78 Industry News Also online at www.dijonline.co.uk Door Industry Journal Summer 2026 Automatic Doors, Access Control & Smart Security EG Direct Introduces the Aqara Smart Lock Range to the UK Door and Gate Industry Smarter Access Control for Gates, Doors and Modern Entry Points EG DIRECT is pleased to introduce the growing Aqara Smart Lock range to the UK door, gate, lock and security industries. As an official Aqara distributor in the UK, EG Direct is bringing a new generation of smart access control products to trade customers, offering flexible solutions for gates, glass doors, rim lock entrances and everyday domestic doors. With customers increasingly looking for keyless access, app control, remote management and integration with wider smart home systems, smart locks are becoming a valuable opportunity for installers, locksmiths, gate automation specialists and security professionals. The Aqara Smart Lock range includes the newly launched U500 Series, covering the Smart Gate Lock U500, Smart Glass Door Lock U500 and Smart Rim Lock U500, alongside the Smart Lock U200 Lite & U200+ Kit. The upcoming Smart Lock U600 is also expected to arrive in the UK later this year. Built for Smarter, More Flexible Access Aqara smart locks are designed to give users more ways to manage access without relying solely on traditional keys. Depending on the model, unlocking options can include fingerprint, passcode, NFC, app control, Apple Home Key, mechanical key access and remote operation through compatible smart home systems. For trade professionals, this provides a practical way to add value to existing door, gate and security projects. Whether the requirement is for a domestic front door, an external gate, a frameless glass office door or a traditional rim lock entrance, Aqara offers a smart lock solution for a wide range of applications. Matter Support for Future-Ready Installations A key advantage of the Aqara Smart Lock range is support for Matter, the smart home connectivity standard designed to improve compatibility across leading platforms. With Matter support, Aqara smart locks can work with ecosystems such as Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant and more, depending on the lock model and required compatible hub, Matter controller or Thread Border Router. This gives customers greater flexibility and helps installers offer a more future-ready access control solution that is not limited to one single platform. Aqara U500 Series: Smart Access for Gates, Glass Doors and Rim Lock Entrances The Aqara U500 Series has been developed to bring smart access control to a wider range of entry points, including external gates, frameless glass doors and traditional rim lock applications. The range includes the Aqara Smart Gate Lock U500, Smart Glass Door Lock U500 and Smart Rim Lock U500. While each model is designed for a specific installation type, they share many of the same core benefits: keyless access, smart control, multiple unlocking methods and integration with compatible smart home systems. The Smart Gate Lock U500 is particularly relevant for the gate and access control industry, bringing smart locking technology to external entrances that have traditionally relied on mechanical keys, keypads or separate access control systems. It supports dual-side access control, with fingerprint
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