# DIY-Installed Smart Locks The New Alfred DB2S is a Wirelessly Powered Deadbolt Lock By Amy Duong | Published 2023-01-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alfred-db2s References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/5/23531458/alfred-dbs2-smart-deadbolt-lock-wireless-charging)  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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-line), [Home Depot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aristos-home-dropbox), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invenia-abus-prime)-approved. Image Credit: Alfred ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-door-lock.md) - [Award-Winning Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-smart-lock.md) - [Easy-to-Install Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezviz-dl01s-smart-diy-lock.md) - [Rental-Friendly Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yale-approach-lock.md) - [Easily Installed Intelligent Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/securaki.md) - [AI-Enhanced Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myq-secure-view.md) - [Multi-Access Smart Deadbolts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utec-ultraloq-bolt.md) - [Palm-Recognizing Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-deadbolt.md) - [Discreet Retrofit Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yale-linus-smart-lock-2-lite.md)