Lockly leans into Matter, announcing a new facial recognition smart lock and backwards-compatible hub

Date:
Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:01:43 +0000

Description:
At CES 2024 Lockly has unveiled a new smart lock with facial recognition,
plus a new backwards-compatible Matter hub.

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Lockly is best known for its range of smart locks , and the brand's big CES 2024 announcements demonstrate a pinpoint focus on the future, in the shape
of a new lock that uses facial recognition, and a backwards-compatible Matter hub.

Locklys new Visage smart lock is the first from the brand to leverage
advanced facial recognition technology and built-in Wi-Fi and is also the first in the brands new Zeno series of Apple Home - and HomeKey-compatible products.

Its currently pending its Matter certification, after which Apple HomeKey and Home compatibility will grant users more ways to unlock their homes,
including by tapping their iPhone or Apple Watch on the lock or using Siri voice commands.

There are plenty of options for unlocking the door; you can unlock using your fingerprints, with the sensor storing up to 99 different prints, with RFID cards, eKeys and eBadges, or just use its programmable auto-locking, and you can easily transfer existing user profiles from existing Lockly smart locks using Air Transfer.

Additionally, users can set up real-time alerts using Locklys AI motion sensor, as well as access the standard array of Lockly Mobile App features, including remote management, activity tracking, and user profiles. Lockly Visage will be available in Summer 2024 for $349.00 in a variety of finishes. (Image credit: Lockly)

Lockly also unveiled its new backward-compatible Matter hub at CES, meaning older current Lockly devices will also be manageable in Apple Home for the first time, as well as seamless integration. With other Matter-supported platforms Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings.

As of writing, we only know that the Lockly Matter hub will launch sometime this year for $79.99 and will be compatible with select models including Lockly Plus, Flex Touch, and Access Touch. you might also like How to buy a smart lock Smart locks: everything you need to know CES 2024



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