Lock Talk with Eric Smith: Meet Alfred - Canadian Locks for Canadian Homes
Aartech is excited to introduce Alfred Smart Locks to our product lineup. These sleek and versatile smart locks are perfect for both residential and multi-family installations.
Alfred Smart Locks offer PIN code entry and Bluetooth connectivity, which works seamlessly with their free iOS and Android apps. Specific models also have optional Z-Wave functionality and can be WiFi-enabled by adding a WiFi bridge.
Available in both standard deadbolt and mortise lock models. Alfred Smart Locks have been successfully installed in numerous high-profile projects across Canada and the USA.
DB1-A/B Series
The Alfred DB1-A/B Series smart touchscreen motorized deadbolt locks with built-in Bluetooth and an optional Z-Wave model (DB1-B) offer a sleek, streamlined design while maintaining the signature Alfred aesthetic. These locks feature a touch-sensitive surface with no moving parts or buttons, ensuring a smooth, clean look. Equipped with a hardened steel roller, the DB1 Series also boasts a 20-minute residential fire rating for added safety. It includes a key override with two physical keys provided in the box.
Additionally, the optional Alfred Connect WiFi bridge enables remote Internet control, settings updates, and integration with select smart platforms.
DB2-B Series
The Alfred DB2-B Series smart touchscreen motorized deadbolt locks have built-in Bluetooth functionality and multiple options. Compared to the DB1 Series, the DB2-B features a more curved surface with a matte finish, a built-in speaker for voice prompts, and a module slot for an optional Z-Wave module. It also includes a keyed-entry lock option, allowing for a custom key as a backup, and features an elegant key entry point with a swivel cover.
The lock uses a hardened steel roller with a 20-minute residential fire rating for added safety. The optional Alfred Connect WiFi bridge allows for remote internet control, while the optional Alfred Z-Wave module adds Z-Wave Plus support to the lock.
DB2S Series
The Alfred DB2S Smart Lock is a wireless, Bluetooth-enabled lock that also supports RFID and PIN-code access. It can store up to 250 unique RFID cards and comes with 2 RFID cards to get you started, as well as two physical backup keys.
The DB2S is an upgraded version of the base DB2 model, featuring a built-in keyway for a backup key and additional enhancements such as RFID integration, optional Z-Wave module support, and a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery.
The DB2S also allows you to create unlimited digital Bluetooth keys that can be shared with friends, family, or renters. The optional Alfred Connect WiFi bridge enables remote internet control, while the optional Alfred Z-Wave module adds Z-Wave Plus support to the lock.
ML2 Series
The Alfred ML2 Mortise Lock with Bluetooth and RFID is a premium smart lock designed for mortise lock form factors, offering a high-end look and feel. Its retrofit design allows for easy installation above most existing mortise locks and is compatible with all major keyways and high-security cylinder systems, providing limitless design and application possibilities. You can choose from various lock manufacturers, lever styles, finishes, and keyways to suit your preferences, while Alfred takes care of the smart features.
The lock supports up to 250 PIN codes, 250 RFID cards, and unlimited Bluetooth access keys. It meets residential high-rise fire and emergency egress codes and has a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery.
It is also available in a kit with mortise locking hardware included. The optional Alfred Connect WiFi bridge enables remote internet control, while the optional Alfred Z-Wave module adds Z-Wave Plus support to the lock.
