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TP-Link’s new video door lock unlocks with a tap of your iPhone
You can use the NFC chip on your iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock the DL130. | Image: TP-Link
TP-Link announced a new video door lock‚ the Tapo DL130‚ at CES today. The DL130 is HomeKit-compatible‚ supports seven unlocking methods‚ and can be controlled through Google Assistant‚ Alexa‚ and Siri. TP-Link hasn’t announced pricing or a specific release date yet but says more info is coming soon.
The seven unlock methods include a fingerprint scanner‚ a built-in keypad‚ and Apple Home Key on the iPhone or Apple Watch. TP-Link says the fingerprint scanner can unlock the device in less than a second and that it also includes a built-in door sensor so you can check if it’s open or not.
The Tapo DL130’s camera films at 2K resolution with a 180-degree field of view. It has a built-in spotlight for color night vision and a speaker that...
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