Ultraloq U-Bolt Z-Wave: Home Assistant Integration

The cheaper U-Bolt Z-Wave is equipped with a semi-circular pin and an essential cylinder pad, while the costlier U-Bolt Pro Z-Wave adds a finger print visitor. Both versions come with a plug-in Z-Wave-to-Wi-Fi bridge and a door sensing unit that can inform you when the door has been left open.

“We’re enjoyed renew our collaboration with Xthings and broaden the certified ‘Functions with Home Assistant’ Ultraloq items in the coming months,” claimed Miranda Bishop, Collaboration Supervisor at The Open Home Foundation.

Ultraloq U-Bolt Integration with Home Assistant

The open-source and free clever home platform Home Aide obtained another vote of confidence today, with the IoT supplier Xthings introducing that its Ultraloq U-Bolt series of Z-Wave clever deadbolts will be incorporated with it.

Both the U-Bolt Z-Wave ($180) and the up-market U-Bolt Pro Z-Wave ($220) wise locks are obtaining the Home Assistant therapy; both locks are currently compatible with Samsung SmartThings and other Z-Wave clever home centers, along with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and IFTTT.

Smart Home Automation with Ultraloq

When integrated into a Home Aide or other wise home platform, either Ultraloq model can equip your security system when you leave, and deactivate it when you get back and unlock the door. The locks could also set off clever lights to illuminate your path into the home, turn the course lights off when you leave, command your smart thermostat to kick your heating and cooling system right into high equipment when you get back (or go dormant when you leave), and much more.

Michael is TechHive’s lead editor, with 30+ years of experience covering smart homes, home networking, and home audio/home movie theater. He holds a BA in Multimedia Journalism, authored the book Desktop computer Video clip Manufacturing, and was granted Best Online Review by the Computer System Press Association. Michael constructed a smart home in 2007 and utilized it as a real-world product-testing laboratory. Currently staying in the Pacific Northwest, he is converting his 1890 Victorian bungalow right into a contemporary wise home. Michael has actually operated at CNET, PCWorld, Electronic Artist, and Optimum PC. As a consultant, he added to New Media, Camcorder, MacWeek, and much more.