Aqara Smart Lock U400 vs SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo

SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo wins with its lower price, higher rating, 9-month battery, included hub, face recognition and emergency fingerprint. Aqara Smart Lock U400 counters with an IP65 outer panel and hands-free UWB unlocking.

How the door recognizes you. The SwitchBot looks at your face via its Keypad Vision and opens. The Aqara senses your iPhone or Apple Watch approaching over ultra-wideband. Both also offer fingerprint, codes, NFC, Home Key and physical keys.

The Aqara Smart Lock U400 replaces a deadbolt with a weatherproof IP65 exterior panel. The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo retrofits European cylinders and is not weather-resistant, with the Keypad Vision mounted nearby.

The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo reaches Google Home, Alexa, HomeKit, SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT and Matter with its bundled hub. The Aqara Smart Lock U400 covers HomeKit, Home Assistant and Matter over Thread, needing an Aqara hub for Google Home and Alexa.

Choose Aqara Smart Lock U400 for an exposed deadbolt door or the UWB experience: walk up with your iPhone or Apple Watch and the IP65-sealed lock opens itself.

Choose SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo for the most complete bundle on a Euro-cylinder door: face, fingerprint, code, NFC, Home Key and app entry, hub included, at a better price and rating.