Lockin Unveils Battery-Free Smart Locks at CES 2026

Lockin unveiled two advanced smart locks and previewed a third at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, introducing technologies that eliminate the need for battery replacements in home security devices. The announcements, highlighted by the V7 Max model's Best of Innovation award, focus on wireless power solutions and enhanced biometric features to address common frustrations with smart home hardware.

The V7 Max, a mortise-style entry lock with an integrated handle, represents Lockin's most ambitious design yet. It operates without traditional batteries through AuraCharge technology, which delivers continuous power via an eyesafe optical infrared beam from a compact indoor module plugged into a standard outlet. The module, mountable on a wall or tabletop up to four meters away, requires a clear line of sight to a receptor panel on the lock's interior side. Independent certifications from TÜV Rheinland and SGS confirm the beam poses no risk to humans or pets, though charging pauses if obstructed. This system works in any lighting conditions, unlike solar-dependent alternatives, and is engineered for over a decade of maintenance-free use.

Security on the V7 Max combines three biometric methods:...