ULTRALOQ Launches UWB and Aliro Smart Lock Collection
Smart locks are moving past keypads and fingerprint readers toward entry that happens without any deliberate action at all. ULTRALOQ, the smart lock brand from Xthings, has introduced a new 2026 collection built around that idea: three locks that unlock as you approach, or with a tap of your phone or watch acting as a digital key. All three are Matter-certified, and two are among the first wave of locks to carry Aliro certification from the Connectivity Standards Alliance.
The lineup consists of the ULTRALOQ Bolt Mission ($299.99), a deadbolt with ultra-wideband hands-free unlocking; the ULTRALOQ Bolt Pro ($269.99), a deadbolt emphasizing wallet-based digital keys plus multiple backup methods; and the ULTRALOQ Latch 5 Pro ($249.99), which brings that experience to lever-style doors. ULTRALOQ says the collection is available through its own website and Amazon, with online sales at The Home Depot beginning in October 2026.
Bolt Mission: a lock that knows when you are actually arriving
The headline act is the Bolt Mission, and the technology behind it is the most interesting. Rather than relying on a simple Bluetooth proximity signal — which can misfire when an authorized phone is simply sitting near the door inside the home — Bolt Mission combines Bluetooth Low Energy discovery, ultra-wideband (UWB) ranging, radar-based presence sensing, and local decision logic.
The point of that sensor stack is intent. UWB can measure the distance and direction between the phone and the lock with centimeter-level precision, while the radar helps the lock tell whether someone is genuinely approaching from outside versus moving around inside. ULTRALOQ describes the result as unlocking on “true arrival” rather than mere proximity.
In practice, that means the phone stays in a pocket or bag with the Xthings Home app running in the background: no app to open, no PIN to type, no separate hub required for the hands-free function. The intent-detection decision is processed locally between the phone and the lock, so the unlock decision does not depend on a cloud round trip — a welcome reliability detail for a device guarding your front door.
ULTRALOQ did not provide GearBrain with a complete list of UWB-compatible phones at announcement time, nor battery-life estimates or the full set of backup entry methods for Bolt Mission, so buyers will want to confirm compatibility before committing.
Bolt Pro: the widest set of ways to unlock
The $269.99 Bolt Pro is the collection’s all-rounder. It is Aliro Certified, meaning a compatible phone or wearable can act as a secure digital key stored in Apple Wallet or Samsung Wallet. A tap of the device unlocks the door without launching the ULTRALOQ app — the same muscle memory as paying at a checkout terminal or unlocking a car with a digital key.
Around that sit four more access methods: a fingerprint reader, a PIN keypad, app control, and a traditional physical key. That breadth matters in a real household, where different people have different preferences: an adult may tap a watch, a child can memorize a code, and guest access can be handled with time-limited codes rather than copied metal keys.
Bolt Pro also integrates with Samsung SmartThings, so lock events can drive wider automations — lights turning on or the thermostat adjusting when the door unlocks, for example. Household members can each hold their own Digital Key in Samsung Wallet while SmartThings manages access and routines across the home.
Latch 5 Pro: smart access for lever doors
The $249.99 Latch 5 Pro fills a gap that deadbolt-first lineups often ignore: doors that use a lever instead of a deadbolt — side entrances, garage-entry doors, home offices, rental units, and shared spaces. Like the Bolt Pro, it is Aliro Certified and supports wallet-based keys, fingerprint, and PIN entry.
Lever retrofits deserve an extra measurement check. ULTRALOQ and reviewers advise confirming existing bore holes, door thickness, backset, handing, and clearance before purchase, since lever assemblies are less forgiving than deadbolts about fit.
Matter, Aliro, and the standards story
All three locks are Matter-certified, giving them a standards-based path into Apple Home, Google Home, and other ecosystems for core lock functions, routines, and household controls — no single-vendor app required for the basics. Bolt Pro and Latch 5 Pro add SmartThings support for lock-triggered automation.
Aliro, though, is the fresher story. The Connectivity Standards Alliance’s mobile-access specification is designed to make phones and wearables interchangeable digital keys, the way payment cards moved into wallets. These ULTRALOQ models are among the early products carrying Aliro certification for locks, and they hint at where entry is headed: credentials living in the wallet you already use for payments and transit, with platform makers (Apple, Samsung) rather than individual lock vendors managing the keys.
As with all Matter devices, the fine print applies: advanced functions such as wallet credential enrollment, fingerprint administration, user-code management, and firmware updates may still depend on ULTRALOQ’s app or a wallet provider, and full platform support will require a compatible Matter controller or hub in the home.
What it means for buyers
The collection reflects a broader shift in smart locks: from app-first gadgets toward interoperable credentials and context-aware entry. Bolt Mission bets that the best lock is the one you never interact with; Bolt Pro and Latch 5 Pro bet on the widest possible set of explicit unlock methods.
Pricing is competitive with premium competition — August-era August Wi-Fi models and Yale’s Assure 2 lines sit in similar territory — but the UWB approach-detection and Aliro certification give ULTRALOQ a technology edge on paper. The open questions are compatibility, battery life, and fallback behavior, none of which had been fully detailed at launch and none of which have been independently tested yet.
For most shoppers, the buying logic is simple. Choose Bolt Mission if you want a deadbolt that opens on approach and your phone supports the required UWB functions. Choose Bolt Pro if you want the broadest set of unlock options for a main entry door. Choose Latch 5 Pro if the door in question uses a lever. In all three cases, verify phone compatibility, remote-access requirements, and the final spec sheet before the old deadbolt comes off the door.