Netatmo Unveils Smart Lock Cut For Airbnb Fans

After thermostats, home cameras and weather stations, the French specialist in connected home Netatmo, owned by the Legrand group, unveiled the day before the opening of CES in Las Vegas a concept of connected lock called upon to complete its range of smart household objects.

Dedicated to the European market, the device is designed to strengthen the security and flexibility of access to the home. Compatible with protocol HomeKit Apple it’s made up ofa standardized barrel at the continental level to be inserted in place of the existing door cylinder anda set of three smart keys to pair via an app. It should be marketed at the end of the year at a price between 350 and 400 euros.

With a NFC connectivity, these physical keys can be programmed and associated with one or more connected locks, as required. For more security, communications between the key and the lock (NFC) and between the lock and the smartphone (Bluetooth) take place locally. If a key is lost, it can be deactivated in the mobile application.

Digital keys for punctual guests

It is also possible to create digital keys to send as a link to invited users via the Netatmo application, whose rights can be revoked at any time. A use which should meet a favorable one among the most fervent followers of seasonal rental platforms like Airbnb who use concierge services or key boxes to manage the delivery of keys with their customers.

The lock also has an accelerometer which lets the user know when detects burglary attempts. But only when his smartphone is close enough to receive his Bluetooth signal. It is therefore impossible to be notified by notification during a vacation away from home.

It works with four AAA batteries which give it two-year autonomy. It can be recharged via an integrated USB port so as not to leave the user on the landing. Netatmo highlights the certification of the lock with several European security standards (A2P *, SKG ***, BZ +) and the local storage of the identification information of each key to stand out from the competition.