Ultraloq is launching a smart lock that reads your palm and a new camera that works on HaLow Wi-Fi for extended range at CES

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Xthings announced several smart home products at CES, headlined by the Ultraloq Bolt Sense smart lock that combines facial recognition with palm vein authentication for touch-free access. The palm scanning technology reads vein patterns under the skin using near-infrared light, making it work in darkness and with wet or dirty hands. The company also unveiled the Ulticam HaLow, one of the first security cameras supporting Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah) for extended range up to 0.6 miles, ideal for large properties. Additional products include the Latch 7 Pro lock with Matter-over-Thread and Aliro support, and the Ulticam IQ Floodlight with 2,000-lumen lights.

The new Ultraloq smart lock uses both your face and your palm to let you in