The new Alfred DB2S is the first-ever DIY-installable deadbolt smart lock that is able to charge through infrared power transmission. The company notes that it will be available for the price of $299 at Lowe's, Home Depot, and other retailers beginning sometime in the second quarter of 2023.
The charging kit is made up of a replacement backplate for the lock complete with a Wi-Charge receiver that is built into the device. It also has a transmitter that needs continuous power and a line-of-site towards the lock. The aforementioned infrared energy helps with safely transmitting power within a distance of up to 30 feet. This also allows it to power multiple devices at once and the device is notably FDA-approved.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Wirelessly Powered Smart Locks
- The infrared power transmission technology in the Alfred DB2S presents opportunities for further development of wirelessly powered smart locks.
- Diy-installed Smart Home Devices
- The availability of a DIY-installable deadbolt smart lock indicates potential for and demand of DIY-installed smart home devices.
- Fda-approved Smart Home Technology
- The FDA approval of the Alfred DB2S and its charging kit suggests opportunities for further development of smart home technology with health and safety features.
Who This Affects Most
- Home Improvement Retail
- Home Depot and Lowe's and other retailers selling the Alfred DB2S smart lock could potentially expand their offerings of DIY-installed smart home devices.
- Smart Home Technology
- The development of the Alfred DB2S presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the smart home technology industry with the ability to charge wirelessly and the incorporation of FDA approved features.
- Energy Transfer Technology
- The wireless power transmission technology used in the Alfred DB2S charging kit could have disruptive innovation applications in other industries that require wireless power transfer, such as healthcare or manufacturing.
