Smart lock

[prisma heron]

Hi everyone

I’m looking for recommendations for smart locks that are 100% compatible with Home Assistant locally, without any proprietary hub.

My setup:

• SMLIGHT SLZB-07 dongle (Zigbee 3.0 + Thread/Matter)
• Using Zigbee2MQTT

Ideally I’m looking for:

• A native Zigbee lock (no Aqara-style hub requirement)
• Full support in Zigbee2MQTT (lock/unlock + state + battery + PIN codes if possible)

What I’ve looked at so far:

• Aqara U100 → seems to require a hub for proper integration
• Yale Assure Zigbee → seems OK but depends on the module
• Kwikset Zigbee → often recommended

Questions:

• What models are you using with Zigbee2MQTT?
• Do you get full control (reliable lock/unlock)?
• Any models to absolutely avoid?
• Anything else I should consider when choosing (door compatibility, etc.)?
• Should I consider Wifi devices instead of Zigbee ?

Thanks in advance for your feedback

[fossil scarab]

The Yale locks are fine— the module is just the zigbee radio in the lock itself. They can be swapped with other radios

[clear salmon]

I found it hard to find a native Zigbee lock without having to jump through hoops with things such as having to initially set it up from a proprietary app, I've used Yale Assure Lock 2 locks in the past which are "fine", but I found I had to use their dumb phone app to do really anything setup oriented, such as enabling the smart module, calibration, finding the master lock code, etc. I've since swapped to the Aqara U400 and I didn't need their hub or phone app since it's Matter/Thread. I've had it since release and have zero complaints so far. So, if you're willing to deviate from Zigbee, recommend the U400.

[wraith bridge]

Hi,

the lock I'm using is the NUKI smart Lock Pro. I'm not using it through zigbee, but just directly through MQTT ... and it is Matter compatible.

[vale hedge]

My Zigbee Schlage is rock solid, it shows me who unlocked, which pins are set, and all of that.

Schlage is also a reputed lock brand before and fore most.