Smart home product manufacturer U-Tec is releasing the next generation of its Ultraloq Bolt series of smart locks with a Matter fingerprint edition, becoming one of the first smart Wi-Fi deadbolt locks compatible with Matter and with support for Matter-over-Thread (which comes right as Thread Group announces an update to its Thread Border routers).
Debuting at CES 2024 in Las Vegas next week, the Bolt Fingerprint Matter offers a six-in-one unlocking experience and multi-layered security and integrates with Matter to create a unified smart home ecosystem, the Union City, Calif.-based company says.
The lock can integrate with smart home platforms such as Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Apple Home or Amazon Alexa, and the Matter over Thread technology means it can integrate with various other smart home devices.
In addition, the lock can be controlled with six methods, such as fingerprint recognition, passcodes, mobile app and backup keys.
“We are proud to work with Matter to launch this life-changing digital experience for consumers that lets them integrate their ULTRALOQ smart locks with other Matter compatible devices into users’ daily routines,” says Clark Ruan, vice president of U-Tec, in a statement.
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The U home platform is paired with the U home mobile app, which can turn the system into a smart home control tool. The app can control Ultraloq smart locks as well as the company’s line of lights, plugs, switches and cameras. It is also compatible with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings.
These devices will also support Matter for even more interoperability, according to U-tec.
The new devices will be available for purchase in February 2024.
Ulticam will be available for purchase in June 2024. Pricing: $249 for locks; $12.99 for plugs; $22.99 for switches; $15.99 for light bulbs; and $69-149 for security cameras. Matter version pricing is yet to be determined, per the company.
“As we transition from standalone smart devices towards interconnected smart systems, we see a future with greater integration of multiple devices that are linked by a central platform. Powered by AI, and machine learning, U home is designed to enable seamless interconnectivity across smart devices, empowering users to create a more comfortable and enjoyable daily life,” Ruan says.
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