Abode Launches New Retrofit Smart Lock, Lacks HomeKit Support
The lock, priced at $129.99, features a separate keypad for fingerprint recognition or PIN code access, and boasts a battery life of up to 12 months.
- Abode, a DIY smart home and security company, has launched a new smart lock with a retrofit design that works with any latch-style deadbolt and doesn't require changes to the door hardware.
- The Abode Lock lacks support for Apple's HomeKit, instead opting for Amazon Alexa and Google Home support.
- The lock is priced at $129.99 and includes a separate keypad that offers access via fingerprint recognition or a PIN code.
- The lock supports up to 10 unique users, each with 5 fingerprint registrations for a total of 50 unique fingerprints for authorized access.
- The Abode Lock has a large 4,000mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery that the company says will last up to 12 months with average use.