Avia Unveils SolarPro Panel For its HomeKit Smart Lock
Avia, the UK-based smart home security brand from Mighton Products, has announced the launch of the Avia Smart SolarPro – a compact, high-efficiency solar panel designed to keep the Avia Smart Deadbolt+ reliably powered with minimal user intervention. Developed specifically for outdoor use, the SolarPro provides sustainable charging via sunlight and can help extend the lock’s battery life for up to five years under optimal conditions.
Avia aims to address consumers’ ever present battery life issue by offering a practical solar charging solution capable of supporting up to 100 lock and unlock actions per day in strong sunlight, significantly reducing the need for manual charging or battery replacement.
“Our goal with SolarPro is simple: we want Avia customers to set up their smart lock once and then forget about it,” said Mike Derham, Chairman at Mighton Products. “No charging anxiety, no battery swapping, no interruptions in access. Just complete peace of mind.”
The SolarPro features a small footprint and a sleek black finish, allowing it to blend discreetly with most exterior home settings. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with the Avia Smart Deadbolt+ the company’s own Apple Home-compatible smart lock created specifically for Apple users.
The Deadbolt+ has received several industry awards, including the IoT Breakthrough Award for Smart Lock of the Year 2024 and a Silver Muse Design Award. It combines extended battery life, AAA-rated security, HomeKit integration, support for Apple HomeKey, and a physical key backup to deliver a reliable and convenient access control solution.
With the addition of the SolarPro, Avia has probably achieved something most other lock manufacturers have yet to address, although maybe the design of the lock itself could be a step too far for some users with more discerning tastes perhaps…
You can purchase both the Avia Smart Deadbolt+ and the Smart SolarPro from Amazon.com, priced at US$299.99 and US$43.00 respectively.
