Introduced in 2023 and officially launched in 2026, Aliro is a standardized credential and communication protocol that enables an authenticated smartphone or wearable to securely communicate with a door lock or access control reader. The Aliro protocol is defined by major mobile and access control original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and establishes a shared foundation for best-in-class security, privacy and interoperability.
The Aliro protocol sits between the user device and the reader to streamline operability, supporting vendor-independent hardware and operating systems to work together. This allows a single key to unlock openings within a facility with a mixed population of readers, locks and user devices (smartphones and wearables). Credentials are stored securely on the user device, while communication between the user device and the reader is built on asymmetric cryptography to enable trusted interactions.
Aliro compliant products will leverage one or more transport mechanisms between the user device and the reader:
- Near Field Communication (NFC), enabling a tap-to-access experience.
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), enabling longer range communication, allowing users to initiate a command to unlock doors as they approach.
- BLE + Ultrawide Band (UWB), enabling a more seamless hands-free authentication method.
Aliro will work even when the user device is offline and can be leveraged in no-signal areas like parking garages, elevators or underground facilities.
Aliro test services from UL Solutions
As an active member of the Aliro working group and an authorized Aliro laboratory, UL Solutions offers Aliro testing services. Certification testing is supported through a select set of authorized laboratories globally that follow standardized testing plans and have synchronized reporting systems, so you can expect consistent results no matter where in the world you do business with us.
We can support accelerated product launches for nearly all your smart device testing and compliance needs, which can help you meet surge demand, increase efficiency and decrease time to market. Additionally, UL Solutions offers remote-witnessed testing, allowing you to observe product testing in real time without the need for on‑site attendance, saving time and travel costs. We’ll help you navigate Aliro testing, certification and compliance requirements.
Our comprehensive Aliro services include:
- Aliro certification testing
- Pretest services
- Advisory services – We’ll help you understand Aliro testing and certification requirements, test setup and the compliance process.
- Interoperability testing
Why UL Solutions for Aliro testing?
As an authorized test laboratory for the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), Thread, Zigbee and Matter, we can offer end-to-end service offerings for Internet of Things (IoT) testing and certifications, including traditional electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), safety and interoperability testing. UL Solutions is also an active member of the Aliro working group, and our engineers have an average of 15 years of experience working in testing and certification of smart home technologies.
Leverage our expertise to enhance your product development process. Our Aliro testing services may help you detect and resolve potential design flaws early in the process, helping to reduce design costs and accelerating time to market.
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