Chip Technology
Nordic nRF52840 SoC: Inside the Chip Powering Modern Smart Locks
ARM Cortex-M4F @ 64MHz, BLE 5.0, ZigBee and hardware AES-128 — how the nRF52840 drives Philips and Auslock smart locks.
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Technical Blog
Smart Lock Technical Blog
In-depth guides on biometrics, encryption, connectivity protocols and installation — written for Australian lock installers.
Security
AES-128 Encryption in Smart Locks: How Your Lock Keeps Data Secure
CBC, CCM, GCM modes, ECDH key exchange, biometric template encryption and TLS 1.3 transport — the full encryption stack explained.
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BLE 5.0 vs BLE 4.2 in Smart Locks: Range, Speed and Power
2× speed, 4× range, Coded PHY long-range mode and LE Privacy — why BLE 5.0 matters for smart lock installers.
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FPC1020 Capacitive Fingerprint Sensor: How It Works in Smart Locks
8×8mm active area, 500dpi, SPI interface, minutiae extraction and FAR 0.001% — the tech inside Philips and Auslock fingerprint locks.
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ZigBee 3.0 in Smart Locks: Mesh Networking, Latency and Range
IEEE 802.15.4, AODV routing, AES-128 CCM*, Auslock G2/G3 coordinator roles and WiFi interference avoidance on 2.4GHz.
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3D Infrared Face Recognition in Smart Locks: Structured Light vs ToF
940nm IR projector, depth triangulation, ArcFace CNN anti-spoofing, and how Philips DDL702 distinguishes real faces from photos.
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Palm Vein NIR Authentication: The Most Secure Biometric for Smart Locks
850nm NIR illumination, 5 million feature points, FAR 0.00008% and contactless hygienic access — the tech behind Auslock D109 and A619.
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IP55 vs IP66 Smart Locks: What Australian Installers Need to Know
IEC 60529 ratings explained: dust ingress, water jet pressure, EPDM gaskets and installation zones for Melbourne to coastal Queensland.
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Mortise Backset Selection Guide: 28mm to 60mm for Australian Doors
Standard Australian backsets, faceplate sizing, strike plate depth and how to measure for Philips DDL and Auslock H-series handle locks.
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Installing Smart Locks on Aluminium and uPVC Doors: Full Installer Guide
Narrow stile profiles, routing carbide end mill, Auslock S31B slim body fitment, MPL compatibility and thermal expansion allowances.
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Smart Lock Battery Technology: AA vs CR2 vs Lithium in Australia
Motor inrush current, alkaline vs lithium at −10°C, CR2 capacity math, USB-C emergency power and 12-month battery life calculations.
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AS4145 Smart Lock Compliance in Australia: What Installers Must Know
AS4145.9 electronic lock testing: Grade 1–4, 300,000 cycle tests, anti-drill, fail-safe vs fail-secure and NCC fire egress requirements.
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125kHz HID vs 13.56MHz MIFARE: Smart Lock RFID Card Technology
MIFARE Classic vulnerability, DESFire EV2 AES-128, Proxmark3 cloning risk, Wiegand protocol and how Auslock uses secure MIFARE cards.
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Anti-Tamper Systems in Smart Locks: Vibration Sensors and Alarms
ADXL345 accelerometer thresholds, drill pattern detection, anti-peep PIN, progressive lockout and AS4145.4 anti-manipulation requirements.
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Smart Lock Gateway Protocols: ZigBee vs Z-Wave vs Thread vs WiFi Direct
Latency comparison, power budget, Auslock G2/G3 ESP32+CC2652R architecture and why ZigBee wins over Z-Wave in Australia.
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USB-C Emergency Power for Smart Locks: When Batteries Die
USB-C PD 5V/2A requirements, power bank voltage sag, capacitor charge time, 9V emergency pads and installer commissioning documentation.
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DC Motor vs Stepper Motor in Smart Locks: Torque, Speed and Reliability
DRV8833 H-bridge, worm gear 1:150 ratio, Hall effect end-stops, 500mA inrush and 300,000-cycle AS4145 motor specifications.
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Auslock S31B on Aluminium Gates: Full Installation Guide
26mm slim cutout, AS1926.1 pool barrier compliance, ZigBee commissioning, Boeshield T-9 coastal corrosion protection and step-by-step checklist.
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Biometric Template Storage in Smart Locks: On-Device vs Cloud Security
SPI Flash encryption, ISO 19794-2 template format, secure element (SE) vs TEE storage and GDPR/Privacy Act compliance for biometric data.
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Smart Locks for Commercial Access Control: Audit Logs, Multi-User and Compliance
OSDP v2 protocol, Wiegand 26/34-bit, 500-user capacity, tamper-evident audit trails and BCA compliance for commercial tenancies.
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Philips DDL Series Installation Guide: Step-by-Step for Installers
Mortise pocket dimensions, spindle alignment, motor initialisation sequence, BLE pairing and common mistakes on DDL603E through DDL902.
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Connecting Smart Locks to Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit
Matter over WiFi, HomeKit Accessory Protocol (HAP), Alexa Smart Home Skill API, local vs cloud control latency and voice unlock security risks.
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Auto-Lock Technology in Smart Locks: Time Delay, Sensors and Motor Control
RTC-based countdown, door contact sensor logic, motor torque re-check, false-lock prevention and Australian BCA egress requirements.
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Auslock Gateway G2 vs G3: ZigBee, BLE and WiFi Bridge Differences
ESP32-S3 vs ESP32 chipsets, CC2652R ZigBee coordinator, BLE 5.0 Central mode in G3, Matter readiness and range specifications.
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Door Preparation for Smart Lock Installation: Routing, Faceplate and Weatherproofing
Hinge backset clearance, forstner bit vs hole saw, faceplate recess depth, silicone bead sealing and fire door cable penetration requirements.
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NFC vs RFID in Smart Locks: Frequency, Protocol and Card Compatibility
ISO14443 vs ISO15693, phone NFC HCE emulation, MIFARE DESFire EV3, Apple Core NFC API and express transit NFC on iPhone for locks.
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Smart Lock Power Consumption: Standby, BLE Advertising and Motor Draw
nRF52840 deep sleep 2.6µA, BLE advertising 0.3mA avg, motor peak 1.4A and how to calculate annual battery cost for high-traffic doors.
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Auslock D109 Luxe Pull Bar Review: Face + Palm + Fingerprint in One Lock
Real-world testing of tri-modal biometrics, 0.4s face unlock speed, IP55 rain exposure test, ZigBee commissioning and installer verdict.
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Smart Lock Security Audit: Testing Your Installation Against AS4145
BLE sniffing with Wireshark, RFID clone attempt, drill test simulation, firmware version audit and AS4145 compliance checklist for installers.
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Matter, Thread and UWB: The Future of Smart Lock Protocols in 2026
Matter 1.3 lock cluster, Thread 1.3 mesh, UWB (IEEE 802.15.4z) centimetre-accurate proximity unlock and what it means for Australian installers.
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