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New Schlage Smart Lock Supports Apple's iOS 18 Hands-Free Unlocking With UWB

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Schlage today unveiled a new Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt that's able to connect to smart home platforms like HomeKit using Matter-over-Thread. The device has no key hole as it is exclusively designed to be unlocked with a smartphone.

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The Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt supports hands-free unlocking over NFC and it integrates Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology. The lock is able to unlock right when a user reaches their door by measuring distance, speed, and trajectory with UWB.

Schlage's lock will be one of the first to support hands-free unlocking using the Ultra Wideband chip in the iPhone. Apple added an "Express Mode" hands-free unlocking feature to iOS 18, but it requires smart locks to have a UWB chip and there are no locks on the market with the functionality as of right now.

The lock also supports tap to unlock over NFC and it includes a keypad for access with an entry code.

To go along with the Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt, Schlage is working on a new Schlage Home app that has a more user-friendly interface and allows for remote lock management.

Schlage has not provided pricing for the Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt, but it will be available for purchase later in 2025.

Tags: CES 2025, HomeKit Guide

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Martin Bland
16 months ago
YES! I can't wait!


you lose or leave your smart phone behind. what next? locksmith?
It has a keypad.
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McScooby
16 months ago

you lose or leave your smart phone behind. what next? locksmith?
Watch.
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Martin Bland
16 months ago

I hope whoever gets this is really diligent about changing their batteries frequently, or they're going to get locked out by their fancy new smart lock. 🫢
My current keyless smart lock has two pins below the keypad to connect a standard 9V battery to power it in case of the onboard batteries draining. Obtaining a 9V battery is much easier than opening a "dumb" lock after losing the key.
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CarAnalogy
16 months ago

you lose or leave your smart phone behind. what next? locksmith?
Comes with backup crowbar.
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zach-coleman
16 months ago

I hope whoever gets this is really diligent about changing their batteries frequently, or they're going to get locked out by their fancy new smart lock. 🫢
It notifies you when it’s on low battery and it lasts about a year, but yeah it spooks me to have no key backup.
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Darren.h
16 months ago
you lose or leave your smart phone behind. what next? locksmith?
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