Schlage revealed today a new Sense Pro smart deadbolt capable of connecting to smart home platforms like HomeKit using Matter-over-Thread. The device does not have a keyhole as it is exclusively designed to be unlocked with a smartphone.
The Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt supports hands-free unlocking via NFC and features Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology. The lock is capable of unlocking as soon as 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 iPhone’s Ultra Wideband chip. Apple added an “Express Mode” hands-free unlock feature to iOS 18, but it requires smart locks to have a UWB chip and there are currently no locks on the market with this feature.
The lock also supports push unlock via NFC and includes a keypad for access with an entry code.
To accompany the Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt, Schlage is working on a new Schlage Home app that has a more user-friendly interface and allows remote management of locks.
Schlage did not provide pricing for the Sense Pro smart deadbolt, but it will be available for purchase later in 2025.
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