Smart lock pioneers Nuki and U-tec select
Silicon Labs solutions for Matter-over-Thread leadership
AUSTIN,
Texas, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Labs
(NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology
for a more connected world, today announced its solutions have been
selected for use in the world's first native Matter-over-Thread
smart locks. As more Matter-ready devices are deployed to
streamline the connected home experience, companies require
reliable and secure solutions to accelerate the time to market of
their Matter-compatible products.
Austrian smart lock manufacturer Nuki is using Silicon Labs
solutions in the fourth-generation Nuki Smart Lock, the world's
first smart lock with native Matter-over-Thread support that adds
smart capabilities to European-style door knobs. Silicon
Valley-based smart lock manufacturer U-tec uses Silicon Labs
solutions in its newly announced Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint Matter,
the first-ever biometric smart deadbolt lock with
Matter-over-Thread.
"The companies leading IoT industry trends and setting the curve
with Matter capabilities are coming to Silicon Labs for our Matter
expertise," said Jacob Alamat,
Senior Vice President for the Home and Life Business Unit at
Silicon Labs. "As the largest code contributor to Matter of any
semiconductor company, Silicon Labs has extensive expertise in the
field, enabling our array of industry-leading Matter SoCs and
modules and empowering strong, cutting-edge partnerships."
Silicon Labs' Ultra-low power Matter, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi
solutions enable Matter-over-Thread in Nuki's Smart Lock
Nuki's fourth-generation Smart Lock is a retrofit smart lock for
European-style doors. It is the first with native Matter support,
meaning that users do not need a separate bridge or module to run
their new smart lock in multiple ecosystems. The Nuki Smart Lock is
supported by numerous Silicon Labs solutions, selected for their
energy efficiency, security, and reliability in developing with
Matter-over-Thread.
"As pioneers in the smart home sector, it was not only important
for Nuki to be part of the Matter movement from the very beginning
– but also it would have been unthinkable not to be. It is all the
more rewarding that we could live up to this role with the launch
of our fourth-generation smart locks. But this would not have been
possible without a strong partner," explains Martin Pansy,
Co-Founder and CEO of Nuki. "In over a year of intensive work
on this project, Silicon Labs has constantly proven its expertise
and shown that, as partners, they are the same as the solutions
they provide: efficient and reliable."
The Silicon Labs Matter-certified MG24 SoC and EFP01 power
management IC provide Nuki with the ideal combination for
energy-efficient mesh IoT wireless connectivity using Matter,
OpenThread, and Zigbee protocols.
Nuki is also using Silicon Labs' BG22 Bluetooth SoC to meet the
unique requirements of high-volume, battery-powered Bluetooth
products and the Silicon Labs WF200 Wi-Fi transceiver, which is
ideal for secure, low-power IoT Wi-Fi applications and optimized
for low-power and optimal RF performance in crowded RF
environments.
Later this year, the Austrian company plans to bring its
retrofit locks to the US.
Secure, high-performance SoC powers Matter-over-Thread in
U-tec's Ultraloq Bolt
U-tec's mission revolves around empowering homeowners with
innovative, user-friendly smart home solutions, creating products
that enhance security, simplify daily life, and offer peace of mind
through accessible, reliable technology. The reliability and
security provided by Silicon Labs helps form the backbone of this
promise in their latest smart lock.
U-tec's Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint is an advanced smart lock
offering a six-in-one unlocking experience and multi-layered
security. Empowered by the integration with Silicon Labs MG24 SoC,
Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint Matter will be the first smart lock with
biometric recognition technology to support Matter-over-Thread.
"More than one million North American U-tec customers choose us
because they seek a way to seamlessly and securely integrate
connected devices into their homes," said David Huang, Strategic Partner Director at
U-tec. "Silicon Labs has built a reputation as a leader in Matter
and is a natural fit for our first Matter smart lock."
With critical features like high-performance 2.4 GHz RF, low
current consumption, an AI/ML hardware accelerator, and Secure
Vault™, the MG24 SoC enables U-tec to create intelligent, robust,
and energy-efficient smart locks that are secure from remote and
local cyber-attacks.
Learn more about Silicon Labs Matter Offerings
Silicon Labs is all-in on Matter, with a complete portfolio of
hardware and software focused on Matter and expert support. This
includes the opportunity to work directly with Silicon Labs
engineers and experts in the new Silicon Labs Interoperability Lab
in Boston, MA. There, engineers
can evaluate products to see how they would work in a simulated
home environment as they prepare for Matter certification.
If you are interested in getting started on a new Matter project
with Silicon Labs, please visit:
- Matter SoC and Module Selector Guide
- Silicon Labs Matter Developer Journey
- Matter Connectivity Standard FAQ
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