Aqara alternatives
Cameras, video doorbells and smart locks from other brands that share a category with Aqara's lineup, chosen from published specifications.
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Aqara products we review
August
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock
- Installation
- Retrofit over an existing single-cylinder deadbolt, interior side, under 10 minutes
- Connectivity
- Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 or 5 GHz) plus Bluetooth, no bridge required
- Door status
- DoorSense sensor reports whether the door is open or securely closed
No subscription
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eufy
eufy Video Doorbell E340
- Cameras
- 2K front (2048×1536) + 1080p downward (dual)
- Night vision
- Color, dual-light system, up to 16 ft (5 m)
- Storage
- Built-in 8GB (eMMC), no monthly fee
No subscriptionFree local storage
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eufy
eufy FamiLock S3 Max
- Unlock methods
- Palm vein, app, voice control, keypad password, physical key
- Camera
- 2K HDR, 150° x 150° view (180° diagonal), night vision
- Display
- 4-inch interior screen, 1080p
No subscriptionFree local storage
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eufy Smart Lock C220
- Connectivity
- Built-in Wi-Fi, no hub or bridge required
- Entry methods
- Fingerprint, keypad code, app, voice control, physical key (2 included)
- Fingerprint
- AI fingerprint recognition in under 0.3 seconds, stores up to 50 fingerprints
No subscriptionFree local storage
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Level
Level Lock Pro (Matter)
- Design
- Full deadbolt replacement with every smart component hidden inside the lock; looks like a standard deadbolt
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth and Matter over Thread; a Matter controller with a Thread border router is required for platform and remote features
- Entry methods
- Apple home keys, NFC key fobs (2 included), app, touch-to-unlock, physical key; optional keypad sold separately
No subscription
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Philips
Philips Wi-Fi Door Lock
- Connectivity
- Built-in Wi-Fi, no hub or bridge required
- Entry methods
- Fingerprint, backlit keypad, Philips Home Access app, physical key, Alexa and Google Assistant voice
- Fingerprint
- 360-degree reader, opens in about 0.3 seconds, stores up to 50 fingerprints
No subscriptionFree local storage
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Ring
Ring Battery Doorbell (newest model)
- Resolution
- Retinal 2K
- Zoom
- Up to 6x Enhanced Zoom
- Field of view
- 173° diagonal (140° horizontal and vertical)
Subscription required
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Ring
Ring Wired Doorbell (newest model)
- Resolution
- Wide-angle Retinal 2K
- Zoom
- Up to 6x Enhanced Zoom
- Power
- Hardwired to existing doorbell wiring (8-24V AC)
Subscription required
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Schlage
Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt
- Connectivity
- Built-in Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) and Bluetooth, no hub required
- Apple Home Key
- Tap to unlock with iPhone or Apple Watch
- Access codes
- Up to 100 codes
No subscription
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Schlage
Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt
- Connectivity
- Built-in Wi-Fi (2.4GHz), no hub required
- Access codes
- Up to 100 codes
- Security certification
- ANSI/BHMA Commercial Grade 1, Residential AAA
No subscription
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SwitchBot
SwitchBot Lock Pro
- Install
- Retrofit over an existing single-cylinder deadbolt, no drilling, keeps the exterior cylinder and keys
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth on its own; Wi-Fi, remote access, voice, and Matter via a separately sold SwitchBot Hub
- Entry methods
- App and auto-lock on the base lock; fingerprint, PIN, and NFC via the separately sold Keypad Touch
No subscription
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ULTRALOQ
ULTRALOQ U-Bolt Pro WiFi
- Connectivity
- Built-in Wi-Fi (2.4GHz, 802.11 b/g/n) + Bluetooth, no hub required
- Entry methods
- 8-in-1: fingerprint, keypad, app, auto-unlock, web, eKey, Apple Watch, key
- Fingerprint
- 360° reader, unlocks in about 0.3 seconds
No subscriptionFree local storage
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Wyze
Wyze Lock Bolt
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth only, no Wi-Fi and no hub or gateway option
- Entry methods
- Fingerprint, backlit anti-peep keypad, app within Bluetooth range
- Fingerprint
- Ultra-fast reader, stores up to 50 fingerprints
No subscriptionFree local storage
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Yale
Yale Assure Lock 2 with Wi-Fi
- Connectivity
- Built-in Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) plus Bluetooth, no separate bridge required
- Entry methods
- Pushbutton keypad code, Yale Access app, physical key
- Access codes
- Up to 250 shareable, schedulable codes
No subscription
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