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HomeKit Weekly: Lockly Zeno Series offers full compatibility with Home Key and HomeKit

Lockly recently released its latest Zeno Series smart door locks, which include some fantastic features that Apple fans will love. Unveiled at CES 2024 and now available at The Home Depot, the new series features a redesigned, smaller footprint and state-of-the-art technology, including built-in Wi-Fi for streamlined connectivity and, most importantly, compatibility with HomeKit and Home Key.

HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework.


The series’ flagship, the Lockly Visage, brings facial recognition access to the door lock. This feature goes beyond typical smart lock capabilities by using binocular facial recognition and radar detection, enabling a hands-free, approach-to-open experience that users will appreciate for ease of use.

Also in the lineup is the Lockly Vision™ Zeno Series, which merges a 2K video doorbell with an intercom for comprehensive entryway surveillance. It also incorporates a next-gen 3D biometric fingerprint sensor for quick, secure access.

Rounding out the series, the Lockly Secure Pro Zeno Series offers built-in Wi-Fi, Apple Home Key access, and a reliable 3D fingerprint sensor. At the same time, the Lockly PIN Genie Pro Zeno Series boasts voice assistant support and the patented, hack-proof PIN Genie® Keypad.

Door unlock options

  • Apple Home Keys Integration: Your iPhone or Apple Watch can effortlessly unlock your door, integrating smoothly with Apple’s HomeKit ecosystem.
  • 3D Biometric Fingerprint Sensor: The upgraded sensor recognizes fingerprints in just 0.2 seconds, providing quick and reliable access.
  • PIN Genie® Keypad: This patented security technology shuffles PINs randomly, preventing unauthorized individuals from guessing your code

HomeKit and Home key

Home Key

Apple fans’ key features are HomeKit and Apple Home Key. The Lockly Zeno Series offers full support for HomeKit and Home Key access. This feature enables easy entry with an iPhone or Apple Watch, eliminating the need for traditional keys or manual app controls. Home Key, stored in the Wallet app, allows for straightforward, secure access with just a tap, even if your device is out of battery.

With HomeKit compatibility, the Zeno Series can be controlled from the Home app and built into HomeKit scenes and automation. For example, you could quickly build an automation that turns on a light in your living room when the lock is unlocked.

Wrap up on Lockly and HomeKit

The Lockly Zeno Series is a reliable, feature-rich addition to any smart home. With options that include advanced facial recognition, a robust biometric fingerprint sensor, and easy HomeKit and Home Key integration, it offers convenience and security tailored for Apple users. The lock’s availability in multiple color finishes ensures you can choose a style that matches your home. For those heavily in homeKit, the Zeno Series is an excellent choice that blends modern design with great Home Key and HomeKit support.

You can buy any of the new locks for yourself from Home Depot or directly from Locky.

Other Home Key Compatible locks

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