Aliro, a new smart lock standard, has officially launched its 1.0 specification, aiming to streamline the user experience by allowing any smartphone to unlock any smart lock, regardless of the manufacturer. Originally introduced in 2023, Aliro leverages a digital key stored in your phone’s wallet, enabling seamless tap-to-unlock functionality.
What sets Aliro apart is its cross-platform support, catering to both Android and iOS users, as well as major mobile wallet ecosystems such as Apple, Google, and Samsung. By eliminating the need for proprietary software or cloud connections, Aliro ensures a direct and secure connection between your phone and the lock.
Apple, Google, and Samsung have actively participated in Aliro’s development and have committed to integrating support for the standard across their platforms. Nelson Henry, chair of the Aliro Working Group, anticipates universal Aliro support across all platforms in the coming months, offering a solution to the current fragmentation in smart lock technologies.
With Aliro’s widespread adoption, users can look forward to a future where a single digital key on their phone or smartwatch grants access to various locks, from residential to commercial settings.
Source: The Verge