Infineon is showing off a new chip designed to provide lock/unlock abilities to a lock without requiring a battery. The key to the tech is near-field communication, or NFC, which can transmit small bits of power along with the credentials that unlock … [Read more...]
Schlage Encode Plus Smart Wi-Fi lock: Apple Home Key arrives
Ever since Apple announced Home Key last year, I've been anxiously waiting to try a smart lock that supports it. Home Key uses the same NFC technology as ApplePay on iOS devices. With Home Key, an iPhone or Apple Watch acts as a digital key for your … [Read more...]
Do Level locks or the Level Keypad work with Apple Home Key?
On our most recent IoT Podcast, Billy called in with a HomeKit question. He has a Level Bolt lock and is interested in the recently released Level Keypad. Billy wants to know if the Level Keypad might be able to use Apple’s Home Key technology that … [Read more...]
Don’t buy a smart lock any time soon
Earlier this week, Level introduced a new, less-expensive smart lock. It’s smaller and, at $249, cheaper than the current $329 Level Lock Touch Edition. Level removed the touch and keycard functionality to reduce the cost and price on this new model. … [Read more...]
Why Apple AirTags will be a hit: This is no ordinary Bluetooth tracker
After months of rumors, Apple finally made its AirTags product official on Tuesday. During its Spring Event, the company showed off the coin-shaped tracking device that people can use to locate lost items such as keys, wallets, and even in Stacey's … [Read more...]