Is there a comparison to the U100 version?
The U100 is a Zigbee lock which acts as a full replacement for your existing dumb lock. It can be bridged to matter using an Aqara Hub. It uses AA batteries.
The U200 is a Matter over thread lock which is a “retrofit” model: it fits over the top of the existing dumb lock and physically moves it. This also means that the keypad is a separate device, which gives you more options for where to put it.
The U200 lock has a built-in rechargeable battery and offers a “charging pouch“ which you can hang from the lock on the interior side of the door so that it will still work while it’s recharging. The keypad uses either AAA batteries or can be hardwired.
Functionality in the two is very similar in the aqara app. There will be some differences in the matter integration just because of the difference between matter over thread versus matter over bridge.
The U200 usually costs about 20% more than the U100, but prices vary and there are different deals available at different times.
So it’s a case where some people will prefer U100, some people will prefer the U200, and some won’t have a preference between them.
The U100 was never released for the EU, though, so the U200 is a big deal for people in that region. Particularly if they want to use Apple HomeKey.
I’m in the USA, so the U100 would be an option. What I’m seeing is that the U200 would have two separate power supplies plus a new deadbolt (in my case), the separate keypad to mount (I’m sure easy) but would connect via matter out of the box. For U100, I don’t need an existing deadbolt, have only one power supply, but would need the Agara hub to connect to ST? Also about $20-$30 cheaper if considering the hub cost. From my understanding avoiding Wi fi which seems to be popular for locks (not an issue for Agara) saves battery life? I like that the agars use a Gyroscope to determine if the door is open or closed. Yale uses a separate sensor that requires drilling into the jamb.
Yes.
You need an aqara hub that can act as a “matter bridge” for the U100. They have several different hub models with that functionality, and that offer very different features. So that’s just something you need to research. The least expensive option is the $30 e1.
I personally use the $130 g3 aqara camera which also works as a matter bridge because I have found it to be a really good camera to put inside the house, looking out through the window at the driveway. The camera functionality is not exposed to SmartThings, though, but does work with echo devices and Apple home, so it’s a good fit for my household. But if all you want is a matter bridge, the E1 is probably good enough.
BTW, the U50 is also very popular in North America. It’s basically a U100 without the fingerprint reader, so offered at a lower price.
If I understood correctly, U200 can be integrated into ST v3 over Matter, without the need for Aqara hub?
I think a hub is required & it doesnt work with smartthings SLA… @jkp can confirm this.
That’s correct, it’s Matter over Thread so you only need a Thread capable SmartThings hub like the V3.
In fact, the U200 is certified for SmartThings (WWST) so, if something does not work, you have official support from SmartThings and Aqara.
I’ve installed and been using it for 3 weeks now, and I just love it, love it, love it!!!
No need for M3 hub, but no configuration possible from ST, only lock/unlock … fine by me … otherwise BT can be used in vicinity.
I live in Norway, so like many others, I have Assa Trioving SEC3 lock, had to drill through those 2 plugs, to get to the bolts but other than that, the installation went suuuuuper smooth … note that I had to install it upside-down.
I ended up with installing using the “Biltema” kit and removal of inner lock, I could have kept the lock and install it with a key directly on top of inner lock but it looked disgusting … with inner lock removed it really looks great!
I’ve made some step-by-step guide I shared with many already, here it is, this if for the ones who don’t want to remove the old lock, I went the other way 
But for those that prefer not to remove the inner lock here it goes:
- Drill out 2 plugs covering lower/outter lock bolts, exercise caution! Unscrew them.
- Remove inner key spring loaded retainer plate, don’t touch upper (now) exposed 2 bolts!
- Swap fixed plate on backplate
- (optional) Use 2 original bolts as anchors/guide for easy install (go through, can’t be use for fix)
- Replace anchor (if used) with Biltema bolts (no cut), to screw the backplate on the existing lock
- Insert outer key (should be same as inner), mount Aqara lock on the backplate
It took me under 5 minutes to do this (with another 5 hours of brainstorming with myself) … but, I’m not satisfied with the results … When mounted on existing lock, it sticks out quite a bit, and the backplate doesn’t sit flush against inner lock so it is quite croocked, facing downwards … as my kids would say, Ææææææsj!
Some photos showing the process and the end (æsj!) result:
Installation of Aqara U200 on top of Triowing SEC inner lock with inner key
I’m from Oslo and have the older version of Trioving.
Can’t you just remove the outer metal plate? There will still be a bump, but the Aqara adapter fits on the small key mechanism.
In the end, I ended up 3D printing a cylinder adapter that fits my door. The only downside with my Trioving is that the door locks by turning it half a turn. During calibration, the Aqara lock tried to turn it a full turn, and now it doesn’t always reflect the correct status when I unlock the door using a key. However, I don’t use the physical key often, so it’s not a big deal.
Well yes … I could, and that’s what I have explained in those steps, but the adapter doesn’t really fit perfectly on the lock so there is some skew in addition to bump … it didn’t look nice at all … then I figured I can just remove the inner lock alltogether, used tail insert and bolts from Biltema kit (had to cut these bolts by a cm), placed tail in one of those Aqara adapters and what can I say, it works like a charm …
And additional plus is that I got confirmed from both insurance company and Elektroimportøren that this modification doesn’t affect the FG- godkjent status
For anyone that uses this lock, have you figured out a way to set routines based on unlock with keypad, not just unlock?
I would like to set some routines based on keypad fingerprint unlocking vs Routine or manual unlocking.
Are you sure? You should have Smart Lock Guest Access. Perhaps it’s regional, works here in the UK.
That option is not supported.
SLGA is not yet supported with the latest Matter driver for this lock. I think we determined previously that you have a different profile since yours was installed prior to the ST team making driver changes.
@RBoy any chance you are developing an advanced driver for matter locks that allows functionality not available in the stock matter drivers?
Happy to do it if there enough demand for it. Happy new year.