iLOQ NFC - World's First NFC Powered Wireless Battery-Less Lock Cylinder System

About 5-1/2 years ago, we posted an article on this site about the fabulous iLOQ lock system

Recent news from this forward thinking Finnish company, introduces the world to their latest invention. An NFC (near field communication) powered, wireless and battery-less lock cylinder system.

This advancement in mechanical cylinder technology, changes things for homeowners, institutions, hospitals, office buildings, doctors surgeries and almost anywhere a mechanical key lock can exist.

The iLOQ system is unique and different to other manufacturers creations that predominantly use hard wired or battery powered electronic power systems to provide access control.

As shown in the video below, the iLOQ technology is state of the art and can be applied to small, medium and even large complex key systems.




iLOQ introduced their new product, a couple of days ago at Cebit 2016 in Hanover, Germany.
The product changes the playing field for many smartphone users in that now you can control entry to authorized (NFC) phone users like Android and (soon to be included) Apple smartphone products. (see the NFC video after the break)

Following the impressive key powered original system with this new NFC powered product is considered a natural evolution in this unique technology.
The NFC powered product is explained in this animated video






Currently designed for use in many European countries, increasing demand from the USA and other western countries is empowering the manufacturers of iLOQ to design and produce their cylinder range for the lucrative North American market. There is no word on a release date for products in North America, although we expect it not to be too long.

Some of the benefits of this technology include:

• Phone is the key: you can create, revoke and share access rights over the air easily and securely anywhere with just one click on a cloud service. There is no need for heavy IT infrastrusture.
• Easy Installation: you can replace existing locks with iLOQ NFC Locks without drilling or wiring
• Maintenance Free: No batteries to replace and no keyway to be serviced.
• Fits Harsh Environments: Dust and weather resistant from the knob side
• High Security: state of the art high security using PKI mutual authentication and strong AES-256 encryption, when the lock is operated, the event can be reported back to the cloud service in real time.
• Widely Compatible: the iLOQ NFC app is compatible with Android phones. An iPhone app will be launched as soon as Apple opens up NFC in it's devices for developers. Users with no compatible phone can use the NFC-based iLOQ fob.
• Environmentally friendly: by minimizing battery waste

Recently we attended the 39th Annual St Louis Home And Garden Show at the America Center in downtown St Louis, Missouri where we learned from the many passing customers of their desire for keyless access control products. Many appear to be unsatisfied with the current range of products available in today's market.

The obvious advantages that a product like iLOQ can bring, justifies forward thinking companies to continue to expand the boundaries of intelligent design and efficiency.

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