Updated
Updated · Droid Life · May 29
Aqara U400 Replaces $249 Nest x Yale Lock, Adding UWB Unlock and Fingerprint Access
Updated
Updated · Droid Life · May 29

Aqara U400 Replaces $249 Nest x Yale Lock, Adding UWB Unlock and Fingerprint Access

1 articles · Updated · Droid Life · May 29

Summary

  • $269 Aqara U400 replaced a Nest x Yale lock in the author's Google-centered setup, with the switch described as a "game changer" after a few days of use.
  • UWB auto-unlock for iPhone, a built-in fingerprint reader, NFC card support and a mechanical key addressed features the older lock lacked, with fingerprint access serving as a quick fallback when UWB misses.
  • Matter setup links the lock to Google Home, Apple Home, Alexa and SmartThings, while auto-lock uses a gyroscope to detect door closure and can be delayed for short trips outside.
  • Two software updates arrived within weeks of installation, adding better battery reporting and tuning motor torque and Matter hub binding.
  • A rechargeable 4,880mAh battery and USB-C charging replace the Nest x Yale's four AA batteries, and the author argues the extra features justify the $20 premium over Google's $249 lock.

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