I am reaching out to request consideration for adding local PIN management support to the Aqara U100 smart lock through a future firmware update.
I purchased the Aqara U100 with the goal of using it for my Airbnb property while maintaining local control and privacy. My intended setup is to integrate the lock with Home Assistant which I have done that using the m3 hub, now would wish a way to automate guest access management, including creating temporary guest PINs, setting expiration times, and automatically removing expired PINs after checkout.
I understand that PIN management features are available on newer models such as the Aqara U200, but this functionality does not appear to be available on the U100. Adding support for local PIN/user management on the U100 would significantly improve the product’s usefulness for property owners who rely on Home Assistant and local automation.
The ability to manage guest access locally would provide:
- Better privacy by reducing reliance on cloud services.
- More reliable Airbnb automation.
- Automatic cleanup of expired guest PINs.
- A better experience for users who purchased the U100 specifically for smart home integration.
I would appreciate it if your engineering team could consider adding this capability in a future firmware update, or advise whether this feature is planned for the U100.