01.07.2025
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
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.
This article, "New Schlage Smart Lock Supports Apple's iOS 18 Hands-Free Unlocking With UWB" first appeared on MacRumors.com
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