Aqara D100 Digital Lock overview with Apple Home Key support

[@semotech]

Looks like a great lock. The mortise locking design will be a challenge at install time tho. FYI, you can disable the HomeKit notifications in the settings for the lock in HomeKit!

[@notacarguy_au]

Yeah, we've had it for a quite a while now and we really like it. It's been working great. I did work out that you could turn off the notifications in the Home app, but I've left them on as I kinda want them but not all the time. Not sure what I want there. 🤣 One thing I can't work out is how to turn off the "beep" when opening. I understand why you'd want that, but when I want to go out at 6am to the gym, I'd rather not wake up anyone in the house when I open the door to leave. I've looked through both the Aqata app and the Home app and I can't seem to work out if you can do that. 🤷🏻

[@kgynln]

Thanks for the informative video! 👍Been looking at this model, was wondering if your opinions about the door lock has changed since a year ago?

[@notacarguy_au]

Not at all, we still have it, still use it and still very happy with it. Only thing that I could say is that possibly having all the features may have been a bit of overkill. But, depending on our needs we still use the fingerprint, passcode and Apple Key. Though I use the Applekey function the most I think.

[@Truthfulnerd]

I own a model 3, and leaving my house without car keys has been a thing I’ve enjoyed. However I still need to bring my house keys with me, so this just seems like a no brainer for me in the future.

[@notacarguy_au]

Totally agree. I shot this video about a week ago, so have had more time with it now. Still loving it. Also still not 100% used to just "walking out the door" with no keys. But getting used to it slowly and it's lovely.

[@Truthfulnerd]

@@notacarguy_au well I'm glad there are alternatives to using a house key. I see them all the time at Bunnings and will one day upgrade. Appreciate the video.

[@martinpreston2058]

Great work Lee. No need to apologise for non-Tesla product. Your skills are translatable to all gadgets. Would be great to see what you love about your new Ultra watch

[@notacarguy_au]

Thanks Martin. I try not to talk about Apple stuff, if you think I am biased towards Tesla, OMG, I would be gushing embarrassedly about Apple gear. 😉. Having said that, one thing I would say about the Ultra is that it is noticeably heavier than previous Apple Watches and so if you're thinking of getting one. Be sure to try one on first and see if you don't mind the weight.

[@elsellodesalomon]

Hello, do you know if it is resistant to rain? I think I have read in the specifications that it is not resistant to rain, but I see that you have it installed on an exterior door. Is it still working correctly today despite having gone through very rainy and windy days?

[@notacarguy_au]

I don't know, sorry and my example wouldn't help as yes it is outside, but it's undercover so it never gets rained on.

[@ivanchikburinki1569]

its waterproof it says on offical website

[@karthikld]

Thank you for the video. It was very thorough. Could you please let me know how loud the bell on the lock itself is? I'm considering whether I need a separate doorbell, as I'm aiming to eliminate the doorbell altogether and use the Eve Outdoor Camera instead. Your response will be much appreciated. Thank you!

[@notacarguy_au]

The doorbell is loud. At least loud enough for us to hear it in the house. We don’t actually use that doorbell as we’ve had a Ring for ages. But every now and then someone uses the locks bell instead and we still hear it. I think you’d be fine and worst comes to worst you could get louder bell later if it nots loud enough for your house.

[@StrifePulse]

Just FYI, you can turn off the unlocked/locked notifications from the Home app.

[@notacarguy_au]

Thanks for the info. Good to know. ☺️

[@sohwenwen99]

Hi Thanks for the great review! do you find it to be noisy when unlocking & locking?

[@notacarguy_au]

It's not silent and would be nice to be able to turn off the "ding" when unlocking late at night. But no one has woken anyone else up when coming home at night. So I don't think it's too loud or an issue. Then again, I am a pretty heavy sleeper. 🤣

[@chung6554]

Love your DIY philosophy 😂 I’m exactly the same

[@notacarguy_au]

Thanks, it works really well for me. 🤣

[@iPhone-en2yn]

Can I ask how much Jimmy charged you and whether you are in Aus? I want to see if I am not being ripped off 😂😊

[@notacarguy_au]

Keep in mind this was about a year and a bit ago, so prices may have changed. I don't remember exactly, but I think it was about $150 or there abouts.

