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Philips Adds Video to Its Palm Recognition Smart Lock for CES 2025
In a bold move ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, Philips has announced a groundbreaking update to its existing palm recognition smart lock. The innovative new feature integrates video monitoring capabilities, allowing users to see who is at their door without requiring a separate smart camera.
As an honoree in the Innovation Awards at CES 2025, this move highlights Philips’ commitment to pushing the boundaries of smart home technology. The company has already made waves with its palm-recognition smart lock in the market, but combining this with video monitoring takes it to the next level. The new feature promises quicker response times and easier management via a single app.
The palm vein recognition technology is the current cutting-edge for smart door access, utilizing sensors that analyze your hand in a similar manner to fingerprint readers, without requiring physical contact. This means users can unlock their doors with a simple wave of their hand, much like a Jedi opening a door with a flick of their wrist – a prospect that might be as good a reason to want one as any.
The added bonus of no physical contact is also a boon in this post-pandemic world. In addition to palm vein recognition, users will still have the option to unlock via PIN code, smartphone app control, voice commands using Google Home or Amazon Alexa smart assistants, and, of course, traditional key access.
In an effort to complete the already impressive package, the lock is also set to double as a doorbell. With Philips releasing this product under license from Idlespace Technology, which is the exclusive importer and distributor of Shenzhen Conex Intelligent Technology Co Ltd., the implications are vast.
The current model retails for $360, although no pricing details have been announced for the new device, which will not be available until the second half of 2025. Interestingly, there appears to be a notable absence from the current version: Apple HomeKit integration. It remains to be seen if this will be addressed in the new iteration.
One aspect that has not been revealed is whether the door lock will require a wired power connection or rely on batteries. This, however, could present an opportunity for Wi-Charge wireless power technology – a feature showcased by Alfred’s smart lock – which would eliminate the need for both wires and batteries.
Source: http://www.forbes.com
