Assa Abloy’s Digital Door Domination: Betting Big on Smart Locks Despite DOJ Scrutiny
Assa Abloy is betting on a digital future for our doors by acquiring sleek smart lock maker Level Lock. Despite legal challenges, the company continues its quest for smart lock dominance, aiming to seamlessly blend advanced tech into traditional hardware. With Level’s innovative platform, Assa Abloy hopes to make smart locks that don’t look like smart locks.
Hot Take:
Assa Abloy’s door to the future isn’t just smart; it’s practically a genius. Move over, Schlage. The Swedish lock titan is turning the smart lock game into a high-stakes Monopoly match. Just don’t pass Go or collect a DOJ lawsuit!
Key Points:
- Assa Abloy acquires sleek smart lock maker Level Lock despite DOJ scrutiny.
- Level Lock integrates digital control into traditional lock designs seamlessly.
- Assa Abloy previously sold Yale and August in the US but retained them globally.
- The new acquisition fits into Assa Abloy’s strategy of blending innovative tech into legacy brands.
- Industry giants are collaborating on the Aliro access control standard for universal smart lock compatibility.
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