Innovative solutions: A look at Allegion's third-quarter highlights for 2026

Discover the latest innovations from Allegion and our brands in the third quarter of 2026, from smarter installation tools to advanced reader technology and new smart lock options around the world.

At Allegion, innovation happens when engineering meets everyday life. We pay attention to how people move through their days, then let those moments guide what our industrial designers, engineers, software developers and manufacturing experts build next—tailoring every solution to the environment it's built for.

This quarter, that meant developing everything from smarter tools that make installation and maintenance easier for technicians to advanced reader technology and new smart lock options for homes and businesses across global markets—all part of how we keep advancing the technologies that keep people safe where they live, learn, work and connect.

Explore these innovations below.

Allegion Optimize™

Allegion Americas announced Allegion Optimize™, the new unified device management app from Allegion—one app across future-connected product categories, brands and global regions. Built to enhance overall productivity, it simplifies commissioning, calibration, diagnostics and firmware updates for Allegion's connected devices. The LCN® Senior Swing Series Auto Operator is the first device supported by the app, letting installers set up and adjust device settings from the ground—without a ladder or removing the cover—and troubleshoot instantly with plain-language error guidance. Available now in the Apple App Store® and Google Play™ store for use with LCN auto operators. Plans to support additional auto operators and electronic locks will be announced later this year.

Learn more about Allegion Optimize.

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Schlage® XE360™ with RealSync™

Allegion U.S. announced the expansion of the Schlage® XE360™ Series with RealSync™, giving devices an interchangeable FleX Module™ that provides options for access control connectivity mode—choose offline via Bluetooth®, or online via RealSync™, which provides persistent, real-time connectivity over a building's existing Wi-Fi® network. It's the solution you need if an opening needs constant monitoring. You can buy Schlage XE360 Series locks in offline mode, and when you need to adapt or scale your access control system, simply upgrade to the Wi-Fi FleX Module to take advantage of RealSync. Available now in the U.S. and Canada

Learn more about Schlage XE360 with RealSync.

Schlage Encore Smart Lock

Schlage has announced the release of the Encore™ Commercial Smart Lock for the Australia and New Zealand markets, blending sleek, contemporary design with fire-rated application and seamless mobile access via the Schlage Breeze™ app. The lock combines fingerprint, PIN, RFID and Bluetooth® access with a mechanical key backup in one IP65-rated body, storing up to 300 fingerprints and 150 access codes with a built-in tamper alarm. Available now through Allegion’s authorized distribution network.

Learn more about the Encore Commercial Smart Lock.

ELATEC TWN4 Slim MK2

ELATEC, our readers and credentials brand, has introduced the TWN4® Slim MK2, the newest reader in its TWN4 Slim family. Smaller than a credit card, the multi-technology reader supports more than 60 RFID technologies across low- and high-frequency bands, plus NFC and Bluetooth® Low Energy, with field-updatable firmware and a powerful SDK for on-reader app development. Built for secure printing, single sign-on and machine authentication, the TWN4 Slim MK2 delivers a future-proof, flexible solution for developers, system integrators and organizations across a variety of industries. Available now in select markets worldwide.

Learn more about the TWN4 Slim MK2.

Von Duprin Outdoor Defense (OUT) 33A and 35A Series

Von Duprin has expanded its Outdoor Defense (OUT) line—which protects exit device components from moisture, temperature swings and corrosion—to the narrow-stile 33A and 35A Series, fitting stiles as narrow as 1¾ inches. Perfect for school doors with glass panels, these weather-resistant exit devices provide premium perimeter security for campus courtyards and patios, withstanding extreme temperatures, heavy rain, salt-fog corrosion and dust. Rim, surface and concealed vertical rod configurations are available now in the U.S. and Canada.

Learn more about the Outdoor Defense 33A and 35A Series.

Gainsborough Mode Smart Security Screen Door Lock

Gainsborough, our hardware brand in Australia, has added a Smart Security Screen Door Lock to its Mode family, joining the Deadbolt, Entrance Lock, Internal Lever and Pull Handle. The lock features fingerprint scanning, a backlit keypad, an RFID reader, an internal privacy mode and mechanical key override, and pairs with the Gainsborough Forte™ app for remote access and voice control. Available now in Australia.

Learn more about the Gainsborough Mode Smart Security Screen Door Lock.