Best for apple-homekit
Cameras, video doorbells and smart locks that work with Apple Home, based on each manufacturer's published HomeKit or Matter compatibility.
In a nutshell
Best apple-homekit options compared by SafeHive: Aqara Video Doorbell G4, Aqara Smart Lock U50, Level Lock Pro (Matter), Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt.
Key facts
- Products compared:
- 4
Key takeaways
- Aqara Video Doorbell G4 — Apple households that want a doorbell in the Home app with HomeKit Secure Video
- Aqara Smart Lock U50 — Apple households that want Home Key tap-to-open on a keypad deadbolt
- Level Lock Pro (Matter) — Apple households that want home key tap-to-unlock on a lock that looks like a plain deadbolt
SafeHive· Updated July 31, 2026· How we evaluate products
Aqara
Aqara Video Doorbell G4
- Resolution
- 1080p Full HD
- Field of view
- 162° wide-angle (16:9)
- Night vision
- Infrared
No subscriptionFree local storage
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Aqara
Aqara Smart Lock U50
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.0 and Zigbee 3.0, NFC; Aqara hub required for remote features and Matter
- Entry methods
- Apple Home Key (iPhone or Apple Watch tap), keypad, NFC card, app, physical key
- Certification
- BHMA Level 3, zinc alloy body, IPX5 weather resistance
No subscription
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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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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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