Home tech

Locks, switches, sensors and shades. How they set up, whether they play nice with Apple Home and Home Assistant, and how they hold up after the honeymoon.

[Photo · The U400 on my front door]New

Home tech · Smart lockAqara U400I finally replaced my Yale. Here’s how the hands-free unlock holds up, and how it gets along with HomeKit and Home Assistant.Buy again? Yes. Hands-free unlock is life-changing.

On the bench

[Photo · Aqara Matter door sensor]Up next

Home tech · Door sensorAqara Matter door sensorThe U400’s sidekick. Short review coming.