The Connectivity Standards Alliance (Alliance) has officially released the Aliro 1.0 specification, the new standardized mobile credential and device-to-reader protocol designed to revolutionize the user experience. This release marks a new era for mobile credentials — and Allegion was integral in bringing it to life.
For over two decades, Allegion has steered progress in connected access through our influential leadership within the Connectivity Standards Alliance, an organization of 675 technology companies that are creating, maintaining and delivering global open standards for the Internet of Things (IoT).
As a Promoter Member of the Alliance, Allegion played a leading role — alongside tech giants like Apple, Google and Samsung — in driving the development of the Aliro standard from initial concept through testing.
Now, Allegion is expected to be among the first to achieve the Aliro 1.0 certification.
Regardless of manufacturer or platform, Aliro provides a standardized way for smart locks to communicate with smartphones and wearable devices, unlocking convenience for individuals as they move between homes, workplaces and public spaces.
“It’s important that our products that debut from our electronics portfolio moving forward support the Aliro standard,” said Brian T., Allegion’s product leader for partner solutions. “Our teams have built this into our roadmaps — we’re creating a pipeline of products to support the standard and drive adoption over the coming years.”
From the earliest conversations, Allegion was a key player in the original concept of interoperable, standardized digital credentials — and has since helped turn that idea into the Aliro specification. Interoperability is a priority for our company and our customers.
“Seeing the major ecosystem players coming to the table, we knew this could be a real game-changer,” said Ryan K., Allegion’s director of global technology and Alliance board member. “We didn’t want to sit on the sidelines — we wanted to drive this.”
Throughout the development and rollout of the standard, Allegion's engineering and technology experts as well as business leaders have been active in the Alliance's working group for Aliro, contributing to technical design, testing, certification, marketing and overall strategy. Close collaboration of Member companies brought together the technologies, expertise and innovations to enable the Aliro 1.0 specification.
The standard is a major step forward for the industry, and Allegion is proud to be at the forefront — committed to delivering interoperable, secure and user-centered access solutions and to partnering across ecosystems to accelerate Aliro’s adoption for both homes and businesses.
“Aliro brings consumers a consistent experience when they arrive or leave their home,” said Tim E., Allegion’s product director for residential electronics. "Whether they use mobile devices from Apple, Samsung, Google or others in the future that support the Aliro standard — the experience is the same."
Understanding Aliro: The new standard in mobile credentials
Aliro is a standardized credential and communication protocol that lets trusted smartphones and wearables act as digital keys for smart locks and readers at home and in badge-access locations.
Designed to work seamlessly across brands and platforms, Aliro’s interoperability is enabled through alignment with the world’s leading mobile wallet ecosystems: Apple, Google and Samsung. By embedding the digital key experience directly into everyday devices, Aliro expands adoption and allows consistent access across homes, workplaces and public spaces using the built-in digital wallets users already trust.
“With mobile credentials, adoption is often limited by the ecosystem. When apps don’t talk to each other, you’re tied to specific brands,” said Albert M., Allegion’s director of electronic platforms and software. “For a lock, people want to buy the design that best suits their living. This is where Aliro comes into play because at home, you don’t even need an app — you can download the credential right to your device and use it to unlock your door.”
Aliro delivers convenience, allowing homeowners and security managers to choose the products that work best for their homes and commercial spaces without worrying about compatibility with their existing ecosystems.
“One of the biggest barriers in the commercial space has been compatibility,” Brian added. “With Aliro, that barrier is removed.”
This convenience extends beyond the home when end users travel to work and other shared spaces — each environment is able to issue its own secure credential, much like the different credit cards stored in a digital wallet.
“For multifamily residents, for example, one secure digital key on their phone or wearable will grant them access to their designated space — their home, their apartment — and also to shared amenity areas using that same credential”, said Alisha S., Allegion's product manager for credentials products. “Now users have a single device that moves seamlessly across their work and personal spaces.”
As Allegion embraces the interoperability value at the heart of Aliro, we are focused on ensuring our global portfolio of electronic locks and credential readers — manufactured across multiple regions for diverse markets — are built to support the standard moving forward. This commitment enables seamless mobile‑credential experiences across Allegion products worldwide and helps extend Aliro’s reach across the industry.
“Interoperability and open standards unlock real scale,” said Jason O., corporate vice president of innovation and tech partnerships for ELATEC (part of the Allegion portfolio of brands). “By aligning our global roadmap to support Aliro, we’re helping accelerate a unified, secure access experience for customers everywhere, while addressing legacy credential security issues and providing future proofing.”
Read more about Aliro 1.0 in the press release from the Connectivity Standards Alliance.
