# Multi-Access Smart Locks The 'Latch C' Home Smart Locks are Specially Designed for Apple Users By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-smart-locks References: [werd](http://www.werd.com/46724/latch-c-is-the-home-smart-lock-for-iphone-users/) & [latch](https://www.latch.com/latchC.html) The 'Latch C' home smart locks are the latest release from the brand that provides users with a piece of equipment to ensure their home is secure yet easily accessible to authorized parties. Working with iOS or Android, the 'Latch C' lock is specially designed to work seamlessly with Apple HomeKit to ensure that iPhone users can maintain a stronger level of connectivity to the device. The 'Latch C' home smart locks boast a smaller size than the brand's previous solution and features a built-in camera to snap photos of visitors to ensure you always know who has come calling. The 'Latch C' also offers three methods of access including via smartphone, passcode or access card and will automatically log all entries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Home Smart Locks:** Opportunities to develop more advanced and customizable home smart locks for tech-savvy consumers. - **Apple Integration:** Innovations in integration with Apple HomeKit and other Apple products for seamless connectivity. - **Multi-access Systems:** Development of multi-access systems that offer multiple methods of entry for added convenience and security. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Security:** Improve home security systems by developing smarter and more connected devices such as home smart locks. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunities to integrate home smart locks with other consumer electronics such as voice assistants and smart home hubs. - **Mobile Devices:** Opportunities to develop mobile devices specifically tailored to work with smart locks and other smart home devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [App-Controlled Electric Home Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/level-lock1.md) - [Smartphone-Centric Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schlage-encode-plus.md) - [Intuitive Access Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraloq-latch-5.md) - [Biometric Authentication Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraloq-smart-home-locks.md) - [Minimalist Biometric Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-u100-smart-lock.md) - [Discreetly Connected Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/level-lock-pro.md) - [Multi-Access Smart Deadbolts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utec-ultraloq-bolt.md) - [Biometric Scanner Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockly-flex-touch.md) - [WiFi-Enabled Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yale-assure.md)