Hi! Great information. Very helpful, just what ive been looking for. Quick question, was yours a special buy? I bought two A100's and both only have the longer strike plate (without the side/guide part). So I'm now trying to workout how to get some 😢
Hi Nikki, no I just ordered it from Amazon Australia. I wasn't even sure what kind of strike plate setup I would get and, honestly, it depends on your door jamb design whether it's an issue or not. My jamb sticks out beyond the metal plate, so even with the extended strike plate, I still have some impact on the door jamb by the latch. I need to work out some way of avoiding wear on my door jamb.
There are multiple flavors for this product. I think there is the ZigBee version vs the pro. Additionally, for both flavors your can choose between 2 types according to the door thickness. There is the 40-80mm and the 80-120mm. Maybe this can affect the plates you get with the product 🤷♂️
@@liormoneta1195 I looked into this a little bit and the A100 Pro is without ZigBee, and only sold in China. I guess their plan is to use it for Hotels or something? I hadn't noticed that there are "thin" and "thick" versions when I bought mine, although at the time it was only readily available on Amazon. It's now being sold by local electrical retailers.
Hi mate. Thanks for the video. I have installed the doorhandle facing the exact same way as, except I am having a problem where the internal handle does nothing when turning, as if it was on the external side. Any idea of the issue? Is there a screw or something i need to relocate?
@@TheMrsorge hahah yeah I was going "I thought they already asked that question!" but it was just someone else. Don't stress too much, I scratched my head for a bit when I installed mine too. The benefit of making edited vidoes is you get to appear smart even though you may have actually been whacking it with a hammer for a while like Patrick from Spongebob.
It's wearing a bit. I keep thinking about how to solve it and I'm really surprised none of the provided plates extend that far down. I am also planning on reducing the spring tension on that latch as it's quite strong.
Hi! I didn't follow, in what scenarios does the key doesn't work? The ideas of the lock getting buggy and not opening (as I've read other aqara locks do, like de u100) and the key not working sounds like a red flag for an otherwise pretty nice looking alternative.
It's been a while but I think if the last time you engaged the lock was with the key, then it might not be able to be used to unlock. As long as the door was not latched *using* the key (and was latched using the door handles), you should be fine.
You should really put a black bar when you’re inputting your pin code instead of just pixellating it.. it’s really easy to deduce your pin code like this, be careful!
Hello! (Excuse my English) Your video was very useful for me but I have a question, I hope you will give me the answer. I have the same lock, and when I open the door that little direction tongue (which you blocked on your video with the help of that equipment) makes a very loud irritating click! I can’t get rid of that sound so I blocked that little tongue with the help of a piece of plastic card and glue🤣 so the question is, what is the purpose of that little tongue? Can I leave it blocked or not?) I’ll be very happy to hear your opinion!)
That tongue just signals that the door is fully closed. It is an annoying noise, and maybe you can leave it blocked but if your door does not behave as desired you may need to unblock it.
The door is always locked as soon as it closes. The additional latches can only be engaged by lifting the door handle up (for the secondary latches) and turning the night latch from the inside (for the night latch). So no, the additional latching cannot be done remotely. More specifically, the only electronically controlled mechanism in the entire lock is the one that connects the external door handle to the latches. That's as complex as it gets inside the assembly.
No, it can't. It's not an "auto lock"; rather it's just that the outer handle is *never* connected to the mechanism unless you have authenticated and then it is connected briefly to allow you to open the door. My wife had the same concern you do, but in reality it's not a problem because you can always open the door with your fingerprint. However if the issue is for ensuring small children can get in and out of the house easily, then yes it might not be suitable.
Hello, I have an Aqara N200 and when I change my iPhone and had to login again at the Mi Home app from Xiaomi, I couldn't remember my login and password. With that, I had to create a new login and when I tried to pair the door lock, the app says that I have to unbind the door lock first from the previous account, but it's not possible. Any ideas how to "unbrick" my door lock? I already tried to contact Aqara support and Xiaomi support and none of them answered me.
Hi I pay Aqara Smart Door Lock A100 from Amazon , It seems that the internal and external components of my A100 smart lock are reversed during installation, causing the internal lock not to open the door while the external one continuously opens it. I believe the issue lies in the installation. Could you please let me know which part is responsible for this in the lock?
those original battery that come with the door lock sucks, it's like those printer ink cartridges that comes with the printer print 10 pages and it's empty, change it.
By far the best review of this lock which shows real use! No background music, no fancy lighting just real feedback. Thank you mate :)
probably one of the best reviews on the net! (and you're a home assistant nerd like me too) = ) thanks mate, all the way from Tauranga NZ
Nice video👍. Would like to check, if the night latch is ON admin fingerprint can open the door from outside?
Yes, admin can always open from outside if the night latch is on.
Hi! Great information. Very helpful, just what ive been looking for.
Quick question, was yours a special buy? I bought two A100's and both only have the longer strike plate (without the side/guide part). So I'm now trying to workout how to get some 😢
Hi Nikki, no I just ordered it from Amazon Australia. I wasn't even sure what kind of strike plate setup I would get and, honestly, it depends on your door jamb design whether it's an issue or not. My jamb sticks out beyond the metal plate, so even with the extended strike plate, I still have some impact on the door jamb by the latch. I need to work out some way of avoiding wear on my door jamb.
