The Future of Smart Locks: One-on-One with Xthings (ULTRALOQ) post CES 2026
This is a post-CES 2026 sit-down with Raj Sundar of Xthings, who manufactures @ULTRALOQ .
CES is always an innovative experience, and this year, Xthings is moving beyond simple hardware toward "edge intelligence" that understands user context. Join us as Raj Sundar from Xthings (ULTRALOQ) walks us through their latest lineup of smart locks and security tech designed to make home access seamless, secure, and future-proof.
In this video, we dive into:
* Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Presence Lock: Experience true hands-free entry. Using precise centimeter-level ranging and directional sensing, this lock knows when you’re approaching with groceries and unlocks automatically—no phone-fumbling required.
* Bolt Sense Dual Biometrics: A massive step forward in security, featuring both face recognition and palm vein authentication. Unlike fingerprints, it maps the unique veins inside your hand, making it nearly impossible to spoof, and it works perfectly in low-light conditions.
* The Matter Revolution: Xthings is bringing interoperability to the forefront. We discuss their commitment to the Matter standard across the Bolt Pro, Bolt Sense, and the Latch series (3, 5, 7, and 7 Pro), ensuring your locks work perfectly with Apple Home, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings.
* Next-Gen Connectivity: Beyond Matter, we explore the continued support for Z-Wave (perfect for ADT and Ring users) and the upcoming Aliro protocol, which aims to make digital keys as reliable and "ownable" as physical ones.
In our next video, we dive into a world-first piece of tech: A look at their upcoming Matter-certified camera, set to be one of the first of its kind on the market.
