Smart Door Handles: Secure & Stylish Access Control

Begin by underscoring why door handles are no longer just utilitarian hardware. Today they embody evolving themes of security , user convenience , and environmental responsibility . As smart homes become mainstream and eco-awareness grows, door handles in 2025 are bridging practicality with ethical design Smart Innovations in Door Handles Biometric & AI-powered Access Discuss advances like the Tapo PalmKey , which uses AI‑driven palm vein recognition—a solution that works even with wet or dirty hands—and boasts up to a full year of battery life on a 10,000 mAh rechargeable cell. Also cover fingerprint and facial recognition systems, enabled by improved AI. Recent market leaders such as Lockly, Philips, ADT/Nest integrate multiple authentication methods into handle-based smart locks. Touchless Passive Entry & UWB (Ultra-Wideband) At CES 2025, brands like Schlage and U‑tec introduced UWB-enabled locks (e.g. Sense Pro, Bolt Mission) that unlock proactively as a ...