Nordic Semiconductor announces a new reference design enabling secure, interoperable access control solutions for commercial and residential applications using Aliro and Matter. The release coincides with the Aliro 1.0 specification.
Developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), Aliro replaces physical keys, cards, and fobs with secure mobile credentials that work across reader types, devices, and manufacturers. It supports Bluetooth Low Energy, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), and Near Field Communication (NFC) – giving developers flexibility in technology selection.
“With the release of Aliro 1.0, Nordic gives developers a faster path to adoption,” says Øyvind Strøm, EVP Short-Range at Nordic Semiconductor. “We are delivering a complete, certified software solution that solves the integration of Aliro and Matter. By leveraging the ultra-low power and processing capabilities of our nRF54L Series, developers can build the next generation of secure and interoperable access solutions faster than ever.”
Nordic has contributed extensively to the Aliro standard and now delivers a complete hardware-software foundation for building Aliro-compliant products.
Removing fragmentation and incompatibility
Aliro addresses industry fragmentation by replacing proprietary, incompatible mobile credential systems with a standardised approach.
Complementing this, Matter enables reliable command-and-control functions such as remote lock/unlock, user provisioning, and smart home ecosystem integration. Devices can support Aliro, Matter, or both – but major smartphone vendors require Matter for smart home applications. Nordic’s nRF54L Series supports simultaneous Aliro and Matter operation, reducing hardware complexity and maximising interoperability.
Certified and available
This complete reference design, including the certified Aliro and Matter software and hardware description, is available in the Door Lock and Access Control Add-on for the nRF Connect SDK.
