igloo’s 8th Anniversary
Smart-lock company igloo marked its 8th anniversary with an #unlockSpace event at Knots Cafe. Founded in 2015 from an Airbnb host's key-exchange frustration, igloo has come far since I reviewed its first lock in 2016.
Igloohome smart locks, from deadbolts and mortise locks to padlocks and the bridge.
Smart-lock company igloo marked its 8th anniversary with an #unlockSpace event at Knots Cafe. Founded in 2015 from an Airbnb host's key-exchange frustration, igloo has come far since I reviewed its first lock in 2016.
Most igloohome locks are Bluetooth-only, needing your phone in range. The igloohome Bridge, at S$110, links your phone to the lock over Wi-Fi for remote control, though only certain, non-dated lock models are compatible.
The igloohome Smart PadLock 2 succeeds the original, with changes mostly on the hardware. It swaps the 9V battery for a USB-C rechargeable lithium one and upgrades to IPX7 waterproofing, making it outdoor-ready.
igloohome seemingly granted my exact request: two years ago, reviewing their Smart Lock, I wished for a smart padlock for my main gate. The igloohome Smart PadLock came from an Indiegogo campaign funded in November 2018.
The igloohome Smart Mortise Lock is the brand's third door lock, after the Smart Deadbolt Lock 01 and 02. Priced higher because it includes both lock and handle, it retails for S$849, dropping to S$649 during the promotion.
The Igloohome Smart Deadbolt Lock 02, or igloobolt 02, is the second generation of the Igloohome Smart Lock. The product was renamed for clarity as the range grew to include the Smart Keybox and upcoming Smart Mortise Lock.
Igloohome is a Singapore smart-home startup that raised US$1.25 million in seed funding, led by Wavemaker Partners with Singtel Innov8 and DreamIt Ventures. Its first product is the Igloohome Smart Lock, which I review here.