Andrew O'Hara
At CES 2025, the Ultraloq Bolt Mission UWB + NFC turned heads with support for hands-free auto-unlocking and Matter support.
Headlining U-tec's CES announcement is the premium Ultraloq Bolt Mission UWB + NFC, which is the world's first smart lock with Ultra-Wideband technology built in. This delivers what the brand calls "centimeter-level accuracy" in tracking the phone's location as it approaches.
UWB precision, often used with digital car keys, helps determine when a user is walking towards the door. It can also prevent inadvertently unlocking the door when located on the inside of the house.
As users approach their home, the door lock will be able to automatically open, hands-free.
It supports Matter, meaning seamless integration into Apple Home, as well as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings, and more. It connects via Wi-Fi for remote access without additional hubs.
The lock is fast, unlocking in under half a second and sports IP65 water resistance for typical outdoor use. It's also protected by dual-layer 128-bit AES encryption and BHMA Level 1 certification.
The built-in battery lasts up to one year for extended use. It will ship in Q1 2025 and will retail for $399.
The $199 Ultraloq has a fingerprint reader and Matter supportFor something more affordable, Ultraloq also has a Matter-enabled lock with a fingerprint reader for $199. It first was shown off at CES 2024 but will finally be shipping this early in 2025.
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I wonder why almost all smart key system still have physical keyhole. I thought weakest point of key system is keyhole itself.
Unless the smart key system somehow prevents picking the key (which I doubt that), still weakest point is keyhole.