Your arms are full of groceries or a child, and the keys are at the bottom of a bag. The ULTRALOQ Bolt Mission is a smart deadbolt aimed at exactly that moment: according to the maker, it unlocks as you walk up to the door, with no app to open and no PIN to type.
It uses ultra-wideband (UWB) radio to judge how far away you are and which way you are heading, and it supports Matter over Thread, so it can join Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings. The lock was first shown at CES 2025 and now sells as part of a three-lock collection from ULTRALOQ.
How does the Bolt Mission unlock hands free?
ULTRALOQ says the lock combines Bluetooth Low Energy discovery, UWB ranging, built-in radar and local decision logic. The aim is to tell someone approaching from outside from a phone moving around inside the home. The maker says that decision is made locally between the phone and the lock, and that the Xthings Home app can stay in the background while the phone sits in a pocket or bag.
- No separate hub is needed for hands-free entry, according to the maker
- Other ways in: PIN codes, the app, Apple Watch, Android NFC, a key fob and a physical backup key
- The radar can also send alerts when it notices unusual activity near the door, says ULTRALOQ
What are the main specs?
| Feature | What the maker says |
|---|---|
| Unlocking | Bluetooth, UWB and radar sensing |
| Smart home | Matter over Thread, with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings |
| Batteries | 8 AA batteries, about 6 months of everyday use |
| Optional battery | Rechargeable lithium pack, up to 24 months per charge |
| Security | AES encryption |
| Installation | DIY, no wiring or drilling, for standard US doors |
The exterior is described as weatherproof, while the interior part is for indoor use only. ULTRALOQ says the lock is not designed for glass or sliding doors, or for mortise and multi-point locks. Apple Home Key is not supported.
Prices: how much does the Bolt Mission cost?
At the time of writing, the maker lists the Bolt Mission at $299.99 in US dollars on its US store, and its launch announcement gives the same figure as the suggested retail price. Amazon Canada shows C$399, in Canadian dollars, for the listing titled ULTRALOQ Bolt Mission UWB Smart Lock, Matter Over Thread. Prices can change at any time, and no other country’s price is given in the sources.
The same announcement puts the Bolt Pro at $269.99 and the Latch 5 Pro at $249.99. Those two add wallet-based tap-to-unlock access with fingerprint entry, but the Bolt Mission is the one built around UWB approach unlocking.
Who it suits: should you get the Bolt Mission?
Households with a recent iPhone. If you often reach the door with your hands full, this is the lock’s whole point. The catch is that the feature needs a UWB-enabled phone, and the maker’s FAQ says auto unlock works with iPhones that have the UWB chip as of now. If your phone has no UWB chip, you would be paying for a feature you cannot use, so skip it.
Smart home fans. Matter over Thread means the lock can sit in Apple Home, Google Home or SmartThings. The trade-off is that ULTRALOQ says you need a Thread border router for that, and that remote access through its own app needs the ULTRALOQ Wi-Fi Bridge, so budget for one of the two.
Android users. The maker lists Android NFC and key fob entry, and its FAQ notes that some Samsung Galaxy models have UWB. Even so, the same FAQ names iPhones for UWB auto unlock for now, so check the compatibility notes on the product page before ordering.
Anyone on a budget or with an unusual door. At $299.99 it costs more than the Bolt Pro and Latch 5 Pro, and it only fits standard US deadbolt doors with the exclusions above. Renters with glass, sliding or mortise doors should look elsewhere.
What is still unknown?
The sources do not give prices for countries beyond the US and Canada, and they do not say how the lock performs in everyday use, since no independent test is cited here. The maker’s FAQ names only iPhones for UWB auto unlock at the moment, so how it works on Android phones is not clear. Availability of the rechargeable battery option is described inconsistently on the product page, so confirm which battery package you are getting.
Before ordering, check your phone against the maker’s UWB list on the Bolt Mission page and confirm your door is a standard US deadbolt fit.
