market. The FP2, specifically, is capable of tracking indoor movement and information to make home automation a breeze. The FP2 is more than a traditional motion or light sensor. Rather than reporting back simple motion, it understands presence and small movements. That’s enough for you to set up certain automations that turn on lights in certain areas of the home, and then turn them off when the subject leaves the area.
The FP2 can detect up to 5 different humans in one area. It can also distinguish between people, pets, and robot vacuums. The reason for that is that vacuum cleaning at night won’t turn your kitchen lights on while it roams the floor. In that scenario, a simple motion detector would trigger lights when unnecessary.
During the Black Friday sale, the FP2 presence sensor is only $54, when it normally comes in at $82.99.
Aqara makes other sensors too. For instance, the company have several bundles that bring door and window sensors, leak detection sensors, and temperature and humidity sensors. Each of these is straightforward. The door and window sensors will trigger when a door or window opens, while the temperature and humidity sensors will report back those values in the home. One of our favorites is the water leak sensor, which will alert the user when a certain amount of moisture has been detected.
Each three-piece bundle is seeing a significant discount during the event.
- Door and Window Sensor bundle – $33.99
- Temperature and Humidity Sensor bundle – $38.89
- Water Leak Sensor bundle – $38.49
To tie it all together, Aqara’s Hub M3 connects the company’s devices to the Matter network if they can’t on their own. It utilizes the Matter standard, allowing to connect to Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, and more. With that, every device works more efficiently and reliably. The Hub M3 is down to $99.99 from $129.99.
Aqara’s Black Friday deal won’t last long, though this is a way to get a head start on completely renovating your smart home to give you a little peace of mind.
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