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fromThe Verge
1 day agoLockly's new smart locks will support Matter and NFC
Lockly has introduced a series of smart locks that have native Matter compatibility, meaning that they will be able to be used across different smart home systems. The Affirm Series of smart locks will come in both deadbolt and latch editions. What's more, the locks will support several ways to allow access, including not only the usual numeric keypad, but NFC access, so they can be used with physical and digital NFC key cards.
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fromZDNET
1 day agoThis unassuming smart lock has a useful charging feature I've yet to see on the market
This biometric smart lock features wireless optical charging technology, eliminating the need to replace or recharge batteries altogether. Called AuraCharge technology, the V7 Max receives power from an optical output device plugged in within four meters' distance to wirelessly recharge its internal battery. Power is sent from within the house using an eye-safe controlled light beam that reaches the lock's receiver, which is then converted into electricity to recharge and power the smart lock.
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fromThe Verge
1 month agoThe best deals on my favorite smart home gear this Black Friday
With Black Friday in full swing and Cyber Monday coming up fast behind, this is the time to grab a bargain on that smart lock you've been eyeing or help your family members enjoy the benefits of the smart home with a connected stocking stuffer or two. There are lots of great deals out there on everything from robot vacuums to holiday lighting,
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 months agoTCL K1 Smart Fingerprint Door Knob Harmonizes Seamless Security and Everyday Design - Yanko Design
TCL's K1 Smart Fingerprint Door Knob combines rapid AI fingerprint unlocking, multiple access methods, and refined, scratch-resistant hardware to modernize home door security and aesthetics.
fromThe Verge
3 months agoUltraloq adds Android tap-to-unlock to its Apple Home Key smart lock
The Ultraloq Bolt NFC smart lock is receiving a free upgrade that enables near-field communication (NFC) tap-to-unlock with compatible Android phones. The model currently supports Apple's Home Key, which lets you tap-to-unlock with an iPhone. The update makes it one of the first locks to offer the functionality across both iOS and Android, without requiring the phone to be unlocked or specific apps to be running. The ability comes via a free software upgrade to the U Home app, available now in the Google Play Store.
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fromThe Verge
4 months agoKwikset's new locks point to a smarter, more open future for your front door
Kwikset is doubling down on open standards and new technologies as it expands its smart lock offerings. In an exclusive interview with The Verge, the company revealed that it will launch its first NFC-powered tap-to-unlock smart lock, as well as a less expensive Matter-over-Thread deadbolt, and a smart garage door opener this fall. Kwikset also plans to adopt ultra-wideband (UWB) as part of the new Aliro standard,
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