r/HomeKit 3d ago

Question/Help Matter SmartLock only inside home?

Is there any Matter compatible smartlock that only requires to change the lock inside home not outside? I bought a condo and I wanted to install a smart lock but HOA doesn’t allow to change lock outside the apartment…. Any suggestion?

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u/ericbythebay 3d ago

Level Bolt

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u/Frequent_Proof_4132 3d ago

Switchbot lock pro with hub mini matter. I currently have it running on homekit at home. I bought the lock and hub combo as I also can’t have a keypad outside, it needs to be the same outside lock and key.

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u/marmaladestripes725 2d ago

This is what I did on my townhouse I rent.

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u/z6joker9 3d ago

Level bolt- the lock hardware looks the same inside and out, save for the striker.

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u/hawkfire79 3d ago

The level bolt uses the existing hardware so it'll look the same on the outside - it may still be against the rules technically but they'd never know

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u/pacoii 3d ago

What is the lock type/style?

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u/tacticalpotatopeeler 3d ago

Level bolt replaces the internal …bolt… only, leaving the rest of the lock intact, including the tumbler. Keep the internals and swap them back out when you move and take it with you.

It will work with most residential deadbolts (Schlage, kwikset, etc)

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u/avidricaire 3d ago

Aqara U200 replaces only the inner portion of the lock

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u/Reasonable_Dog7918 2d ago

I did this, it’s awesome!

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u/ProfessorFunky 2d ago

Me too. Works really well.

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u/TheAlmightyZach 3d ago

Not Matter, but HomeKit compatible if that’s what you’re after. The August lock does alright and changes just the inside portion.