Artificial Intelligence Transforms Smart Locks into Proactive Home Companions
AI Brings Intelligence to the Front Door, Transforming Smart Locks from Guardians to CompanionsA wave of artificial intelligence is redefining the smart lock industry, shifting the focus from mere access control to proactive, intelligent home manageme…
Smart Lock Market Set to Nearly Triple to $13 Billion by 2033, PMR Forecast Finds
The global smart lock market is poised to expand from approximately $5.0 billion in 2026 to $13.0 billion by 2033, representing a compound annual growth rate of 14.6% over the forecast period, according to a new report published by Persistence Market …
US Builders' Hardware Body Tightens Standards for Cabinet Hardware, Hinges, and Door Controls
Five standards revised in one of the largest single updates of the current standards cycleThe Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, the body that writes performance standards for many of the locks, hinges, and door closers fitted across North A…
UK Fire Door Hardware Faces Biggest Regulatory Overhaul in a Generation
The British fire door testing standard that has underpinned the UK construction industry for decades is being progressively replaced in regulatory practice by a European regime that demands far more stringent proof that every component of a fire door …
Hillman Doubles Down on the Pro Channel with Delaney Hardware Acquisition
Hillman Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: HLMN) announced on 13 April 2026 that it had acquired Delaney Hardware, a Georgia-based supplier of door and builder hardware, in a deal expected to contribute more than $10m in net sales during the companys 2026 fisca…
Smart Lock Start-up Level Home Gutted Slashes Workforce Less than Two Years After Acquisition
Swedish lock giant Assa Abloy has laid off the vast majority of staff at Level Home, the California smart lock pioneer it acquired in a high-profile deal less than two years ago, in a move that has triggered uncertainty over the future of the brands c…
Global Door Lock Manufacturing Market Projected to Reach $4.1bn by 2030
Research and Markets publishes 178-page strategic report as smart locks outpace traditional mechanical segmentsThe global door lock and lock set manufacturing market is projected to grow from $3.5bn (£2.7bn) in 2024 to $4.1bn by 2030, expanding a…
Smart Locks Abandon the Cloud: Industry-Wide Pivot to On-Device AI Reaches Tipping Point
A market turns: flagship devices of 2026 leave the cloud behindThe global smart lock market is undergoing a decisive shift — a growing number of major brands have placed "biometric data processed locally, never uploaded" at the centre of th…
China Targets Smart Locks in Major Expansion of Hazardous Substance Rules
China has added electronic smart locks to its national list of products that must comply with strict limits on hazardous substances, marking the first time the fast-growing smart home device has been drawn into the country’s RoHS-style regulatory net…
The 2026 China (Wenzhou) Hardware & Intelligence Lock Fair Concludes on a High Note
The 2026 China (Wenzhou) Hardware & Intelligence Lock Fair closed its doors on 30 May, and as organizers, our first and most important message is one of gratitude: to the overseas buyers who made the journey to join us here in Wenzhou.From 28 to 3…
China’s New Anti-theft Lock Standard Triggers Industry Shake-up as Low-end Producers are Forced out
More than two months after the mandatory GB 21556.2-2025 came into force, the lock sector is undergoing a deep restructuring – a “Grade C era” has begun.A sweeping new national standard for anti-theft locks is reshaping China’s security hardware m…
Wenzhou Lock Mission Strikes Deals in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
A trade delegation from Chinas hardware hub of Wenzhou has wrapped up a high-impact mission across Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, securing fresh cooperation agreements and mapping out supply-chain realities in a region increasingly dominated by Chinese-ma…
Hormuz Disruption Rattles Global Hardware Supply Chains as Copper, Steel and Zinc Costs Rise
A prolonged disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves beyond energy markets, creating turbulence in the global supply of metals used in everyday hardware products — from door locks to hinges. With commercial shipping t…
FCC Approves New Restrictions on Foreign Electronics Testing
The US Federal Communications Commission has voted unanimously to advance new restrictions on foreign electronic device testing, adding fresh uncertainty for Chinas smart lock industry as it expands overseas.In a move adopted on 30 April (Eastern Time…
China's Smart Lock Exporters Caught in Crossfire of EU and US Data Compliance Crackdown
The global smart lock market is expanding rapidly – multiple research firms estimate it was worth between $31bn and $34bn in 2025 and could reach $35bn to $39bn by 2030 – but for Chinese manufacturers, the worlds dominant producers, the route to Wes…
Smart Lock Industry Moves Toward Universal Standard as MATTER Protocol Gains Momentum
The era of choosing a smart lock based on which ecosystem it belongs to may soon be over. A quiet revolution is unfolding in the smart lock industry, driven by an open standard called Matter — and it promises to make devices from different brands fin…
Wireless Power Beam Sells Out Instantly – Could This be the End of Battery Changes for Smart Locks?
For tens of millions of smart lock owners around the world, the fear of a dead battery has long been a nagging anxiety. Now, an Israeli company believes it has banished that worry for good – and consumers appear to agree.In February 2026, Wi-Charge, …
Data Locks the Door: How Cyber Rules Are Reshaping the Global Smart Lock Trade
The calculus for exporting a smart door lock has fundamentally shifted. Not long ago, a manufacturers primary concerns were mechanical durability and wireless signal strength. Today, long before the first shipment leaves the factory, companies must an…
Locking Down Standards: What Global Hardware Buyers Need to Know About the Latch Bolt
It is the smallest component in a door’s assembly, but it is currently causing the biggest stir in the global construction industry. As safety regulations tighten from Europe to East Asia, the humble latch bolt—the metal piece responsible for basic …
The Smart Lock Divide: Usability Advances, Security Gaps Persist
Consumer watchdogs from Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei have published a joint comparative test of 30 smart lock models from 20 brands. The findings, released on 17 April, reveal significant improvements in basic performance and user experience – but also…