Kwikset Aura Reach (US) vs Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi (US)
Smart locks · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Google Home, Amazon Alexa and SmartThings.
- Only the Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works with Apple Home; the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi (US) doesn't.
- The Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works with Home Assistant; for the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi (US) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: Matter and radio.
Side by side
| Fact | Kwikset Aura Reach (US) | Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Thread[1],[2] | Unconfirmed |
| Apple Home | Via Matter[1],[2] | No[3] |
| Google Home | Via Matter[1],[2] | Yes[1],[2] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Matter[1],[2] | Yes[1],[2] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter[1],[2] | Yes[1],[2] |
| Home Assistant | Via Matter[2],[3] | Unconfirmed |
| Radio | Thread, Bluetooth[1],[2] | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[1],[4] |
| Hub required | No[1] | No[2] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Fit | Replaces deadbolt[1] | Replaces deadbolt[1] |
| Keypad | Yes[1] | Yes[1] |
| Power | 4 × AA[1] | 4 × AA[1] |
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
- Kwikset Aura Reach (US) or Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Only the Kwikset Aura Reach (US). The Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi (US) doesn't work with Apple Home. More smart locks for Apple Home
- Kwikset Aura Reach (US) or Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi (US) works directly. More smart locks for Google Home
- Kwikset Aura Reach (US) or Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi (US) works directly. More smart locks for Amazon Alexa
- Kwikset Aura Reach (US) or Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Both. The Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi (US) works directly. More smart locks for SmartThings
- Kwikset Aura Reach (US) or Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the Kwikset Aura Reach (US). The Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart locks for Home Assistant
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