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Aqara kick-starts its first Matter-over-Thread smart lock with a promise of Home Key support


The Aqara U200 is one of the first smart locks to work with Matter-over-Thread and Apple Home Key

The company debuted its new ; showcasing its Matter-over-Thread connectivity and separate Bluetooth keypad with a fingerprint reader and NFC built in. Once the lock works with Apple Home Key, you’ll tap your phone or watch to the keypad to unlock the door. Other upgrades Aqara has promised include support for auto-unlocking, so your door unlocks as you approach, and Apple Home Key.

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