# Approach-Aware Smart Locks ULTRALOQ Expands Its Lineup with Bolt Mission By Adam Harrie | Written with AI assistance | Published 2026-09-26 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/approach-aware-smart-locks References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ultraloq-launches-next-generation-smart-lock-collection-refining-home-entry-with-natural-intelligent-and-trusted-access-solutions-302890527.html)  ULTRALOQ is expanding its [smart lock lineup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-lock-models) with two easy entry options: a door that opens as they arrive or a stored credential they can tap at the lock. At the center is 'Bolt Mission,' a smart lock with ultra-wideband. This short-range radio can judge position precisely enough for hands-free entry rather than basic phone-nearby detection. Bolt Mission mixes Bluetooth discovery with built-in radar so that it can tell an authorized user coming toward the house from ordinary movement inside. The collection also carries [Matter certification](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yale-smart-lock-with-matter), which helps the locks join broader home setups instead of living as one more isolated app gadget. For shoppers, the decision shifts from whether to buy a connected lock to which entry style best fits the household. With the line reaching The Home Depot in October, [wallet-based and arrival-based access](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-dr2-max-retrofit-smart-lock) become easier to compare as regular hardware choices, not niche add-ons. Image Credit: ULTRALOQ ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.6/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 92% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Approach-aware Access:** Precise ultra-wideband and radar sensing creates room for entry systems that distinguish intentional arrivals from nearby movement with greater reliability. - **Wallet-based Credentials:** Stored digital keys in mobile wallets signal opportunities for security products that feel as familiar as contactless payments. - **Matter-certified Hardware:** Interoperable smart locks reduce ecosystem friction and expand the potential for connected devices to operate as standard household infrastructure. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smart Home Security:** Advanced positioning and authentication technologies are reshaping door access from app-controlled locking into context-aware protection. - **Retail Home Improvement:** Mainstream placement of smart locks in hardware retail channels makes advanced access options easier to compare alongside conventional fixtures. - **Consumer Electronics:** Integration with phones, wallets, Bluetooth, radar and smart home platforms highlights growth potential for devices that merge convenience with identity-based control. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Omni-Compatible Smart Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-u500.md) - [Biometric Authentication Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraloq-smart-home-locks.md) - [Automated Operation Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwikset-aura-reach-smart-lock.md) - [Automated Access Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schlage-sense-pro-smart-deadbolt.md) - [WiFi-Enabled Accessible Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyze-lock-bolt-v2.md) - [AI-Enhanced Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myq-secure-view.md) - [Facial Recognition Deadbolt Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-lock-vision-series.md) - [Intelligent Three-In-One Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threeinone-smart-lock.md) - [Energy-Efficient Smart Home Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraloq-bolt-zwave.md)