Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) vs Schlage Encode (US)
Smart locks · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa.
- Only the Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) works with Apple Home; the Schlage Encode (US) doesn't.
- The Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) works with SmartThings; for the Schlage Encode (US) it isn't confirmed.
- The Schlage Encode (US) works with Home Assistant; for the Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: Matter, radio, hub required and fit.
Side by side
| Fact | Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) | Schlage Encode (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Thread[2] | Unconfirmed |
| Apple Home | Via Matter[1],[2] | No[4] |
| Google Home | Via Matter[1],[2] | Yes[2] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Matter[1],[2] | Yes[7] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter[1],[2] | Unconfirmed |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Yes[8] |
| Radio | Thread, Bluetooth[1],[2] | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[3] |
| Hub required | Unconfirmed | No[1],[2] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Fit | Lever handle[1],[2] | Replaces deadbolt[1],[2] |
| Keypad | Yes[1] | Yes[5] |
| Power | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed[6] |
A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.
Quick answers
- Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) or Schlage Encode (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Only the Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US). The Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Schlage Encode (US) doesn't work with Apple Home. More smart locks for Apple Home
- Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) or Schlage Encode (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Schlage Encode (US) works directly. More smart locks for Google Home
- Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) or Schlage Encode (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Schlage Encode (US) works directly. More smart locks for Amazon Alexa
- Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) or Schlage Encode (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Confirmed only for the Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US). The Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Schlage Encode (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart locks for SmartThings
- Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) or Schlage Encode (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the Schlage Encode (US). The Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) isn't confirmed either way; the Schlage Encode (US) works directly. More smart locks for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Aqara Smart Lock U300 (US) · Schlage Encode (US)