TCL unveiled Matter-over-Thread smart locks at CES 2026: the D2 Pro with touch-free palm vein biometrics and local AI learning, plus the D2L fingerprint lever lock. Both carry BHMA Grade 3 certification.
Aqara’s U400 smart lock, unveiled at CES 2026, combines hands-free UWB unlocking with the Aliro standard and Matter-over-Thread connectivity. Time-of-flight ranging eliminates Bluetooth relay attacks.
Rently unveiled a Z-Wave Long Range lineup at its September 2026 summit: a hub covering up to 25 units, a retrofit-friendly smart deadbolt, and a thermostat. Here’s how Long Range is changing smart home economics for apartment buildings.