In April 2026, the smart home market will usher in a new wave of explosive growth.
According to the latest industry data, the smart door configuration rate of new homes in first-tier cities has exceeded 45%, and the post-90s decoration group’s attention to smart doors has increased by 210% year-on-year.
A door that automatically unlocks is quietly changing our lifestyle.
Many people think that smart doors are “ordinary doors + fingerprint locks”. In fact, this is a big misunderstanding.
A real smart door is a complete smart entry system.
It has a 3D structured light face recognition function, with an accuracy of millimeter level, and photos and videos cannot be cracked at all; it can also realize intelligent linkage throughout the house, triggering lights, air conditioners, curtains, audio and other equipment when opening the door; it has 24-hour security monitoring, 1080P full-color night vision, and will automatically alarm when strangers linger; it supports remote management, and can set temporary passwords, remote unlocking, and real-time viewing; it has emergency protection functions, such as anti-pry alarms, power-off battery life, mechanical backup, etc.
The person in charge of a smart home brand said: “This is not a simple door lock upgrade, but a revolution in the way of entering the home.”
Currently, the price of smart doors on the market ranges from 8,000 yuan to 40,000 yuan.
Taking products priced at 30,000 yuan as an example, they usually include the following configurations: face recognition uses 3D structured light sensorless unlocking, and the door can be opened in 1 second; fingerprint recognition uses semiconductor live recognition, which can be used normally with wet or dirty hands; whole-house linkage can be connected with Mijia, Huawei, Haier and other ecosystems to automatically turn on lights and adjust temperatures when opening the door; security monitoring has 1080P + AI recognition classification, which can push information about couriers, strangers, etc.; emergency power supply uses lithium batteries + Type –
C, it can last for 30 days when the power is off.
Mr. Li, a Beijing owner, said: “I thought it was expensive at first, but after using it for half a year, I found it to be worth it, especially for families with elderly and children. They don’t need to carry keys and are not afraid of forgetting to lock the door. The sense of security has improved a lot.”
Data show that sales of traditional anti-theft doors have declined for three consecutive years.
Industry analysis pointed out three major reasons: First, the function is single, it can only prevent theft, and cannot meet the needs of smart life; second, the experience is backward, and the steps to open the door using keys, door cards, and passwords are cumbersome; third, it cannot be upgraded. If you want to install a smart lock, the door structure does not support it.
A designer from a decoration company revealed: “Those born in the 1990s and 2000s will basically not consider traditional doors when decorating. The first question they ask is: Can it be linked to smart homes?”
Experts from the China Smart Home Alliance gave suggestions for purchasing smart doors in 2026: Choose 3D rather than 2D for biometric recognition, because 2D face recognition can be cracked with photos and has poor security, while 3D
Structured light is modeled with millimeter-level precision and currently cannot be cracked by photos, videos, and masks; power supply and network must be reserved in advance. Smart doors need stable power supply, and 220V power supply should be reserved during decoration. In terms of network, it is recommended to choose products that support WiFi6, which will respond faster; choose the right ecology, reject isolated islands, confirm the smart ecology at home (Mijia, Huawei, Haier, etc.) before purchasing, and choose corresponding compatible products. Otherwise, if the ecology is not interoperable, intelligence will become “mentally retarded.”
Industry analysts pointed out: “The door is the first stop when you go home, and it is also the best trigger point for whole-house intelligence.” In 2026, smart doors are evolving from “security products” to “intelligent hubs”. They can link household appliances throughout the house to achieve scene-based control; integrate video intercoms to replace traditional access control; digitize home access to generate safety reports; and connect with community systems to realize smart properties.
Experts predict that by 2028, the penetration rate of smart doors in the new home market will exceed 70%.
In 2026, will your door unlock on its own?
This is no longer a science fiction problem, but a reality that is happening right now.
For owners who are renovating or preparing to renovate, smart doors may not be a necessity, but they are likely to be the investment you will least regret in the next 3-5 years.
After all, who doesn’t want to go home a little more relaxed?
Will you consider smart doors when decorating your home?
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