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ULTRALOQ Releases Bolt Mission UWB Smart Lock with Apple Home Integration
Key points
- ULTRALOQ released the Bolt Mission smart lock.
- It uses UWB for precise approach detection and hands-free unlocking.
- The lock integrates with Apple Home.
- Also launched Bolt Pro and Latch 5 Pro with Aliro-Certified tap-to-unlock.
ULTRALOQ Introduces UWB Smart Lock
ULTRALOQ has launched its new Bolt Mission smart lock, which incorporates ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. This lock is designed to work with Apple Home, offering a hands-free unlocking experience. The Bolt Mission aims to address inconsistencies found in earlier location-based auto-unlock systems.
UWB Technology for Precise Detection
The Bolt Mission combines Bluetooth Low Energy, UWB, and radar-based presence sensing. This combination allows the lock to determine if a user is approaching the door from outside or inside the home. Unlike Bluetooth-only systems, it analyzes precise distance and direction of approach, making local unlocking decisions without requiring a cloud connection or a separate hub.
This spatial awareness, similar to UWB features in Apple AirTags, enables the door to unlock automatically as an authorized iPhone user walks up to it, with the Xthings Home app running in the background.
Additional Smart Lock Models Launched
Alongside the Bolt Mission, ULTRALOQ also introduced the Bolt Pro and Latch 5 Pro. Both new models are Aliro-Certified, enabling tap-to-unlock functionality via Apple Wallet or Samsung Wallet. Aliro is an open standard developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance, supported by Apple, Google, and Samsung.
The Bolt Pro is a deadbolt, and the Latch 5 Pro is designed for lever-style doors. Both support multiple access methods including fingerprint, PIN, app control, and a physical key backup, in addition to the digital wallet option. These models offer a cross-platform tap-to-unlock solution, distinct from Apple's Home Key NFC implementation.
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ULTRALOQ launched the Bolt Mission smart lock, which uses ultra-wideband (UWB) technology for precise, hands-free unlocking with Apple Home. This UWB integration allows the lock to accurately detect user approach direction and distance, improving on previous location-based auto-unlock systems.