WELOCK U81 Smart Lock Review and Setup, Fingerprint, NFC, Home Assistant and HomeKit

In this video, I take an in depth, real world look at the WELOCK Smart Lock U81, along with the Wi Fi Box 3. I cover everything from unboxing and installation, to app setup, daily use, and smart home integrations. The WELOCK U81 supports multiple unlocking methods, including fingerprint, PIN code, NFC cards, and a physical emergency backup key. This makes it a great option for families, accessibility focused homes, and anyone who wants to stop carrying physical keys. Even businesses like Airbnb can take advantage with its large number of users that can be added. I install the lock exactly as a brand new user would, removing an existing euro cylinder, fitting the lock, adding batteries, and testing the emergency key. I then walk through the app setup, adding users, fingerprints, passcodes, and NFC cards, before connecting the Wi Fi Box 3. To go a step further, I also show how to integrate the lock with Home Assistant, bridge it into Apple HomeKit, and test unlocking and locking from both the Apple Home app and Home Assistant. I also briefly cover voice control using Alexa. This is an honest review. While WELOCK kindly sent me this lock to review, they had no control over what I say in this video. All opinions are my own, and I cover both what I like, and what I think could be improved, especially around the app experience. If you are considering the WELOCK U81 and want to see a full installation, app walkthrough, and smart home setup before buying, this video should give you a clear idea of what to expect. ⸻ Get the WELOCK Smart Lock U81 at a Discount WELOCK Smart Lock U81 Shop now: https://tidd.ly/4b2ho2m Coupon code: VD60 Final price: £167 Free shipping on all orders from European and UK warehouses. Ships within 24 hours. 2 year warranty, lifetime customer support, and free 30 day returns. ⸻ Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:04 Explainer 01:25 Unboxing 03:45 Installation 06:23 Installing the batteries 07:39 Testing the emergency backup key 08:48 App installation 09:57 Demo mode test 11:39 Setting the admin PIN code 13:06 Adding a user 15:32 Adding passcodes, fingerprints, and NFC cards 17:54 Adding the Wi Fi Box 3 20:11 Getting the lock into Home Assistant 22:52 Getting the lock into HomeKit 24:12 Testing in Apple Home and Home Assistant 25:17 Final thoughts 27:22 Outro ⸻ If this video helped you, please consider liking and subscribing. It genuinely helps support the channel and allows me to keep making detailed smart home reviews and setup guides. If you have any questions about the lock or integrations, leave a comment below and I will do my best to help.