Smart Locks Surge Ahead: 4 Emerging Trends Behind Over 20% Growth in Q1
In the first quarter of 2025, Chinas smart lock industry maintained its strong growth momentum, achieving a high-quality start to the year. According to aggregated data from AVC, the online retail volume of smart locks in China reached 1.79 million un…
Why Wenzhou’s Lock Industry Offers Unique Advantages for Exhibition Visitors
When it comes to locks and hardware, Wenzhou is not just a city—it’s a hub of direct manufacturing power. For international buyers, visiting an exhibition in Wenzhou is more than just attending an event—it’s a direct gateway to the source.
What Are the Smart Lock Standards in Southeast Asia?
The market entry requirements for electronic and smart locks in Southeast Asia vary by country, encompassing technical standards, certification procedures, and labeling regulations.
What Impact Will the U.S.-China Tariff War Have on the Global Expansion？
What Impact Will the U.S.-China Tariff War Have on the Global Expansion of Chinese Smart Lock Brands? What Are the Response Strategies?This is a pressing concern for many professionals in the smart lock industry.
Is the fingerprint recognition rate of smart locks related to the size of the module?
In recent years, although face recognition locks and video locks have seen rapid growth, data released by authoritative institutions shows that fingerprint recognition modules are still the standard biometric solution in both existing market stock and…
New National Standard on Smart Lock Cybersecurity Officially Implemented Today
On April 1, the national standard "Cybersecurity Technology – Technical Specifications for Smart Lock Cybersecurity" (GB/T 44602—2024) was officially implemented. This initiative holds milestone significance in Chinas standardization proce…
ASSA ABLOY’s Acquisitions of Hardware and Lock Brands in China: An Overview
Many in the industry are curious about which hardware and lock brands ASSA ABLOY has acquired in China and how these brands are performing today. We consulted DeepSeek for insights—let’s see if the findings align with your expectations.
Potential Impact of Xiaomi Smart Locks Expanding Offline Distribution
Recently, industry discussions have surfaced regarding the potential expansion of Xiaomi Smart Locks into offline distribution. If this move materializes, it could significantly reshape the smart lock industry across multiple dimensions, including mar…
How Can Smart Locks Further Evolve from a User Experience Perspective?
Smart locks have been present in China for decades. With continuous technological advancements, both the functionality and design of smart locks have reached a relatively mature stage.
Apple’s Self-Developed Smart Doorbell to Launch by the End of Next Year
Apple is actively developing a brand-new smart doorbell. This smart doorbell is expected to integrate Apple’s proprietary MagSafe technology for convenient magnetic charging.
China, the U.S., South Korea, or Japan: Who is the Global Leader in the Smart Lock Industry?
Today, has China’s smart lock industry undergone a magnificent transformation, fully surpassing the U.S., South Korea, Japan?
Facing Severe Challenges: How Will the Smart Lock Industry Navigate 2025?
In 2025, the smart lock industry is facing multiple challenges, including shrinking real estate demand, intensifying price competition, and overcapacity. Companies must focus on technological innovation, market segmentation and service upgrades:
Hafele, the German hardware and lock giant, 2024 financial report
As of December 31, 2024, the Hfele Group operates subsidiaries in 38 countries, with a workforce exceeding 8,000 employees. The group achieved a revenue of ?.74 billion, reflecting a 1.5% year-on-year growth.
DeepSeek: How will companies in the hardware and smart lock industry break through in 2025?
DeepSeek has been incredibly popular, with constant buzz across various platforms. Let’s use DeepSeek’s “deep thinking” feature to predict the trends in China’s hardware and smart lock market in 2025!
China vs. South Korea: Which country leads in the smart lock industry?
With the rapid development of smart technology, smart locks, as a crucial component of smart homes, have become an important indicator of a country’s level of intelligent living.
The "Top 10 Best Smart Locks" includes at least 5 models from China
Recently, the American Buyers Guide website released its "Best Smart Locks" list for January 2025. Here is the detailed list:
Reevaluating: Has the Motorized Knob on Smart Locks Become an Unnecessary Product Design?
During the development of smart locks, many software and hardware features have been added. In recent years, with the further maturation of product forms, smart locks are actively simplifying, with many software and hardware functions being removed.
Half-Engraving Craftsmanship Smart Lock: A Technological Innovation or Marketing Gimmick?
In the process of enhancing the appearance and mechanical performance of smart locks, CNC engraving technology has played a significant role. Combined with anodizing treatment, CNC engraving endows products with high durability and aesthetic appeal.
How Does the Motion Detection Feature of Video Locks Safeguard Your Home?
Motion detection technology is commonly used in unattended video surveillance and alarm systems, significantly enhancing monitoring efficiency and accuracy.
Why Is Abnormal Stay Detection a Key Feature for Smart Lock Buyers?
Users place great importance on home security, with the "Abnormal Stay Detection" feature garnering particular attention. This functionality helps users promptly detect unusual activities outside their doors.