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Aliro 1.0 Standard Unites Tech Giants for Secure Access

2/27/2026

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Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) announced the Aliro 1.0 specification to standardize digital keys for access control across homes, offices, and hotels.
Apple, Google, and Samsung back Aliro 1.0, enabling interoperability between devices without dedicated apps.
The standard uses asymmetric cryptography and supports NFC and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for secure communication.
More than 220 companies are involved.
First Aliro 1.0 certified products are expected later this year.

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Story summary

Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) announced the Aliro 1.0 specification to standardize digital keys for access control across homes, offices, and hotels.
Apple, Google, and Samsung back Aliro 1.0, enabling interoperability between devices without dedicated apps.
The standard uses asymmetric cryptography and supports NFC and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for secure communication.
More than 220 companies are involved.
First Aliro 1.0 certified products are expected later this year.