There are multiple flavors for this product. I think there is the ZigBee version vs the pro. Additionally, for both flavors your can choose between 2 types according to the door thickness. There is the 40-80mm and the 80-120mm.
Maybe this can affect the plates you get with the product 🤷♂️
@@liormoneta1195 I looked into this a little bit and the A100 Pro is without ZigBee, and only sold in China. I guess their plan is to use it for Hotels or something?
I hadn't noticed that there are "thin" and "thick" versions when I bought mine, although at the time it was only readily available on Amazon. It's now being sold by local electrical retailers.
Hi mate. Thanks for the video. I have installed the doorhandle facing the exact same way as, except I am having a problem where the internal handle does nothing when turning, as if it was on the external side.
Any idea of the issue?
Is there a screw or something i need to relocate?
Dont worry i just read in comment below 😂
@@TheMrsorge hahah yeah I was going "I thought they already asked that question!" but it was just someone else. Don't stress too much, I scratched my head for a bit when I installed mine too. The benefit of making edited vidoes is you get to appear smart even though you may have actually been whacking it with a hammer for a while like Patrick from Spongebob.
Sorry can I ask, how’s the wooden door wearing with that little latch hitting the door each time? Have you found any solution for that issue at all?
It's wearing a bit. I keep thinking about how to solve it and I'm really surprised none of the provided plates extend that far down. I am also planning on reducing the spring tension on that latch as it's quite strong.
Hi! I didn't follow, in what scenarios does the key doesn't work? The ideas of the lock getting buggy and not opening (as I've read other aqara locks do, like de u100) and the key not working sounds like a red flag for an otherwise pretty nice looking alternative.
It's been a while but I think if the last time you engaged the lock was with the key, then it might not be able to be used to unlock. As long as the door was not latched *using* the key (and was latched using the door handles), you should be fine.
You should really put a black bar when you’re inputting your pin code instead of just pixellating it.. it’s really easy to deduce your pin code like this, be careful!
There's way easier ways to break into my house, but the pin codes were changed anyway. I don't treat Smart Locks as more secure, just more convenient.
Hello! (Excuse my English) Your video was very useful for me but I have a question, I hope you will give me the answer. I have the same lock, and when I open the door that little direction tongue (which you blocked on your video with the help of that equipment) makes a very loud irritating click! I can’t get rid of that sound so I blocked that little tongue with the help of a piece of plastic card and glue🤣 so the question is, what is the purpose of that little tongue? Can I leave it blocked or not?) I’ll be very happy to hear your opinion!)
That tongue just signals that the door is fully closed. It is an annoying noise, and maybe you can leave it blocked but if your door does not behave as desired you may need to unblock it.
Hey, can you lock the door remotely, including night latch?
The door is always locked as soon as it closes. The additional latches can only be engaged by lifting the door handle up (for the secondary latches) and turning the night latch from the inside (for the night latch). So no, the additional latching cannot be done remotely. More specifically, the only electronically controlled mechanism in the entire lock is the one that connects the external door handle to the latches. That's as complex as it gets inside the assembly.
Can the auto-lock be disabled? (Auto-lock means as soon as you close the door, it can’t be open from the outside)
No, it can't. It's not an "auto lock"; rather it's just that the outer handle is *never* connected to the mechanism unless you have authenticated and then it is connected briefly to allow you to open the door. My wife had the same concern you do, but in reality it's not a problem because you can always open the door with your fingerprint.
However if the issue is for ensuring small children can get in and out of the house easily, then yes it might not be suitable.
you can use passage mode i guess
Passage mode doesn’t lock automatically?
@@IchigoTensaZangetsu1 yes it is
@@IchigoTensaZangetsu1apparently the A100 doesn't have a passage mode yet.
Hi wonderful smart door lock and review where you order it from. Do you have a link. Please thank you
You can buy these on Amazon.
Hello, I have an Aqara N200 and when I change my iPhone and had to login again at the Mi Home app from Xiaomi, I couldn't remember my login and password. With that, I had to create a new login and when I tried to pair the door lock, the app says that I have to unbind the door lock first from the previous account, but it's not possible. Any ideas how to "unbrick" my door lock? I already tried to contact Aqara support and Xiaomi support and none of them answered me.
Isn't there a factory reset button on the lock somewhere? I'm not sure if that will help but it's where I would start.
Hi
I pay Aqara Smart Door Lock A100 from Amazon , It seems that the internal and external components of my A100 smart lock are reversed during installation, causing the internal lock not to open the door while the external one continuously opens it. I believe the issue lies in the installation. Could you please let me know which part is responsible for this in the lock?
There is a screw that you remove from one side of the locky body and reinstall on the other side. It's described in the manual.
where to buy this lock in canada ?
Pretty sure Amazon sell these. But I don't live in Canada so I don't really know.
those original battery that come with the door lock sucks, it's like those printer ink cartridges that comes with the printer print 10 pages and it's empty, change it.
I dunno mate the ones that came with mine have been fine. It would depend if they are Zinc-carbon rather than alkaline, if you're aware?