新京报记者 张洁 编辑 王琳 校对 卢茜 "白牌"充斥市场、品牌鱼龙混杂、价格标准不一……智能门锁行业在高速发展的过程中面临多重挑战。 一方面，在政策红利与技术创新的双重驱动下，行业呈现明显的高端化升级趋势，与此同时，安全隐患 与价格混战等乱象也为高速发展的市场敲响了警钟。 业内专家认为，智能门锁在交付领域的动作是竞争终端的利器，把售后服务做好，才能获得消费者的信 任。此外，完善产业工人培训、终结锁匠野蛮生长，也都是当下锁企需要重视的问题。 消费者对智能门锁存在知识盲区 万鹏从2016年开始从事开锁修锁工作，他告诉新京报记者，智能门锁本身质量就在于芯片、电机和锁 芯。这些大都是消费者的知识盲区，"正因为没法判断，所以市场上智能锁的质量参差不齐。" 万鹏说，最近几年，越来越多的消费者从机械锁更换成智能门锁。"年轻人更倾向于智能门锁，有些岁 数大的嫌操作麻烦，或者觉得机械的更靠谱。"他介绍，智能门锁零件的零整比比较高，这意味着维修 成本较高。从业以来万鹏维修智能门锁的频率并不高，维修的问题大多是电池没电或者电池没装好，据 他了解，有部分智能门锁是找厂家做的贴牌。 万鹏认为，对于消费者而言，价格是一个很重要的因素， ...

Core Viewpoint - Wangli Security has launched four industry-first technologies at its global product launch event, addressing technical shortcomings and user needs in the smart lock industry, thereby establishing significant technological barriers in safety, intelligence, health, and privacy protection [1] Group 1: Industry Challenges - The smart lock industry faces a trust crisis as many products fail to meet user safety needs, with 17.1% of online electronic locks found to be of substandard quality, primarily due to inadequate anti-theft features [3] - Consumer complaints regarding smart locks have exceeded 10,000, highlighting issues such as product quality, frequent malfunctions, and recognition errors, indicating a disconnect between technological advancements and actual user experiences [3][4] Group 2: Innovative Technologies - The fourth-generation remote sensing recognition technology allows for contactless unlocking while providing predictive capabilities, accurately identifying users within a 3-6 meter range and enabling automatic door opening [5] - The intelligent boundary control monitoring technology captures suspicious individuals within a 1-meter range while respecting privacy by only recording lower body parts of neighbors beyond 2.5 meters, balancing security and privacy [8] - The formal introduction of the formaldehyde sentinel monitoring technology integrates high-precision sensors with smart locks to monitor indoor air quality, providing alerts and enabling automatic air purification when harmful levels are detected [11] - The no-threshold sealing technology eliminates entry barriers for families with children and the elderly, offering multiple protective features while enhancing home comfort through a silent sealing experience [12] Group 3: Market Position and Recognition - Wangli Security has been recognized for its technological innovations, receiving a certificate from Shangpu Consulting Group for leading national sales in smart door products, reflecting both market acceptance and user satisfaction [12]

Core Insights - The 2025 Wangli flagship product global launch event showcased innovative technologies in the smart lock industry, including the fourth-generation remote sensing recognition and smart control monitoring [1][2] - Wangli Group's chairman highlighted the company's growth and commitment to user-centered innovation, positioning itself as a leader in the smart home sector [1][2] - The newly launched products, including the X70 robot anti-theft door and S80 remote sensing smart lock, aim to address long-standing user pain points and enhance home security [1][3][4] Product Innovations - The fourth-generation remote sensing recognition technology allows for a seamless unlocking experience from 3-6 meters, significantly reducing false triggers and enhancing user convenience [2][3] - The X70 robot anti-theft door integrates multiple innovative technologies, providing a comprehensive security solution and setting a new standard in the industry [3] - The S80 remote sensing smart lock features AI voice functionality and a dual-screen design, making it user-friendly for all ages while ensuring robust security monitoring [4][5] Market Positioning - Wangli aims to lead the smart home market by continuously innovating and integrating advanced technologies into its products, focusing on user needs and safety [1][2] - The company emphasizes the importance of humanized design in smart home products, moving beyond mere functionality to enhance user experience [2][3] - Wangli's commitment to addressing health concerns, such as formaldehyde monitoring, reflects its dedication to improving overall home safety and well-being [2][3]

