Locky is a new smart key that aims to make homes more technological without breaking the bank. Instead of adding a smart lock to a home, Locky instead integrates smart features into a regular metal key. Designed as a housing for a standard key, the smart gadget uses some sensors and Bluetooth, and is able to tell when a user uses it to lock and unlock a door.
This feature allows for a few different uses. Firstly, the integrated app can communicate with the smart key and will track whether the door is locked or unlocked. This can feature can also alert users if the key goes out of range of a smartphone. The smart key also features a speaker which will emit a noise to help users locate it when lost.
User-Tracking Smart Keys
Locky Aims to Make Homes Smarter at a Lower Cost
Trend Themes
1. Smart Key Integration - Opportunities may arise for other companies to integrate smart features into everyday objects.
2. User-tracking Technology - Products using similar technology can be developed for tracking user behavior and activity.
3. Affordable Smart Technology - There may be a trend towards developing affordable and accessible smart home technology.
Industry Implications
1. IOT - The Internet of Things industry can benefit from smart key innovations.
2. Home Security - The home security industry can use smart keys to enhance their products and services.
3. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can incorporate smart key technology into their products.