ULTRALOQ Launches Matter over Thread Locks With Aliro, UWB
ULTRALOQ has launched its latest range of Matter over Thread smart locks, including the new Bolt Pro and Latch 5 The post ULTRALOQ Launches Matter over Thread Locks With Aliro, UWB appeared first on Homekit News and Reviews .
ULTRALOQ has launched its latest range of Matter over Thread smart locks, including the new Bolt Pro and Latch 5 The post ULTRALOQ Launches Matter over Thread Locks With Aliro, UWB appeared first on Homekit News and Reviews .
The short version
- ULTRALOQ has launched its latest range of Matter over Thread smart lock s, including the new Bolt Pro and Latch 5 Pro with Aliro-certified digital key support , alongside the previously announced UWB-equipped Bolt Mission .
- The most significant addition for Apple users comes with the Bolt Pro and Latch 5 Pro, which ULTRALOQ says are its first Aliro-certified smart locks .
- Developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance with support from companies including Apple, Google, and Samsung, Aliro is an open standard for digital access credentials.
What happened
In the case of ULTRALOQ’s new locks, this allows a compatible phone or other device to function as a digital key, with credentials stored in Apple Wallet or Samsung Wallet. This is separate from Matter support.
Why it matters
Matter provides integration with smart home platforms such as Apple Home, while Aliro handles the digital credential used to gain physical access.
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