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Smarter security made easy: Hands-on with Avia’s new Smart Lock lineup

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I have tested many smart locks over the years. They all promise convenience but always fall short, with apps that look like they are stuck in 2013, poor battery life, and compatibility headaches. Avia has taken a different approach. Their award-winning lineup focuses purely on Apple compatibility and integration, as well as battery efficiency and ease of use. Here is what you should know about their three new products!

The Avia Deadbolt+ is the flagship of this lineup. From my testing, it does a great job of bringing together all the main aspects of a smart home lock: security, long battery life, and most importantly for me, Apple Home integration. Here are the main features you should know about:

Up to 18 months of battery life with a backup key if needed

Apple Home Keys on Apple Watch or iPhone

Integrated illuminated keypad

Award-winning design: IoT Breakthrough Award: Smart Lock of the Year 2024 Muse Design Awards: Silver Winner 2024

8 ways to unlock, including Apple Home Keys

Includes 2x NFC key fobs + backup key

Configurable auto-lock

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