Earlier this week, we shared a statement from smart home accessory producer Level Home about supporting Apple Home Key technology in its products. Subsequent to saying that this was “certainly not off the table,” the organization launched a new smart lock named “Level Lock+” that does work with Apple Home Key.
Notwithstanding, there are a few things to remember about this story. Up to this point, the product hasn’t been officially declared by Level Home. Instead, it has been spotted by clients on the racks of Apple Retail Stores in the US. However, it is currently available for sale.
Level Lock+ works with Apple Home Key
Level Lock+ is basically the same as the generally existing Level Lock, which is likewise a smart lock that allows clients to lock and unlock doors directly from the Home application on Apple gadgets. The two items likewise support NFC cards, standard keys, and visitor sharing. Yet, dissimilar to the past model, the enhanced one likewise works with Apple Home Key.
For those new, Apple Home Key is a component presented with iOS 15 that lets smart lock makers integrate these products into the Wallet application so clients can open doors by simply tapping their iPhone or Apple Watch against the lock. With Home Key, individuals can likewise easily share their keys to other iPhone clients.
The new Level Lock+ costs $329 in the US. The product will be officially launched online later this month. It’s unclear right now whether Level Home has any plans to bring Apple Home Key support for its older accessories.