# Aqara Smart Lock U50

*Aqara*

> Remote use of the Aqara Smart Lock U50 needs an Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub, and Matter works only through a Matter-supported Aqara hub. It is a Zigbee 3.0 keypad deadbolt with Home Key, no fingerprint reader and 4 AA batteries. It suits HomeKit users, with native support through Bluetooth. Google Home and Alexa users reach it through an integration (Zigbee).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/aqara-smart-lock-u50
- Last checked: 2026-10-12

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Aqara](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/aqara) |
| Category | Lock |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Lock family | Zigbee locks (Matter through an Aqara hub)[^2] |
| Radio | Bluetooth 5.0, Zigbee 3.0, NFC[^2] |
| Hub needed | Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub for full compatibility and remote use[^2] |
| Matter path | Bridged by a Matter-supported Aqara hub[^2][^3] |
| HomeKit and Home Key | HomeKit lock with Home Key[^2] |
| Unlock methods | Keypad, NFC card, key, app. No fingerprint reader.[^2] |
| Power | 4 AA (6 V), up to 6 months[^2] |
| Released | unknown |
| Aliro | unknown |

## Integration paths

**How the Aqara Smart Lock U50 connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Matter via Bridge](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-bridged) | Aqara hub with Matter bridging[^2] | unknown | unknown |
| [Zigbee](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zigbee) | Aqara hub[^2] | unknown | unknown |
| [BLE](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/ble) | BLE proxy or phone[^2] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Aqara Smart Lock U50**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Zigbee | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Via integration[^4] |  |
| Zigbee | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Via integration[^4] |  |
| BLE | [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) | Native[^2] |  |

## Related pages

- [Aqara smart locks](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/aqara-locks) (line)
- [Aqara](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/aqara) (brand)
- [Matter through a bridge](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-bridged) (protocol)
- [Zigbee](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zigbee) (protocol)
- [Bluetooth Low Energy](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/ble) (protocol)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Aqara US store catalog (Shopify product feed). https://us.aqara.com/products.json?limit=250 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^2]: Smart Lock U50 - Aqara US store. https://us.aqara.com/products/smart-lock-u50 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^3]: Everything Matter - Aqara. https://www.aqara.com/en/explore/everything-matter/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^4]: Aqara US store: Smart Lock U50. https://us.aqara.com/products/smart-lock-u50.json (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-12)