Xthings reveals expansion of Home Assistant support

Xthings has unveiled its expanded integration with Home Assistant, an open-source home automation platform, including its line of ULTRALOQ smart locks.

Collaboration

The company states that this collaboration empowers DIY enthusiasts and smart home users with unmatched customisation, privacy and control.

Xthings’ commitment to open ecosystems ensures its products connect with Home Assistant, Apple Home, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings and Alexa.

Products

ULTRALOQ’s U-Bolt Z-Wave series liberates users from proprietary ecosystems.

Leveraging Z-Wave, these locks deliver ultra-low latency, privacy and cloud-free integration with Home Assistant for a personalised experience.

The first products included in the partnership are:

• U-Bolt Z-Wave (black/silver) – this lock provides reliable Z-Wave connectivity and local control for Home Assistant integration
• U-Bolt Pro Z-Wave – this model adds features like fingerprint recognition and enhanced durability

Features and benefits

The company states that the key features and benefits include:

• Advanced automation – sync ULTRALOQ Z-Wave locks with Home Assistant to trigger lights, HVAC or cameras based on unique unlock patterns or auto-arm alarms when doors are secured
• Granular access control – create time-specific virtual keys or revoke access instantly via Home Assistant’s intuitive dashboards
• Privacy-centric alerts – receive encrypted notifications for abnormal lock activity, bypassing third-party apps

“Perfectly aligns with the mission”

Miranda Bishop, Partnership Manager, The Open Home Foundation stated: “We’re thrilled to renew our partnership with Xthings and expand the certified ‘Works with Home Assistant’ ULTRALOQ products in the coming months.

“Xthings’ commitment to open protocols perfectly aligns with the mission of the Open Home Foundation to deliver privacy, choice and sustainability in home automation,” she concluded.