The long-awaited smart lock standard, Aliro, is finally set to launch this year. The first specification, which standardizes NFC-based tap-to-unlock and UWB hands-free unlocking for smart locks, has been completed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). According to Nelson Henry, Chair of the Aliro Steering Committee, "We're delighted to share that Aliro, the CSA's standardized credential and communication protocol... has passed its final verification milestone and will come to market in Q1 2026."
The Aliro standard is an industry-wide collaboration, developed by Apple, Google, and Samsung, along with lock makers and chip makers. It provides a standardized way for smart locks to communicate with smartphones and watches, regardless of manufacturer or platform. With Aliro, users can use their own device as a digital key to unlock their door using NFC, Bluetooth LE, or UWB protocols.
The benefits of Aliro are that it provides direct, secure communication between a phone or wearable and the lock, without the need for cloud storage or apps. This means that credentials are stored on the user's device, and communication between the device and the lock uses asymmetric encryption. As a result, Aliro will work even when your phone is offline or doesn't have service, like a regular key.
Aliro-certified locks will use one or more communications options to unlock a compatible door, including NFC for tap-to-unlock and UWB for hands-free unlocking as you approach the door with your phone in your bag or pocket. Several lock manufacturers have announced they plan to support Aliro, including Schlage, Kwikset, X-Things/U-Tec, Level, and Nuki.
While existing models may not be upgradeable to Aliro due to compatibility issues with radios and antennas, the CSA believes that its progress over the last two years has set it up for fast, wide adoption. With Aliro finally launching this year, smart locks with Aliro support are expected to arrive soon, bringing more flexibility and convenience to users.
The Aliro standard is an industry-wide collaboration, developed by Apple, Google, and Samsung, along with lock makers and chip makers. It provides a standardized way for smart locks to communicate with smartphones and watches, regardless of manufacturer or platform. With Aliro, users can use their own device as a digital key to unlock their door using NFC, Bluetooth LE, or UWB protocols.
The benefits of Aliro are that it provides direct, secure communication between a phone or wearable and the lock, without the need for cloud storage or apps. This means that credentials are stored on the user's device, and communication between the device and the lock uses asymmetric encryption. As a result, Aliro will work even when your phone is offline or doesn't have service, like a regular key.
Aliro-certified locks will use one or more communications options to unlock a compatible door, including NFC for tap-to-unlock and UWB for hands-free unlocking as you approach the door with your phone in your bag or pocket. Several lock manufacturers have announced they plan to support Aliro, including Schlage, Kwikset, X-Things/U-Tec, Level, and Nuki.
While existing models may not be upgradeable to Aliro due to compatibility issues with radios and antennas, the CSA believes that its progress over the last two years has set it up for fast, wide adoption. With Aliro finally launching this year, smart locks with Aliro support are expected to arrive soon, bringing more flexibility and convenience to users.
! can't wait to see those smart locks popping up everywhere, no more fumbling with apps or cloud storage... just use ur device as a key 
the fact that it's industry-wide collaboration is also super cool, shows how tech giants r working together for the greater good 
! Just kidding, I'm actually stoked that there's a standardized way for smart locks to communicate with our devices. It's like having a universal digital key that works across all platforms... no more compatibility issues or awkward app downloads 
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. And the fact that it'll work even when your phone is offline is just genius... no more worrying about losing signal 
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they got apple google samsung collabd and now its gonna be so easier 2 unlock ur door w/o needin apps or cloud storage 
also sounds like its gonna work offline w/o any probs so no more worries about signal strength 
schlage kwikset level nuki all supportin it... cant wait 2 c what these locks look like 
btw, aliro specs r out now u can check dem here: 
. I'm def gonna be getting one of these smart locks ASAP! 
! I'm so hyped about this smart lock standard finally being launched! The fact that it's going to make our lives easier by not needing cloud storage or apps is a total game-changer for me 
. I love how it's all about making life easier for us, like having our own digital keys and not needing cloud storage or apps 
. Just hope they make it easy to upgrade existing locks without breaking the bank 
. Can't wait to get my hands on one of these Aliro smart locks and start enjoying the convenience 
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. And the best part is, this standard is industry-wide, so all the big players like Apple, Google, Samsung are on board 
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. I mean, I get that security and encryption are important, but can't we just have something that works consistently across all platforms? 