“Enhanced Convenience Through AI and Voice Integration”
- The Middle East and Africa Blockchain Identity Management market is witnessing a surge in AI and voice assistant integration, revolutionizing user interaction with smart access platforms. These technologies are driving demand across residential, hospitality, and enterprise environments by offering hands-free control, personalized experiences, and intelligent automation.
- In February 2024, Yale Middle East upgraded its Yale Access App to support multilingual voice assistant commands via Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, catering to urban consumers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa seeking AI-driven convenience in home automation.
- In November 2023, Schlage’s Encode Plus™ Smart WiFi Deadbolt, launched in select MEA markets, introduced Apple Home Key support, enabling seamless unlocking via iPhone and Apple Watch—especially popular among tech-savvy users in cities like Dubai, Riyadh, and Cape Town.
- In October 2023, SALTO Systems, in partnership with local system integrators in Nigeria and Kenya, launched KS (Keys as a Service)—a cloud-based platform with AI-powered access analytics, offering predictive behavior insights and anomaly detection in multi-tenant commercial buildings.
- The AI-focused product strategies are also evident in August Smart Locks, which incorporated voice-enabled notifications and smart geofencing features through Alexa integrations in MEA smart housing pilots launched in Qatar and Oman in 2023.
