Clearview 259 - June 2023 | Page 50

Hardware & Security

‘ Ever-growing list ’ of smart products

» BUILDING ON THE success of the SensCheck™ range , Yale has announced that the Mantis 4 multipoint door lock has been added to the ever-growing list of products which are now compatible with the integrated smart window and door lock sensors .
Alongside Mantis 4 , Yale ’ s Lockmaster 21 door lock and several of its largest-selling window lock ranges , including the Rapide and Yale Shootbolt systems , are all compatible with the Yale SensCheck™ Door and Window Sensor range . The business also has developments in the pipeline for further hardware compatibility later this year .
Paul Atkinson , Managing Director at Yale , comments : “ The Mantis 4 is the most advanced multipoint lock in our Mantis
range yet . It offers outstanding security , functionality , and aesthetics and we are pleased to announce that it is also now Yale SensCheck™ compatible .”
With Yale SensCheck™ , homeowners are notified via the Yale Smart Living Home App if their doors are open or closed , locked or unlocked . The range has been accredited with the BSI kitemark for the Internet of Things ( IoT ). This provides a guarantee that it has been rigorously tested to ensure that it is safe , secure and functions properly as part of an ecosystem of connected products . It is also compatible with leading voice partners Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant .
Paul adds : “ Since its launch , we ’ ve seen huge interest and demand for Yale SensCheck™ sensors , as window and door
fabricators look to add smart features into their offerings and we are ‘ onboarding ’ customers as fast as we can . There are now showrooms across the country that have been fitted out with Yale SensCheck™ to promote the benefits of this Secured by Design ( SBD ) ‘ Secure Connected Device ’ accredited range .”
One of Yale ’ s partners which has undergone a showroom fit out is Portico Doors , a leading manufacturer of Composite Doors , with a reputation for providing the highest quality
of products . Tony Craggs , Managing Director at Portico Doors , comments : “ We are proud to supply all our composite doors with Yale SensCheck™ compatibility as standard . Yale ’ s smart-compatible lock technology is unrivalled in the market .”
www . yalehome . co . uk /
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Next generation of smart security

» INDEPENDENT HARDware supplier Total Hardware has just added the new IONIC Electronic Lock by Fullex-ai to its range . Suitable for timber , aluminium and composite doors using a 45mm lock backset , the smartphone-operated lock is ideal for both domestic properties and social housing .
Chris Pell , General Manager at Total Hardware , said : “ The new IONIC door lock is the next generation of smart technology . It ’ s secure , easy to use and gives our customers a competitive choice advantage .”
The IONIC Electronic Lock is quick and easy to install , making it perfect for factory fitting , and is operated using a simple-to-use smartphone app . Available in white and anthracite grey , it has a timeless design that looks good on all properties .
An infinite number of users can be registered on the app and up to 1,500 users on the lock itself . The app has an administrator function that includes an access protocol feature that shows which users have opened the door . Together , these factors mean the lock has impressive appeal for the social housing sector .
The lock comes with the reassurance of the Fullex name . As the leading brand of high-security multi-point locking systems for doors , it ’ s one of the most recognised names in the fenestration and specification markets and has a well-deserved reputation for product excellence .
The IONIC Electronic Lock is the perfect example of Total
Hardware ’ s commitment to keeping its finger on the pulse and having the products to meet market demand . It ’ s the latest addition to a range that includes industry-leading hardware brands , as well as its own exclusive range of premium hardware , Quantum and Superior 25 .
Chris concluded : “ We ’ ve built our business on offering the products our customers need with the service they have a right to expect . We ’ re delighted to be adding the IONIC Electronic Lock to our range and confident that our customers will be impressed by the quality and performance of the product and the added-value benefits it offers .”
www . totalhardwareltd . co . uk
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