u/mar_kelp

I replaced my six year old Yale August lock (YRD226 with the HomeKit module) for an Aqara U400. I upgraded my home network to eero (from Orbi) two weeks ago and the August Connect wouldn't reconnect despite multiple resets.

Choice... I looked at a couple options but picked the U400 for the additional features (fingerprint, HomeKey, UWB) along with having a physical key and the rechargeable battery. I have been extremely happy with the Aqara G5 Pro camera and thought I would try the smart lock.

Install Process... The lock installation process went extremely smoothly and took about 25 minutes. The physical installation went well with no problems. I did re-use the Yale strike plate rather than replacing it with the Aqara provided components. One nice thing is the U400 was just slightly larger physically than the Yale so it complete covered the original door paint and scuff marks that were under the Yale. Calibration worked fine with no issues or adjustments.

I followed the QR code instructions. I already had the Aqara app and account so that sped things up. The U400 battery needed to be charged (it was less than 40% out of the box). It added to my network and I added it to Matter as well. All without problems. Configuring the users is a little different than Yale/August but I was able to add my code, fingerprint and my iPhone unlocks with a tap. My wife was a little more difficult adding her fingerprint, but switch to her thumb and it worked fine. I have not tried the UWB "on approach" features yet. One nice feature is the Notifications for the door lock can be configured to show the video from the G5 Pro.

Two months later.... I am very happy with the U400 in my primarily HomeKit environment. It is easy to add codes and fingerprints. I added the "unlock on approach" about a week ago for my iPhone/Apple Watch both works as expected. I have not tried to add unlock on approach for my wife or anyone else.

We had a house sitter here for a few days and she used the fingerprint reader to let herself in. It was quick to setup and worked flawlessly each time she used the lock.

On the battery side, the device reports 87% remaining in the Aqara app and 90% in the Apple Home app (an odd discrepancy). I am impressed with the battery life after two months, appreciate the battery meter and won't need AA batteries for the Yale.

Overall, very happy with my choice so far. I'll be looking into the Aqara doorbells shortly to replace an old Nest Hello.

>A Republican candidate for Clifton Park’s at-large seat on the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors is facing misdemeanor charges after allegedly driving 110 mph on the Northway with a revoked license.

>Chad M. Gregory of Halfmoon was stopped by State Police driving southbound at 6:35 a.m. on Aug. 7, according to court records. He appeared Wednesday in Clifton Park Town Court on charges of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, as well as speeding and driving without a license, both violations.

>Gregory has several driving-related tickets on file in Clifton Park Town Court that have been resolved. While those incidents date back to June 2004 — when he was ticketed for alleged reckless driving — more recent citations listed in court documents include unlicensed operation of a vehicle in March 2019; speeding on Route 9 (70 in a 55-mph zone) and misdemeanor aggravated unlicensed driving in May 2023; unlicensed operation and speeding on Route 9 (80 in a 55-mph zone) in June 2023; and speeding on Route 9 (70 in a 40-mph zone) in October 2024.

"Rodriguez v. Sony Electronics Inc. et al"

https://dockets.justia.com/docket/california/casdce/3%3A2025cv02305/826981

Sony Electronics Inc. and Capture One A/S are named defendants. Initial filing and summary of the claim:

>Since at least September 16, 2014, Sony Electronics or its affiliates has advertised a perpetual bundled license of Capture One Express for Sony software with Sony camera sales. However, starting February 12, 2024, Defendants reneged on their promises by terminating the perpetual license.

https://truthinadvertising.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Rodriguez-v-Sony-and-Capture-One-complaint.pdf

There are references to a "notice of settlement in principle" on June 4th and a granted "Motion to Dismiss" on July 6th here:

https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/59967406/Rodriguez_v_Sony_Electronics_Inc_et_al

We've had the "5-Year Good Driver" discount on all three drivers since we started with Geico. One of the drivers got a ticket with a point and all drivers lost the "Good Driver" discount.

Is this typical? Are their other insurance companies that would recognize the other two driver's driving record?

Previously it worked fine on my M1 Max, Sequoia 15.7.7 but with the latest app update via the Mac App Store, it crashes on launch.

While the header on the App Store states: "Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS", it has worked fine since I installed my cameras. Additionally, the "Compatibility" section of the App Store lists "macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later".

https://preview.redd.it/w8o0bk0zj9ah1.png?width=2172&format=png&auto=webp&s=0ef33716c0e5ce15011211b71987d2bd62b7aa64

TLDR; What is "Data Pack" and why would it cancel the flight?

EDI-ORD a few days ago we boarded an old school 757. Packed plane with Scots headed to the World Cup. Boarding paused due to "weight calculation" for about 10 minutes then continued. No big deal. But after about an hour on board with multiple yellow vested staff coming and going we were deplaned due to an issue with a "Data Pack" and rescheduled for 1pm. At 1pm the flight was cancelled.

To note, both the cabin crew and the EDI gate staff were great. The United Premiere desk was ultimately helpful getting us rebooked through LHR-IAD after dodging the various AI 'help' tools.