Smart lock maker ULTRALOQ has launched its latest security trio, and the centerpiece is Bolt Mission—its first ultra-wideband (UWB) lock designed to work natively with Apple Home. This new model combines UWB, Bluetooth Low Energy, and radar-based presence detection to determine not just proximity—but whether the user is approaching the lock from outside or inside.
What Sets Bolt Mission Apart
Unlike typical Bluetooth-only smart locks that can misinterpret nearby presence, the Bolt Mission uses radar to sense your direction of approach and UWB for precise spatial calculations. It processes this data locally between your iPhone and the lock—no cloud server or smart home hub required. The idea is that your iPhone stays in your pocket, and as you walk up to the door, if uninterrupted by obstacles or misreads, the door unlocks automatically. This reflects an evolution in auto-unlock tech toward more reliable, intent-based access.
Other New Options: Tap-To-Unlock and Multi-Platform Support
Alongside Bolt Mission, ULTRALOQ is introducing Bolt Pro and Latch 5 Pro—both leveraging the Aliro standard for tap-to-unlock functionality via Apple Wallet or Samsung Wallet. While they offer similar modern conveniences, neither supports Apple’s Home Key (the proprietary NFC-based system). Bolt Pro is a deadbolt style, while Latch 5 Pro suits lever-style doors like side or garage entries. Both offer multiple unlocking methods, including fingerprint, PIN, app control, and physical keys, for backup.
All three models are Matter-certified, making them compatible with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and other major smart home platforms.
Why It Matters
For years, smart locks have marketed auto-unlock features that often fall short in everyday use—Bluetooth can be slow or unreliable, GPS too imprecise. Bolt Mission‘s use of UWB and radar aims to solve those problems by recognizing spatial orientation and intention, potentially delivering seamless locking and unlocking. For anyone frustrated by inconsistent auto-unlock, this could represent a meaningful step forward.
Meanwhile, the Bolt Pro and Latch 5 Pro extend ULTRALOQ’s lineup for homes that value tap-to-unlock methods across platforms, but who don’t require Home Key. These models offer flexibility in design and unlocking methods without locking you into one ecosystem.
What to Watch: Tests of Bolt Mission’s UWB/radar detection will be key—how well it handles obstructions, multiple users, and mixed lighting or signal conditions. Also worth observing: user experience with Aliro’s tap-to-unlock, and whether its interoperability claims hold up in real-world setups. The launch signals how smart lock technology is evolving toward contextual, ambient access, rather than explicit user action.
