Tuya Smart, a global cloud platform service provider has introduced a new smart door lock solution that supports both the Matter protocol and home key in Apple Wallet.
This allows users to securely add a home key to Apple Wallet to access and unlock their homes with a simple tap of an iPhone or Apple Watch. Users can add their home key to Apple Wallet after an initial set up. According to the folks at Tuya Smart, the setup process is straightforward:
– First, after installing the smart door lock, the user should put the device into pairing mode.
– Next, open the Home app and scan the Matter QR code on the door lock to add it to the app.
– Once added, a “virtual home key” will instantly appear in the user’s Apple Wallet.
– Finally, users can set a PIN code within the Home App, enabling them to unlock the door using the PIN code.
– They can hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a smart lock for convenient access.
With Express Mode, users don’t need to wake or unlock their device to use their home key—they can simply hold their device near a reader.
By leveraging Tuya’s Solution for Matter, this smart door lock seamlessly integrates with Apple Home. iPhone, iPad, and Mac users can easily manage the door lock using the Apple Home App.
Home key in Apple Wallet takes full advantage of the privacy and security features already built into iPhone and Apple Watch. Data is encrypted and protected against tampering and theft, and Apple cannot see when and where a user uses a home key in Wallet.
