The catch
Aqara Smart Lock U100
You need a compatible Aqara hub for remote control and wider automations.
Side by side
Aqara U100 vs Schlage Encode Plus: Schlage needs no extra hub for its remote app, and U100 adds fingerprints
Quick verdict
U100 pairs Home Key with fingerprint entry and takes thicker doors. Encode Plus gets you remote access over direct Wi-Fi through Schlage Home, with no Aqara hub to add.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
These choices split on a two-inch door
Two inches is within the documented thickness range of U100, and the standard Encode Plus range leaves it out.
Where this comes from
Two inches is 50.8 mm, which is under the U100 55 mm maximum. Two inches is over Schlage 1.75 inches by 0.25 inch.
The catch
Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt with Camelot trim
Android-only homes may never use the feature that sets it apart from Encode, because its main advantage is strongest for Apple users.
Aqara Smart Lock U100
- Why pick it
- Fingerprint entry plus Apple Home Key is what you are after.
- Your door is thicker than what Schlage's standard range covers.
- The catch
- You need a compatible Aqara hub for remote control and wider automations.
Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt with Camelot trim
- Why pick it
- Built-in Wi-Fi with Schlage app remote access suits you.
- You would rather have the Camelot exterior and can do without a fingerprint reader.
- The catch
- Android-only homes may never use the feature that sets it apart from Encode, because its main advantage is strongest for Apple users.
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What this page compares
Before you replace your deadbolt, see how Aqara U100 and Schlage Encode Plus differ on Apple Home Key, fingerprint entry, remote-access hardware and door thickness.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Want both fingerprint and Home Key
Just U100 offers both.
- Aqara Smart Lock U100
- Better fit
- Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt with Camelot trim
- Caution
Want remote access straight over Wi-Fi
Built-in Wi-Fi comes with Encode Plus.
- Aqara Smart Lock U100
- Caution
- Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt with Camelot trim
- Better fit
My door is two inches thick
The U100 range covers 50.8 mm.
- Aqara Smart Lock U100
- Better fit
- Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt with Camelot trim
- Caution
Must keep the deadbolt I already have
Both take its place.
- Aqara Smart Lock U100
- Caution
- Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt with Camelot trim
- Caution
In practice
Differences you will notice
These choices split on a two-inch door
Two inches is within the documented thickness range of U100, and the standard Encode Plus range leaves it out.
How we worked this out
Two inches is 50.8 mm, which is under the U100 55 mm maximum. Two inches is over Schlage 1.75 inches by 0.25 inch.
Home Key leaves the hub question open
Tapping an Apple device works on both, yet their remote app paths are different.
How we worked this out
Set shared Home Key support against hub-mediated Aqara access on U100 and built-in Wi-Fi on Encode Plus.
U100 brings an entry method that not everyone can swap for an Apple phone
A household member without a compatible Apple device benefits from a fingerprint option.
How we worked this out
Keypad and physical-key fallback are on both. In this pair, only U100 also lists fingerprint entry.
Option A
Aqara, DL-D01D
Smart Lock U100
Entry options listed are fingerprint, home-key, keypad and phone, and the documented door range is 1.375 to 2.17 inches thick.
- Best for
- unlock with a fingerprint on a replacement for my deadbolt
Facts we checked
- The documented door range is 1.375 to 2.17 inches thick.
- Entry options include fingerprint, home-key, keypad, phone.
- The documented platform list includes alexa, apple, google, matter.
- The documented installation is a full deadbolt replacement.
Option B
Schlage, BE499WB CAM 619
Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt with Camelot trim
Documented to fit doors 1.375 to 1.75 inches thick, with home-key, keypad and phone listed as entry options.
- Best for
- give family and guests a code, while replacing my deadbolt
Facts we checked
- Documented to fit doors 1.375 to 1.75 inches thick.
- Home-key, keypad and phone are listed as entry options.
- Platforms documented include alexa, apple, google.
- The documented installation is a full deadbolt replacement.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Aqara Smart Lock U100 | Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt with Camelot trim | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint | Built in | Not included | Household members get a biometric option with U100. |
| Remote network | Aqara hub for Aqara remote control | Built-in Wi-Fi for Schlage Home | Accessory budgets aren’t equal. |
| Door thickness | 35 to 55 mm | 1.375 to 1.75 inches | U100 reaches about 2.17 inches. |
| Smart-home route | Zigbee with Matter available through a compatible hub | Apple Home and Schlage Wi-Fi integrations | Matter over Thread is not native on U100. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Aqara Smart Lock U100
- There are plenty of ways to get in, though setup takes more effort than with a stand-alone Wi-Fi lock.
With Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt with Camelot trim
- A fingerprint reader is not included.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Home Key is needed while the existing exterior key stays
Neither model fits. An interior retrofit plus a separate fingerprint keypad come with U200.
Decision guide
How to decide
U100 is the pick if you want Home Key and fingerprint entry together or have a thicker door. Encode Plus is the pick if you want direct Wi-Fi remote access through Schlage Home without adding an Aqara hub.
In a household with mixed phones
The buyer may be drawn to Home Key while another family member carries an Android phone or no phone at all. For that person, the U100 fingerprint reader adds a routine besides a code. Encode Plus still gives code and key entry, so think about who will really use the biometric option.
For your first smart lock
With Encode Plus built-in Wi-Fi, the equipment list for Schlage remote access stays short. U100 can work locally without buying its full smart-home setup, though remote Aqara control requires a compatible hub. Before comparing lock-only prices, write down which functions you need on day one.
If you are fitting a thicker door
U100's published thickness range includes a two-inch door, while the Schlage standard range does not. Treat that as an early filter. It does not approve the fit. Backset, bore, trim clearance and smooth bolt movement still need to be checked.
What this page can’t tell you
- The information here comes from manufacturer feature documentation, and no burglary, battery-life or recognition-speed test was performed.
- Whether a retrofit fits depends on the existing deadbolt and the adapter. Matching door thickness by itself does not settle the question.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the smart locks we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
None of the 25 models checked meets all of “Get in by tapping my phone or watch”, “Use a fingerprint to unlock”, “Run it remotely without needing a hub”, and “Install on a door beyond 1 3/4 inches thick”, so the pick goes to the closest practical compromise.
0 models fit, out of 25 checkedThe gap in numbers
Aqara Smart Lock U100 lists 2.17 in for documented door-thickness ceiling, 24% more than the 1.75 in on Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt with Camelot trim.
- Aqara Smart Lock U100
- 2.17 in
- Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt with Camelot trim
- 1.75 in
- Models with this figure
- 18 of 25
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Get in by tapping my phone or watch”, “Use a fingerprint to unlock”, “Run it remotely without needing a hub”, and “Install on a door beyond 1 3/4 inches thick”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures take the top of each published door-thickness range. Check bore pattern, backset and lock type separately. For context, 18 of 25 models publish comparable figures.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Aqara Smart Lock U100 |
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| Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt with Camelot trim |
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Aqara Smart Lock U100
Fingerprint entry plus Apple Home Key is what you are after.
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Built-in Wi-Fi with Schlage app remote access suits you.
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