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2025 will be the year of the smart lock


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After the initial excitement surrounding the new interoperability standard Matter — which is by allowing connected devices to work with any platform — momentum has stalled. This new cross-platform protocol is being developed by Apple, Google, Samsung, and major lock manufacturers to provide a standard way to use smartphones, smartwatches, and any compatible personal device as digital keys for your door. An emerging technology for precise positioning, UWB will allow a lock to unlock automatically as you approach the door, no tapping required.

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