Aqara Smart Rim Lock U500
Surface-mounted Matter lock built for doors a standard deadbolt cannot fit.
Specifications
- Price
- —
- Device type
- Smart Lock
- Ecosystems
- Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings
- Rooms
- Entryway
- Connectivity
- Thread, Matter, Bluetooth
- Hub required
- No
- Rental friendly
- No
- Matter certified
- Yes
- Installation
- Surface-mounted rim lock
- Energy Star
- No
- Local control
- No
- Voice control
- Yes
About
The U500 series is Aqara's answer to entrances that defeat conventional smart locks — iron gates, glass doors and classic rim-lock setups. The Smart Rim Lock U500 mounts on the surface rather than replacing a deadbolt, and the wider series includes a dual-side Gate Lock with fingerprint and key access from both sides. Launched May 2026 across the UK, Southeast Asia and the Middle East at a UK RRP of £279.98; US availability had not been announced at time of listing.
Pros
- +Fits doors that standard deadbolt locks cannot
- +Thread and Matter native
- +Part of a series covering gates and glass doors
- +Aqara has a solid multi-ecosystem track record
Cons
- −No confirmed US availability or pricing yet
- −Surface-mounted look will not suit every door
- −Higher price than mainstream deadbolt smart locks
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