Apple-backed smart lock standard Aliro is launching shortly

Aliro, a smart lock standard from the body behind Matter, will launch in the first quarter of 2026 for iPhone and Android users.
Both iPhone and Android users will be able to use the same smart locks — image credit: Connectivity Standards Alliance
It's taken years for smart home manufacturers to support Matter, but now users have a much easier time mixing and matching devices from different manufacturers. The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) was behind Matter, and now says it is about