The U-tec Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint Matter (Thread), Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint (Wi-Fi) and the Ultraloq Bolt NFC have been announced. All three devices are compatible with Apple Home, with the NFC reader enabling you to unlock your door with Apple Home Key. Plus, the gadgets work without the need for a hub or bridge.
U-tec has announced three new smart locks, the Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint Matter (Thread), the Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint (Wi-Fi) and the Ultraloq Bolt NFC. All devices can be unlocked in one of six ways: with a code, via the app, detecting your approach to the door, with voice commands, a physical key and either Apple Home Key or a fingerprint with 99.8% accuracy.
The range-topping Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint Matter allows you to connect to a wide range of smart home systems like Apple Home, Google Home or Amazon Alexa. Another benefit of the Matter-over-Thread lock is a relatively long battery life. The cheaper Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint uses Wi-Fi rather than Thread and is compatible with Apple Home. Plus, the built-in Wi-Fi chip lets you use the gadget without a hub or bridge. The Ultraloq Bolt NFC, also featuring integrated Wi-Fi, replaces the fingerprint scanner with an NFC reader, allowing you to unlock your door with Apple Home Key. The locks support auto-locking, and you can remotely view the its status in the app.
The Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint will be the first to launch at the end of January, retailing for $249, according to an interview by The Verge. The Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint Matter (Thread) will arrive in March and is slightly more expensive at $299. Then, in April, the Ultraloq Bolt NFC will go on sale for $249.
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Polly Allcock, 2024-01- 4 (Update: 2024-01- 4)