[@amitojsingh456]

Jimmy is installing mine too

[@rishik237]

Hey there, Do you get the option of being able to use the HomePods as Doorbell Chime as well via HomeKit? Really great review btw!

[@notacarguy_au]

Thanks for the kind words. I don't think you can use the Homepods for the door chime. The options there seem quite limited in the App. Now I might be wrong, but I couldn't find it.

[@rishik237]

​@@notacarguy_au Thanks for your reply! :) Ahh that's a bummer, maybe it has something to do with the fact that it's firstly a lock rather than a doorbell hence it doesn't give you the option to use the HomePods as a chime. Idk I could be wrong. I was after the feature of being able to get a notification when the doorbell rings on my apple devices too, making it easier for everyone in the family. I guess I will probably go with the A100, and just keep my current hombridged doorbell! D100 look so much more elegant. If only the bell button light could be disabled.

[@ethanhamilton8959]

Gday, Just wondering is there a way to leave the door unlocked, say during the day your going in and out constantly but don't want to leave the door open? Cheers

[@notacarguy_au]

Hi, I had a play with it and I can’t find anything that seems to let you do that. So it may be possible, but from what I can see I don’t think you can.

[@iPhone-en2yn]

Great review mate, is there a bell on top of this!

[@iPhone-en2yn]

Sorry strike that, it was covered in your video.

[@notacarguy_au]

Thanks, yes there is a door bell function too.

[@notacarguy_au]

👍🏼

[@karlheyes7362]

Hi mate, thanks for the review. What made you purchase this over the Samsung SHP-DP609?

[@notacarguy_au]

I actually had not heard of that lock.I had a look at it now, but can't seem to see if it supports Homekit or Homekey, which was one of the main features I was looking for in a lock.

[@smartlockinstallation]

Samsung locks were discontinued in most other countries over the world 2 years ago. Samsung is not compatible with Apple Homekey. DP609 is 4 years old technology, fingerprint sensor is far less accurate and quick than this D100

[@mavericks6177]

Some digital lock installers are saying it takes 10 seconds to unlock using apple key. How true is that?

[@notacarguy_au]

Not in my experience. Takes about 1-3 seconds. No faster or slower than other methods. I’ve not found that I feel like I’m waiting for it.

[@mavericks6177]

@@notacarguy_au Thank you for the info. Really helped!

[@StormTube80]

Hey, i think you may not use any lock at all. There is an easy breakable window right to it. :)

[@notacarguy_au]

By that logic why do we even have the door? 🤷🏻🤣

[@StormTube80]

It is easier to step inside through the door i think :)

[@runejensen6145]

Are you required to use a proprietary app to set this up?

[@notacarguy_au]

Yes, but to be fair, that's how all these types of devices work. You need to use the Eufy app to setup Eufy stuff, the Ring app to setup Ring stuff. Once it's setup you can lock and unlock it via the Home app, but setup is done via the Aqara app. Also the options in the Home app aren't as wide as what you can do in the Aqara app.

[@eclipseexpress5775]

Some of the in app features are useful. Say if you are traveling abroad but you asked a friend or neighbor to help you feed your pets. You can use the app to create an one time passcode to open your lock without revealing your regular passcode.

[@howardqiao123]

Which app are using for the D100?

[@notacarguy_au]

I'm using both the Aqara app and the Apple Home app. I don't really use an app that much.

[@jasonsbradshaw]

If the door is 'unlocked' - does it stay shut?

[@notacarguy_au]

I'm sorry, I'm not sure I understand what you're asking. I only ever unlock the door to open it. So the locks "recede" and then I push the door open, but I do still need to push the door to open it. I think that's what you're asking?

[@KevinNYank]

Can the doorbell be disabled? If you do, does the lit button turn off? I'm worried that even if I disable the doorbell, people will see that lit button and try to press it.

[@notacarguy_au]

That's a fair point. I had a look and I don't think you can turn it off. At least not that I can find. I don't think it's a huge issue. We've had the lock bout 3 weeks now and maybe 2 out of 30-40 people who have come to the door have used the lock bell instead of our "proper" one.

[@PeterWatling]

I recently bought the Level+ one which also supports HomeKey. ( also very small ) question: did you manage to source your one locally or did you import it directly?

