Aliro arrives – the smart lock standard is set to launch this year

The long-delayed smart lock standard Aliro is finally launching. The first specification, which standardizes NFC-based tap-to ...

Why ‘Aliro’, The New Smart Lock Standard, Matters For The Smart Home

Aliro, the smart lock standard expected to be released in 2026, will let us open doors just by tapping our smart phones and ...

CES 2026: Aqara Launches U400 Smart Lock With HomeKit and Hands-Free UWB Unlocking

Smart home company Aqara today debuted its latest smart lock, the U400. The Aqara Smart Lock U400 incorporates ultra wideband (UWB) technology for more precise location-based tracking and automated ...
Homecrux

Bolt NFC is One Smart Lock That Works Seamlessly With Apple and Android — Now 30% Off

The Bolt NFC Smart Lock enables fast, key-free entry with a simple tap using an iPhone, Apple Watch, or NFC-enabled Android ...
Android Police

Android's Extend Unlock gets a new UI for trusted places

Dylan Coyle is a reporter for Android Police, and there isn't much he doesn't cover across the Android fold. At a basic level, regardless of how complex a topic is, he tries to make it easier for ...
Android

ULTRALOQ Bolt NFC Brings Apple Home Key to Android Users

The ULTRALOQ Bolt NFC smart lock now offers seamless tap-to-unlock for Android users, mirroring the convenience of Apple Home Key, via a free software update. The upgrade makes the lock a universal ...