With the Black Friday promotion season officially starting last Friday, now is the ideal time to finalize your smart home shopping list. If you are still considering which devices to add, we have curated a selection of top picks from Aqara.
For those less familiar with the brand, Aqara has built a reputation for producing compact, well-designed, exceptional battery life sensors, and cameras. The company delivers a good Matter smart home experience, offering connectivity options through Thread and Ethernet, as well as Matter Bridging for its extensive lineup of Zigbee devices.
We have identified options on the Amazon US store offering discounts of at least 30%. All selected devices either work natively with Matter or can be bridged to the standard, and we have specified the connection method for each reference. Please note that while these figures were cross-checked with Aqara’s price sheet and Amazon, final pricing may vary due to real-time stock levels and personalized offers.
Smart Locks
There are five models of smart lock on sale, including:
Smart Lock U50 (Aqara Hub required) - 40% off at $89.99
The Aqara Smart Lock U50 offers secure access via Apple Home Key (iPhone/Apple Watch tap, even when powered off) and supports the Matter standard through a compatible Aqara hub. Functioning as a Zigbee device, the lock uses the hub to enable remote control and automations across ecosystems like Google Home and Alexa. Essential features include customizable keypad codes, Auto-Lock using a gyroscope, emergency USB-C charging, local AES data encryption, and a design that is easily rekeyable to match your existing physical key.
Smart Lock U100 (Aqara Hub required) - 37% off at $119.99
The U100 is a previous flagship model of Aqara’s deadbolt, combining a built-in fingerprint reader with a touchscreen keypad and Apple Home Key support. Unlike the U50, the U100 features a fingerprint scanner capable of storing up to 50 prints for rapid entry. It connects via Zigbee to an Aqara hub for Matter integration, remote access, and automation, or via Bluetooth for direct local control. It also includes a mechanical key override and boasts an 8-month battery life with standard AA batteries.
Smart Lock U200 (Native Matter Over Thread) - 37% off at $169.99
The U200 is a retrofit smart lock designed to work with your existing deadbolt, making it ideal for renters or those who want to keep their original keys. It is one of the first locks to support Matter over Thread natively, ensuring robust, low-latency connectivity without a proprietary hub if you have a Thread Border Router. It features a wireless keypad with a fingerprint sensor, Apple Home Key support, and a rechargeable battery pack, plus an auto-lock function powered by a built-in gyroscope.
Smart Lock U300 Black Version (Native Matter Over Thread) - 35% off at $149.49
Designed for lever-handle doors, the U300 replaces standard knobs on interior or exterior doors (IPX4 rated), making it perfect for home offices, garage entries, or side doors. Like the U200, it features native Matter over Thread support for seamless integration with major platforms like Apple Home and Google Home. It includes a fingerprint reader directly on the lever, a numeric keypad, and Apple Home Key support, powered by four AA batteries with a dedicated USB-C emergency port.
Camera and hub
The G5 Pro is Aqara’s first outdoor surveillance camera, featuring 4MP resolution and Color Night Vision. Beyond security, it acts as a powerful smart home hub: it serves as a Matter Controller, a Matter Bridge for Zigbee devices, and a Thread Border Router, unifying your devices across protocols. It supports on-device AI for face, vehicle, and package detection, minimizing false alerts, and offers local storage via the built-in 8GB eMMC or NAS to keep footage private without subscriptions.
Camera Protect Kit Y100 (Acts as a Matter Bridge) - 36% off at $89.99
This all-in-one security bundle includes the Camera Hub G3, a Motion Sensor P1, a Vibration Sensor, and a Door and Window Sensor. The G3 camera features 2K resolution with 360° pan-and-tilt tracking and powerful AI gesture and face recognition. It doubles as a Zigbee hub and Matter Bridge, exposing the included sensors to Matter-compatible platforms like Apple Home and Alexa, creating a comprehensive security system right out of the box.
Hub M2 (Acts as a Matter Bridge) - 48% off at $30.99
The Hub M2 is Aqara’s most versatile Zigbee hub, featuring a built-in Ethernet port for a stable wired connection and a 360° IR blaster to control traditional devices like TVs and air conditioners. It acts as a Matter Bridge, allowing you to expose up to 128 connected Aqara Zigbee accessories to Matter ecosystems. The hub also includes a built-in speaker that can function as a security siren or doorbell chime when triggered by connected sensors.
Sensors
Door & Window Sensor Bundle (3 pcs) (Aqara Hub required) - 32% off at $33.99
These compact sensors detect the real-time status of windows, doors, or drawers. When paired with an Aqara hub, they can trigger automations, like turning on lights when a door opens, and send alert notifications to your phone. They connect via Zigbee for reliable, low-power performance and support Matter bridging through a compatible Aqara hub.
Temperature & Humidity Sensor Bundle (3 pcs) (Aqara Hub required) - 32% off at $38.99
This sensor monitors temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure in real-time. Historical data is tracked in the app, allowing you to identify climate trends in your home. Via an Aqara hub, it can automate climate controls, such as turning on a fan or smart thermostat when the temperature rises, and it is fully exposed to Matter platforms for broader ecosystem use.
Water Leak Sensor Bundle (3 pcs) (Aqara Hub required) - 33% off at $36.99
Designed to prevent water damage, these sensors detect water levels as low as 0.5mm. Rated IP67 waterproof, they can be placed under sinks, near washing machines, or in basements. When a leak is detected, they trigger a local alarm on the hub and send an immediate push notification. Through a Matter-compatible hub, these alerts can also be pushed to your preferred smart home platform. Aqara is one of a few platforms that can expose Zigbee water leak detectors to Matter in original device types for critical notification in Apple Home and SmartThings.
(Source: Amazon. Aqara; Image Source: Aqara)
