Product update
Matter-ready access planning for new lock programs.
How access hardware teams can prepare new lock programs for Matter-ready product roadmaps.
Plan the platform before the model
Matter-ready access planning starts with the platform choices behind the product: the connectivity module, power budget, app ecosystem, firmware update path and certification target.
When these choices are aligned early, the industrial design and mechanical layout can support the product roadmap instead of limiting it.
Keep fallback access visible
Even when a product is positioned around smart connectivity, backup unlock methods remain important for daily trust. A strong design keeps fallback access simple, protected and easy to explain.
This is especially important for rental, apartment and light commercial programs where different users may need different credentials.
A connected product roadmap is easier to scale when the first model is planned as a platform.