[@PeterWatling]

PS: Like your TShirt, I’m also a fan of John and the crew.

[@notacarguy_au]

Thanks Peter, I got from a local reseller here. I was surprised, but there are actually quite a few that have them in stock. It was on sale for a while too, which was nice. ☺️

[@ramgogada]

@@notacarguy_au do you mind sharing the link to the tshirt? cheers

[@notacarguy_au]

Unfortunately they aren't always on sale. They will tell you on the podcast when the shirts are on sale and it's always a limited time.

[@PeterWatling]

@@notacarguy_au Just discovered you are the editor behind some videos I was part of a couple of years back at work. Nice to connect the dots via a different channel.

[@elsellodesalomon]

sabes si sera compatible con Matter a través del hub m2?? para la cerradura u100 han anunciado compatibilidad con Matter, pero no he conseguido información de si dicha actualización llegara tambien a su cerradura D100, en principio no debería de haber ningún tipo de problema. Pero sabes algo?? será compatible con Matter a través del Hub M2??

[@notacarguy_au]

Sorry, I’m not sure.

[@elsellodesalomon]

@@notacarguy_au No estas seguro de si este producto sera compatible con Matter?

[@Casa55CND]

Where did you buy your Aqara D100 Digital Lock from ?

[@notacarguy_au]

I got it from Amazon.

[@kaede15]

Does it comes with Zigbee or not, So confusing their naming scheme.

[@notacarguy_au]

Yes, it is confusing. The one I got does have Zigbee, but I think you need to check on the box.

[@m14_gamer12]

thx for the video i have question it does not have ip rating and i can see u put it outside how is it going now? sorry for bad english

[@notacarguy_au]

No worries, I don’t know about the IP rating, you can check that online. It’s still going great. We are really enjoying not having to carry keys anymore.

[@АлексейПлотник]

What happens when battery became 0% of charge?

[@notacarguy_au]

There is a physical key you can use in an emergency, but also the app will warn you when the battery is low.

[@ramgogada]

just pulled the trigger on it. Can you share jimmy's contact? thanks

[@notacarguy_au]

Sure, it's www.smartlockinstallation.com.au

[@Bikepacking]

Can. You open it with voice control

[@notacarguy_au]

I don't see anything in the app that does that. I suppose you could maybe do it with Siri via the home app. But I haven't tried it and it's 6am at the moment, so may wait a while to play with that. 🤣

[@Bikepacking]

@@notacarguy_au l6 am dam that to early .. yeah i thinking of getting that door lock the issue i see with many home automation is thread and matter . I like to see more support rather than use different hubs this’ will be my first home automation build in over 25 years .. i did it long time ago with Hal2000 .. had to put mics in the walls and internet connection was 54k lol

[@notacarguy_au]

@@Bikepacking Yeah, I find the integration of home stuff is not quite there yet. Having said that, it's getting better all the time so. 🤞🏻☺ Your project sounds interesting. Anywhere I can follow along what you're doing? Also, 6am, I have a child, 6am isn't early. 😜

[@Bikepacking]

@@notacarguy_au yeah I have a 2 year old I haven’t had a good night sleep in 2 years lol if he dont quake twice in the middle of the night i get up and check lol .. i have a channel for bikes but i maybe open a new Chanel for the new house build that going to be fully automated i building the house in Vietnam just bought the land last week we have the house built in 45 days .. just designing it now .. and trying to research the home automation .. i am really thinking do i need to install even light switches just use smart bulbs no light switches at all ..

[@notacarguy_au]

@@Bikepacking I would still go with light switches, just incase I would want to have redundancy in there, no?

[@josephbonilla6451]

How can i order ? Im in the USA

[@notacarguy_au]

Sorry, I am not sure how to get it in the US. At leas there in Australia, I ordered it direct from Amazon.

[@Diego-it9cq]

@@notacarguy_au Could you please share the link to buy the exact same one? Tks

[@notacarguy_au]

@@Diego-it9cq Sure, here you go - www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B0B77VRYMK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@Diego-it9cq]

@@notacarguy_au thanks!

[@blablah6763]

Good review. Thanks

[@notacarguy_au]

Thanks for watching!