Datwyler smart locks harvest energy directly from your NFC phone tap

Unlocking in under half a second, operating from −30°C to 80°C (−22°F to 176°F), with zero maintenance over their entire service life.

THE INDUSTRY CHALLENGE

Battery Failure Is the Biggest Reliability Issue in Smart Locking Systems
This leads to access disruptions, costly maintenance visits and unreliable system performance in remote infrastructure, multifamily properties, offices, hotels, dormitories, locker systems and automotive and EV charging.

OPERATIONAL PAIN POINTS

Constant battery replacement across large deployments
Emergency call-outs when locks fail unexpectedly
Staff time diverted from revenue-generating activities
Customer service volume from battery issues

COST & ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES

Cold weather accelerates battery failures
10-year costs reach €250–€600 per lock
Hundreds of kilograms of battery waste per deployment
ESG and sustainability targets compromised

OUR KEY APPLICATIONS

Self-Storage

Hotel and Hospitality Smart Lock Solutions

Hotels

Ski Resorts

Bike Locks

Multi-Family

EV Charging

IT Facilities

Smart Lockers

THE TECHNOLOGY DIFFERENCE

Our Next-Gen Solution Enable the Future of Outdoor and Indoor Smart Locks, powered by a brand-new actuator technology.

Providing maintenance-free solutions to enhance security and seamless user experience while reducing operational costs by 80% versus battery-powered locks.

01 – ENERGY

NO BATTERY REQUIRED

Energy harvested from NFC tap
Instant response every time

02 – TEMPERATURE

EXTREME RANGE

Works from −30°C to 80°C
No performance loss in extreme weather

03 – MAINTENANCE

ZERO SERVICE CALLS

No maintenance visits required
10+ years maintenance-free lifespan

04 – INSTALLATION

NO WIRING

Easy retrofit integration
Fits standard door dimensions

05 – USER EXPERIENCE

SEAMLESS ACCESS

Opens in under half a second
Works with NFC smartphones and cards

06 – COST

80% LOWER COST

No battery replacement costs
No emergency service calls

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common Questions About EAP Smart Locks

Key Answers for decision-makers evaluating battery-free access control technology.

Datwyler smart locks use an advanced polymer actuator that converts a small electrical charge into mechanical movement. The energy is harvested directly from the NFC signal emitted by your smartphone or card during the tap. A single NFC transaction provides more than enough power — with no battery or wired supply required.

Datwyler smart locks open in under half a second from the NFC tap — comparable to a traditional mechanical key action. Opening time can vary depending on the smartphone model used.

Datwyler smart locks are designed for reliable operation from −30°C to 80°C (−22°F to 176°F). This covers outdoor ski resorts, arctic storage facilities, hot EV charging stations and direct-sunlight installations. Battery-powered alternatives typically fail below −10°C.

No. Datwyler smart locks require no special hardware intervention over its lifetime (such as lubrication or part replacements).

Datwyler smart locks deliver approximately 80% lower cost over 10 years. Battery-powered locks typically incur €15–€25 per lock per year in parts and labour, plus €85–€300 per emergency call-out. A 100-lock deployment with Datwyler smart locks eliminates €15,000–€25,000 in routine costs and €5,000–€15,000 in emergency costs over 10 years.

Yes. Datwyler smart locks have been designed to fit within industry-standard door preparation sizes. No wiring or power supply infrastructure is required. Contact us to discuss how to directly drop-in retrofit into your existing door hardware without any structural modification to the door, frame, or surrounding building fabric.

Datwyler smart locks are compatible with all standard NFC credential formats, including NFC-enabled smartphones. The technology is compatible with the broad range of NFC credential management platforms used in hospitality, building management and enterprise access control. Datwyler smart locks can also be compatible with RFID credential formats (e.g. RFID access cards) for situations where NFC-enabled smartphones cannot be used, but this version involves batteries for the energy supply, thereby limiting the temperature range.

Datwyler smart locks are being evaluated across self-storage, hotels and hospitality, ski resorts and alpine facilities, multifamily residential and build-to-rent, EV charging infrastructure, IT and critical facilities, smart lockers and cabinet systems, and bike locks and micro-mobility infrastructure.