The smart lock standard 'Aliro' is scheduled to be released in 2026
It has been revealed that the initial specifications for the Aliro smart lock standard, which is being developed in collaboration with Google and Samsung, will be released in 2026. Aliro has been in development since 2023.
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The Aliro smart lock standard for NFC and UWB unlocking will launch this year | The Verge
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Aliro is a standard developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), a wireless communications standards organization. CSA is also working on the
Aliro, developed by the CSA, is a standard for smart locks and digital keys. While existing systems require users to use an app provided by the device's manufacturer to operate a specific smart lock, adopting Aliro across multiple manufacturers would enable a single app to operate devices from multiple manufacturers.
Apple, Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm partner to build open standard 'Aliro' for smart locks and digital keys - GIGAZINE
Aliro, launched in 2023 with the cooperation of Apple, Google, Samsung, Qualcomm, and others, is expected to pass the final validation phase in 2025 and be launched in the market in the first quarter of 2026.
If Aliro becomes widely used, it could become possible to operate smart locks with Face ID or Touch ID, like Apple's Home Key , or to unlock them simply by approaching them while holding your smartphone using Ultra Wideband (UWB). Aliro supports UWB as well as Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
Support for these protocols requires compatible radios and antennas, and existing models may not be compatible with Aliro.
CSA explained the advantages of Aliro, saying, 'It enables direct and secure communication between a smartphone and a smart lock, eliminating the need to open an app and bypassing the cloud. Because it doesn't use the cloud, it functions just like a regular lock even when the smartphone is offline.'
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