Here’s a question I often ask myself. We had a solid decade where fingerprints were the standard of unlocking devices. You’ll find fingerprint readers on phones and laptops even today, although facial recognition has pretty much replaced the tech as its cutting-edge successor… but what’s next? Fingerprints can be faked, facial recognition has a pretty high error rate, so how do we authenticate identities now? Turns out, the future lies in the palms of our hands… literally! The folks at Lockin have developed a technology that’s fairly foolproof, and difficult to spoof – the Lockin Veno Pro is, to my knowledge, the first video smart-lock capable of not just scanning faces, but scanning palms too. The cutting-edge technology scans the shape of the veins underneath your palms, creating a signature ‘veinprint’ that is unique to you.
The tech works simply by holding your palm up to the camera. Instead of relying on external identifiers like fingerprints or faces, the camera scans the unique pattern of veins inside your hand, offering a level of security and reliability that traditional biometric systems can’t match. It’s fast, clean, and works with all sorts of palms, no matter how dry, wet, dirty, or wrinkly they are.
Designer: Lockin
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The very highlight of the Veno Pro is Lockin’s Venokey technology, which uses near-infrared light to map the vein patterns inside your palm. Unlike fingerprints, which leave traces on surfaces, vein patterns are internal and invisible, making them far harder to replicate. This is the same technology used in banking and government security systems, adapted for home use. The result is a biometric lock that’s resistant to spoofing, works in total darkness, and operates at 99.9% accuracy. With a recognition speed of 0.17 seconds, it’s as fast as Face ID but without the drawbacks of ambient lighting or angle restrictions. A simple wave of the hand is all it takes to unlock the door.
Palm scanning aside, the door lock still sports a 2K AI-powered camera with a 180° panoramic view that automatically detects and records motion near your door. The camera’s AI distinguishes between people, packages, and animals, sending specific notifications based on what it sees. 32GB of local storage means nothing is shared with the cloud. You’ve got no subscription fees or hidden costs, and even the companion app that lets you monitor your doorway is free to use.
Setting up the Veno Pro requires minimal technical knowledge, as the device fits seamlessly into most deadbolt lock setups. The installation process typically takes under 15 minutes, with clear instructions provided through the companion app. The app itself offers an intuitive interface for managing access permissions, viewing door activity logs, and customizing notification preferences. Users can grant temporary access to visitors, service providers, or Airbnb guests, with specific time restrictions if desired. For family members uncomfortable with palm vein technology, the Veno Pro offers alternative access methods including PIN codes, NFC cards, and traditional keys as backups.
Once installed, the Veno Pro integrates seamlessly into your smart home setup with support for ecosystems including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. This allows users to incorporate the lock into automated routines, such as unlocking the door when arriving home or checking lock status via voice commands. The weatherproof design (IP65-rated) ensures reliable operation in rain, snow, and extreme temperatures, making it suitable for various climates.
The lock also incorporates a solar-rechargeable power system, eliminating the need to replace batteries. Even in locations with limited sunlight, the efficient power management system ensures months of operation between charges. Alternatively, juice it via a power bank or power station to give the Veno Pro up to 3 months of use on a single charge.
All biometric data is stored locally rather than in the cloud, eliminating concerns about data breaches. Communication between the lock and connected devices is secured with bank-grade encryption, ensuring that remote access features don’t become an entry point for hackers. Backup unlock methods, including emergency passcodes and a hidden mechanical key, provide redundancy in case of unexpected failures. The physical construction incorporates anti-tampering mechanisms that trigger alarms if someone attempts to force the lock. If your phone is lost or stolen, you can immediately revoke its access through a web portal. The palm vein data never leaves the device—unlike cloud-based systems where biometric information might be vulnerable to data breaches.
Lockin displayed their palm-vein scanning technology at CES this year, with the Veno Pro being the latest smart door lock to highlight this rather novel technology. Locks should be fast, reliable, and resistant to tampering, and the Veno Pro checks every box. The convenience of touchless unlocking paired with enterprise-level security makes it an exciting step forward in smart home technology. Who knew that the future of smart home security lay in our hands all along!?
The Lockin Veno Pro starts at $185, with global shipping starting March 2025. Each kit ships wth the Veno’s inner and outer panel, the deadbolt, a battery unit, two backup keys for manual unlocking, and the hardware needed to attach the Veno Pro to your door.
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