We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. This past March, Google announced that a new Yale-made lock was inbound, with availability now kicking off.

Aliro, a smart lock standard from the body behind Matter, will launch in the first quarter of 2026 for iPhone and Android users.

The Matter-over-Thread smart lock promises “seamless integration” with Google Home, but can work with Apple Home and Amazon Alexa, too. The Matter-over-Thread smart lock promises “seamless integration ...

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