Aliro 1.0 Ushers in Secure, Hands‑Free Access—NXP Ready to Accelerate Adoption

The access‑control industry is entering a pivotal new chapter. At NXP, we’ve spent years advancing technologies that make secure, hands‑free access possible—from near-field communication (NFC) and ultra-wide band (UWB) to Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) plus our portfolio of advanced security solutions.

As a long‑standing board member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance and a trusted leader in advancing the access control ecosystem, NXP also played an active role in shaping the Aliro standard itself, helping build an interoperable foundation that enables more autonomous, hands‑free access experiences for consumers, including support for digital wallets.

That vision is now becoming reality with the Connectivity Standards Alliance’s announcement of Aliro 1.0 —a unified, open standard designed to bring order, security and scalability in a seamless way that enhances the end user experience. Backed by more than 220 companies across the access‑control value chain, Aliro 1.0 establishes a modern framework for digital credentials and secure communication between user devices and access points.

NXP is honored to support this milestone and even more proud to share that our hands-free access control solution is already Aliro 1.0 certified.

A Unified Standard for a More Connected Access Ecosystem

Aliro 1.0 introduces a secure, interoperable framework built on asymmetric cryptography, ensuring trusted interactions between mobile devices and readers while protecting user privacy. The specification supports multiple transaction technologies including NFC for tap‑to‑access, Bluetooth LE for user‑initiated long‑range engagement. When combining Bluetooth LE with Ultra‑Wideband (UWB), it also delivers a truly secure, hands‑free authentication experience.

This flexibility allows manufacturers to design for a wide range of environments and experiences, including areas with limited or no network connectivity, such as elevators and underground parking garages. With a comprehensive certification program ensuring global, cross vendor interoperability, the specification delivers a consistently smooth, reliable access experience no matter where it’s deployed.

A Major Step Forward for Mobile Wallet Integration

One of the most transformative aspects of Aliro is the confirmed support from the world’s leading mobile wallet ecosystems. With alignment across Apple, Google and Samsung, Aliro enables a consistent, secure digital‑credential experience on the devices people already carry every day. This is a breakthrough moment for the industry and a key driver for widespread adoption.

Lead the next era of hands-free access. Explore how NXP is accelerating Aliro 1.0 adoption across the access ecosystem.

NXP's Hands-Free Solution: Aliro 1.0 Certified and Available Now

NXP has long been a leader in secure access technologies, powering everything from smart locks and mobile credentials to secure smart cards with differentiated solutions across security—NFC, UWB and Bluetooth LE. Our portfolio is designed to support the full range of Aliro transport technologies and security requirements.

Today, we’re excited to share that Aliro Hands-Free Home and Building Access solution is officially Aliro 1.0 certified and available early to a select group of customers with broader availability planned later this year. This early certification underscores our commitment to accelerating Aliro adoption by helping manufacturers bring interoperable, secure access products to market faster than ever.

Our solution integrates:

Learn more about the NXP Aliro Hands-Free Access Solution and see NXP's solution demo in action.

Supporting the Entire Access‑Control Value Chain

Aliro’s unified approach reduces complexity for manufacturers, integrators and system owners. With a single interoperable standard, companies can streamline development, simplify integration and deliver consistent user experiences across diverse environments. NXP’s secure‑by‑design hardware, software and enablement tools help accelerate this transition, reducing development time and enabling faster certification.

A Living Standard for the Future of Access

Aliro 1.0 is just the beginning. The CSA and its member companies—including NXP—are currently collaborating on future phases that will expand use cases, enhance security and support new credential‑sharing models. Backward compatibility will remain a priority to ensure long‑term stability and scalability.

As the access‑control ecosystem evolves, NXP will continue to contribute our expertise in secure connectivity, embedded processing and mobile‑wallet integration to help drive the next generation of interoperable access solutions.

Learn More About the Aliro Access Solution

Explore how NXP can help accelerate your Aliro‑enabled access control products—including access to our Aliro 1.0 certified solution.

Authors

Neal Kondel

Head, Building and Home Systems, NXP Semiconductors

Neal Kondel leads the Building and Home Systems segment within NXP’s Industrial Systems Engineering and Marketing (ISEM) organization, driving strategic initiatives across NXP’s full product portfolio and global regions. In this role, Neal oversees teams in product management and system architecture that partner with the industry’s most innovative customers and ecosystem leaders to advance next generation technologies in Surveillance and Security, Building and Home Control, Fire and Life Safety, and Appliance and HVAC systems.
With more than 25 years of experience in the software and semiconductor industries, Neal brings deep expertise in product management, marketing, and engineering, spanning wireless IoT, security, and power and energy management. He also plays a key role in shaping industry standards, contributing to NXP’s participation in organizations such as the Wi-Fi Alliance, Thread Group, and Bluetooth SIG, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Connectivity Standards Alliance.
Neal holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in electrical engineering and business administration.

Christian Lackner

Solutions Marketing Manager, NXP Semiconductors

Christian Lackner is a Solutions Marketing Manager at NXP Semiconductors, leading the strategy of NXP's secure home and building access solution.
He shapes portfolio positioning and go‑to‑market execution for MCU, Secure Element, NFC and UWB for NXPs secure access technologies with Aliro across global IoT and smart access markets.
Christian works at the intersection of customers, ecosystems, and standards bodies to drive scalable, interoperable solutions.

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