Smart Locks, Aliro, & Shared Family Living with Yale's Garrett Lovejoy

Join us in this episode as Garrett Lovejoy, SVP at Fortune Brands and General Manager of Connected Security, shares insights into the evolving landscape of smart locks, industry standards like Matter, Thread, and UWB, and the future of intelligent home automation. Discover what’s next for connected security, design trends, and how AI is democratizing automation creation.

In this episode:

The impact of CES 2026 on smart home industry innovations
How Matter, Thread, and UWB are transforming device connectivity
The role of AI in simplifying automation setup and personalization
Differences and future plans for Yale, August, and other brands in the market
Advances in retrofit solutions for smart blinds, shades, and other accessories
Challenges with multi-home device management in apartments and condos
Emerging smart lock technologies including UWB and Aliro
The User Experience evolution with automatic unlocking and tap-based access
The significance of design innovation and brand differentiation
Industry resilience and firmware update strategies for complex home systems

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