79 Industry News Also online at www.dijonline.co.uk Door Industry Journal Summer 2026 Automatic Doors, Access Control & Smart Security and key unlocking available from both sides, making it suitable for iron gates, grille-style gates and controlled entry points where secure access from both directions is required. The Smart Glass Door Lock U500 is designed for frameless glass doors, making it ideal for offices, showrooms, studios, retail spaces and modern residential projects. Its clamp-on, drill-free design makes it a practical retrofit solution where customers want smart access control without replacing or damaging the existing glass door. The Smart Rim Lock U500 is designed for classic entrances and surface-mounted lock applications. Unlike mortise-based solutions, it offers a front-and-back surface-mounted design, making it suitable for doors where a rim lock style installation is required. Across the U500 Series, users can benefit from convenient unlocking methods such as fingerprint, NFC, app control, Apple Home Key and mechanical key access, depending on the model. For trade professionals, the range provides practical upgrade options across a variety of door and gate applications, helping customers modernise access without always needing major structural changes. Aqara Smart Lock U200 Lite & U200+ Kit The Aqara Smart Lock U200 Lite and U200+ Kit are designed for standard domestic doors and retrofit installations. Both options allow users to upgrade compatible existing locks without drilling, making them suitable for many residential projects. The U200 Lite provides an accessible entry point into smart access control, offering app control, smart automation and keyless convenience. The U200+ offers a more complete smart lock experience, with additional unlocking methods such as fingerprint, passcode, NFC and Apple Home Key support. For installers, the U200 range is a practical solution for homeowners, landlords and property managers looking to modernise access without replacing the complete door system. Coming Soon: Aqara Smart Lock U600 Later this year, Aqara is expected to bring the Smart Lock U600 to the UK market. This slim smart lock has been designed specifically with UK applications in mind and is expected to offer Apple Home Key support, allowing compatible users to unlock using an iPhone or Apple Watch. The lock is also expected to support Matter over Thread, helping it integrates with major smart home platforms. Planned features include fingerprint unlocking, numeric password entry, NFC access, app control, auto-locking, emergency unlocking methods, USB-C emergency power and up to 10 months of battery life. A New Opportunity for Installers Smart locks are no longer just a consumer smart home accessory. They are becoming part of the wider access control conversation. For door, gate, lock and security professionals, the Aqara Smart Lock range offers a clear opportunity to add value to projects, provide modern access solutions and meet growing customer demand for connected security. With Aqara’s wider ecosystem of doorbells, sensors, cameras, switches, screens and many other devices, installers can also create more complete smart entrance solutions for homes, offices, rental properties and light commercial environments. As an official Aqara distributor in the UK, EG Direct can support trade customers with access to the Aqara Smart Lock range, helping installers bring smarter, more flexible access control to homes, businesses and entry points across the UK. www.easygatesdirect.co.uk
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