Group 1 - The Chinese smart lock industry is undergoing significant structural changes driven by policy incentives and consumer upgrades, reshaping the value system of smart lock products and promoting the development of home security systems [1] - The "old-for-new" policy has evolved from a mere subsidy measure to a key driver of industry development, with retail sales of smart locks reaching 9.07 million units in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 1.2% [2] - The high-end market for smart locks, priced at 1500 yuan and above, accounted for 23.1% of total retail sales, reflecting a 2.8 percentage point increase from the previous year, while the retail volume and revenue in the 2000 yuan and above segment grew by over 40% [2][5] Group 2 - The subsidy policy has shifted industry competition from a "price war" to a "value war," with leading brands increasing R&D and marketing investments in high-end products and enhancing market share through value-added services [5] - Consumer preferences are shifting towards quality and technology, with over 60% of users willing to pay a premium of 500 yuan or more for AI smart locks, indicating a strong recognition of the "technology as a service" concept [6] - The "old-for-new" initiative has particularly resonated with families looking to upgrade their security, with many consumers recognizing the need for modern solutions through professional assessments [15] Group 3 - Leading companies like Wangli Security are integrating advanced technologies into their products, such as remote sensing unlocking and automatic locking features, enhancing user experience and safety [8][11] - Wangli's promotional activities, including significant discounts on high-end smart locks, have effectively driven sales growth and penetrated the grassroots market [11] - The ongoing transformation of the smart lock industry is expected to create a safer, smarter, and more interconnected home security ecosystem, driven by the dual forces of policy incentives and quality consumption upgrades [16]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the successful entry of a Chinese smart lock company, LOKKER, into the North American market, emphasizing the importance of adapting technology to local needs for global brand establishment [1][2]. Group 1: Market Entry and Strategy - LOKKER launched a smart lock product on Amazon in March, achieving the fastest sales growth in its category by the end of July [2]. - The company targets the high-end smart lock market priced above $200, leveraging China's advantages in hardware manufacturing and cost control to maintain profitability even under a 100% tariff [2]. - LOKKER's entry into North America is seen as a significant step in its international expansion, with plans to further penetrate European and Japanese markets [2][3]. Group 2: Product Development and Innovation - The company has restructured its product for the North American market, incorporating features like panoramic video monitoring and vein recognition technology to meet local security needs [2]. - LOKKER aims to address the challenges of fingerprint recognition for elderly and children, enhancing user experience with advanced technology [2]. Group 3: Market Challenges and Opportunities - LOKKER faces intense competition from established local brands in North America, which dominate offline sales and have strong brand influence [3]. - The target demographic for high-end smart locks is primarily individuals over 40, who may be less inclined to adopt new technology, presenting a challenge for market penetration [3]. - Despite low penetration rates of smart locks in the region, LOKKER sees this as an opportunity, particularly in the long-term rental market, where it plans to implement customized smart lock systems [3]. Group 4: Leadership and Organizational Strategy - The founder of LOKKER emphasizes the necessity for company leaders to engage directly in overseas markets to ensure proper understanding and strategy implementation [4]. - The company recognizes that successful international expansion requires a reorganization of capabilities across all teams, ensuring that everyone understands the local market [5]. - LOKKER's approach reflects a shift from competing on price to focusing on value creation, leveraging China's strengths in hardware manufacturing to compete effectively in North America [5].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the successful entry of a Chinese smart lock company, LOKKER, into the North American market, leveraging its technological advantages and local market understanding to compete in the high-end smart lock segment [1][2]. Group 1: Market Entry and Strategy - LOKKER launched a smart lock product on Amazon in March, achieving the fastest sales growth in its category by the end of July [2]. - The company targets the high-end smart lock market priced above $200, confident in maintaining profitability even with a potential 100% tariff due to its cost control advantages [2]. - LOKKER's entry into North America is seen as a significant step in its international expansion, with plans to further penetrate European and Japanese markets [2][3]. Group 2: Product Development and Innovation - The company has restructured its product for the North American market, incorporating features like panoramic video monitoring and vein recognition technology to meet local security needs [2]. - LOKKER aims to enhance its product offerings by integrating artificial intelligence into its smart locks [2][5]. Group 3: Market Challenges and Opportunities - LOKKER faces intense competition from established local brands in North America, which dominate offline sales and have strong brand influence [3]. - The target demographic for high-end smart locks is primarily individuals over 40, who may be less inclined to adopt new technology, presenting a challenge for market penetration [3]. - Despite low penetration rates of smart locks in the region, LOKKER sees this as an opportunity, particularly in the long-term rental market, where it plans to implement customized smart lock systems [3][4]. Group 4: Leadership and Organizational Strategy - The founder emphasizes the importance of leadership presence in overseas markets, advocating for direct involvement in understanding local market dynamics [4]. - The company believes that successful international expansion requires a restructured organizational capability, with a focus on team collaboration and local market understanding [5]. - LOKKER's approach reflects a shift from competing on price to emphasizing value, leveraging China's manufacturing strengths in hardware to compete effectively in the North American market [5].

