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This is the first smart lock to support ultra wideband

The Ultraloq Bolt Mission UWB Plus NFC is the first smart lock to launch that leverages ultra wideband auto-unlocking technology. | Image: U-tec

U-tec has announced a new smart lock that will allow your door to unlock automatically as you approach using ultra wideband (UWB) technology. While U-tec and other lock makers currently have auto-unlock methods that use a combination of BLE, Wi-Fi, and GPS, these can be unreliable and slow. The Ultraloq Bolt Mission UWB Plus NFC is the first smart lock to leverage UWB, which promises a simpler, faster, and more reliable experience.

In addition to UWB, U-tec says the new lock will work over Wi-Fi and Matter and can be unlocked with NFC. At launch, it will be compatible with Android NFC-enabled phones, and U-tec says support for Apple’s Home Key tap-to-open feature will come once it’s available through Matter.

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