HomeKit Weekly: ULTRALOQ releases its first UWB smart lock that works with Apple Home
Hands-free smart lock unlocks/entry has always been a bit ahead, marketing-wise, compared to what the technology offers. Location-based auto-unlocks work until they fail for no specific reason, and using a key seems much easier. ULTRALOQ’s new Bolt Mission takes a different approach than most smart locks as its using ultra-wideband to detect when you are approaching the door, vs just tracking…
ULTRALOQ has launched its first ultra-wideband (UWB) smart lock, the Bolt Mission, which works seamlessly with Apple Home. This innovative lock offers a new approach to smart locks, using UWB to detect when you're approaching the door, rather than just tracking your location via GPS. The Bolt Mission combines Bluetooth Low Energy discovery, UWB, and built-in radar-based presence sensing to determine if you're approaching the door from outside or inside your home.
Unlike Bluetooth-based auto-unlocks, the Bolt Mission analyzes precise distance and direction of approach, making it more reliable. The lock doesn't require a cloud connection or a hub inside your home, and the intent detection logic runs between your iPhone and the lock. The ULTRALOQ Bolt Mission, Bolt Pro, and Latch 5 Pro are all Aliro-Certified, meaning they support tap-to-unlock through Apple Wallet or Samsung Wallet.
These locks are also Matter-certified, allowing them to work with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and more. While the Bolt Pro and Latch 5 Pro are suitable for tap-to-unlock across platforms, the ULTRALOQ Bolt Mission stands out for its UWB-based detection, potentially resolving the unreliability of auto-unlock in the past. You can purchase these locks from Amazon or directly from ULTRALOQ.
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