California-based U-Tec is previewing Matter and NFC additions to its Ultraloq smart-home lock series.

Bolt Fingerprint Matter and Bolt NFC are designed to let consumers embrace a more intelligent, more secure and connected lifestyle.

Bolt Fingerprint Matter (u-tec.com/products/ultraloq-bolt-fingerprint-matter) is a smart fingerprint deadbolt lock that supports Matter-over-Thread technology, ensuring seamless integration with various smart home devices.

The smart lock has a six-in-one unlocking experience – fingerprint recognition, passcodes, mobile app access and backup keys –and multi-layered security. It creates a unified smart home ecosystem by seamlessly integrating with Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Apple Home or Amazon Alexa. With its fingerprint recognition and mobile control, it provides ecure access management in a stylish and durable design.

Bolt NFC (u-tec.com/products/ultraloq-bolt-nfc) will be Ultraloq’s first smart lock that supports Apple Home Key with built-in wifi and an NFC card. It provides connectivity, utility, security and home integration. Users can unlock with a single tap of their iPhone or Apple watch. And if the iPhone runs out of battery, it can still be used to unlock the door within five hours.

Both locks take eight AA batteries with a life up to one year, and will be available in the autumn.

“Ultraloq smart locks combine advanced fingerprint technology, Bluetooth connectivity, Matter platform support, and a sleek design that provides homeowners with keyless entry options and robust security features,” said Clark Ruan, vice president of U-Tec. “Regardless of whether your smart home is powered by Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Apple Home or Amazon Alexa, our smart home products provide secure connectivity, unparalleled performance and exceptional reliability.”

U-Tec’s smart home security and automation ecosystem U Home (u-tec.com/pages/u-home) can simultaneously control and synchronise multiple devices, creating a central command centre for smart-home appliances and allowing users to access, control and monitor their devices with a single tap. It manages the smart lock system, security cameras, bulbs, switches and plugs. The smart devices are compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings for voice control.

Founded in 2015, U-Tec (www.u-tec.com) has established itself in the industry, leveraging technology to create intuitive and reliable smart home products.