Hampton Products Unveils First Brink's Connected Dead Bolt Lock at Builders Show

Hampton Products bowed the first digital dead bolt lock under the Brink’s brand, at the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas Tuesday. The Brink’s cloud-enabled Home Security Array connects to a home’s Wi-Fi router and uses a proprietary system combining an onboard battery and photovoltaic panel, said the company. The panel captures light energy from indoor and outdoor sources, “even in dim light,” to power the lock’s functions, said the company, and the power management circuitry regulates intake and output to deliver “multi-year” battery life. Users open their doors via smartphone, touch pad or traditional metal key, it said. The device’s data encryption, two-step authentication and secure cloud architecture provide “enterprise-class security,” said Hampton. Array digital dead bolts will also be compatible with Apple HomeKit, Works with Nest products and other smart home platforms, the company said. Hampton's goal when developing the lock was a product that could be installed without the need for additional equipment or a gateway, said Hampton Products Chief Marketing Officer Jim Hartung. Wi-Fi provides a simple connection to the cloud and the power management “won’t require frequent battery replacements or home rewiring,” said Hartung. A screwdriver is required for installation. Availability is slated for later this year.