Group 1 - Xiaomi has made significant strides in the electric vehicle sector under the leadership of Lei Jun, but has recently faced controversies regarding its automotive and smart lock businesses [2][10] - The controversy surrounding the "wheel-axle ratio" has highlighted discrepancies between marketing language and industry standards, with criticism directed at Xiaomi's promotional tactics [4][3] - Customers have reported issues with the requirement to pay the remaining balance for vehicles before delivery, leading to dissatisfaction and concerns about Xiaomi's delivery management capabilities [5][7] Group 2 - Despite the controversies, Xiaomi's automotive sales figures are impressive, with significant pre-orders for models like the SU7 and YU7, indicating strong market demand [10][11] - Xiaomi is actively expanding into the African market, with recent personnel changes aimed at enhancing its presence and operations in the region [12][13] - The company is facing challenges in production capacity and delivery timelines, with reports of long wait times for new orders, raising questions about its operational efficiency [11][12]

Group 1 - Huawei officially launched the AI inference innovation technology UCM, which is a KV Cache-centered inference acceleration suite designed to enhance throughput and reduce latency in AI applications [1] - Perplexity, an AI startup, has made a $34.5 billion acquisition offer to Google Chrome [1] Group 2 - Elon Musk accused Apple of favoring OpenAI in its App Store, claiming it constitutes clear antitrust violations, while OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman responded by calling for an investigation into Musk's claims [2] Group 3 - Micron announced it will halt the development of mobile NAND products globally due to poor market performance, while continuing to support other NAND solutions [3] - Momenta's self-developed autonomous driving chip has been activated and is undergoing testing, with performance comparable to Nvidia's Orin-X and Qualcomm's 8650 [3] - Neta Auto's associated company was listed as a dishonest executor by a court due to failure to comply with asset reporting regulations [3] Group 4 - Former Honor CEO Zhao Ming denied rumors of joining Zhijie Auto, stating he is unaware of such claims [4] Group 5 - A Xiaomi smart lock mistakenly recognized a delivery person's face, leading to unauthorized access, prompting customer service to arrange for repairs [5] - Xiaomi's founder Lei Jun initiated a naming vote for the Xiaomi YU7 standard version, emphasizing its strong specifications and seeking public opinion on renaming it to Pro or Max [6][7] Group 6 - Romaishi has resumed hiring after a month-long suspension, looking for positions in gift channel sales and industrial design [7] Group 7 - The global smart glasses market saw a 110% year-on-year increase in shipments in the first half of 2025, driven by strong demand for Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and new entrants like Xiaomi [8] Group 8 - Key players in the dry lithium battery separator industry reached a consensus to address "involution" competition, agreeing on price discipline, capacity management, and enhanced industry collaboration [8]

Group 1 - The Beijing Consumer Association has established a comprehensive service system that has handled 930,400 consumer complaints since the last council was formed in 2017, recovering economic losses of 260 million yuan for consumers [1] - The 96315 hotline service system has been upgraded, with an average daily registration of over 425 complaints across five lines, significantly reducing complaint handling time through a closed-loop mechanism [1] - A new "green channel" for consumer dispute resolution has been launched, allowing companies to autonomously resolve nearly 20,000 complaints in 2024 with a resolution rate of 94%, thereby reducing the time and effort required for consumers to protect their rights [1] Group 2 - The Beijing Consumer Association has conducted nearly 100 comparative tests in key consumer areas, covering over 6,000 brands, which have influenced the formulation or improvement of product standards [2] - A total of 57 special investigations have been organized to address prominent issues in the consumer sector, providing references for drafting regulations such as the "Single-Use Prepaid Card Management Regulations" and the "Beijing Tourism Regulations" [2] - Consumer rights protection networks have been established across large shopping malls, tourist attractions, and communities, enhancing accessibility to consumer rights services [2]

Core Viewpoint - The widespread discussion on social media regarding the safety design flaws of smart locks highlights significant consumer concerns about hand injuries caused by these products [1][3][4]. Group 1: Consumer Experiences - Numerous users have shared painful experiences of being injured by smart locks, with reports of severe injuries including swelling, blood clots, and even fractures [4]. - A viral "cucumber test" video has visually demonstrated the design flaws of current smart lock products, emphasizing the potential dangers [6]. Group 2: Industry Standards and Design Flaws - The prevalent use of the 6068 lock body structure in smart locks has been identified as a key design flaw, with insufficient space between the lock and door frame leading to hand injuries [7]. - Although the 6068 lock body meets national standards, the 60mm distance from the lock core to the door edge is inadequate for safe operation [7]. Group 3: Consumer Response and Company Accountability - Consumers often face dismissive responses from companies when reporting injuries, with some companies attributing the issues to user error rather than design flaws [9]. - In response to safety concerns, some users have resorted to DIY modifications to improve safety, reflecting a lack of proactive measures from manufacturers [9]. Group 4: Solutions and Industry Reflection - A leading company in the smart security industry, Wangli, has developed a new design that extends the lock body distance by 20mm, effectively eliminating the risk of hand injuries [11]. - The ongoing discussion about smart lock safety has prompted a broader industry reflection on the importance of user safety in product design, emphasizing that safety should be a primary consideration [12].