Alfred International receives Alarm.com smart lock certification

TORONTO—Alfred International, designer and manufacturer of secure, modern smart locks for residential and multifamily environments, announced that its ML2 Smart Mortise Lock, DB2S, and DB1 Pro Smart Deadbolt Series - each built on Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) 800 Series technology - have earned certification from Alarm.com.  

The certification expands Alfred’s compatibility with one of the most widely deployed and trusted smart security platforms in North America and reinforces the company’s leadership in delivering scalable, interoperable access control solutions.

In addition, the certification validates Alfred’s implementation of the latest generation of Z-Wave technology, delivering measurable improvements in wireless range, network reliability, scalability, and power efficiency. By certifying multiple smart lock platforms on ZWLR 800 Series simultaneously, Alfred expands the practical deployment options available to integrators, builders, and property managers working across single-family, multifamily, and mixed-use environments.

All three certified Alfred platforms leverage ZWLR on the 800 Series, enabling projects to take advantage of long-range, point-to-hub communication or traditional Z-Wave mesh networking within the same application. This flexibility allows system designers to tailor connectivity strategies based on building layout, density, and infrastructure - without changing hardware.

The result is a smart lock portfolio engineered for proven security, stability, and real-world performance, even in challenging environments where range, interference, or scale can limit traditional wireless deployments.

By delivering multiple ZWLR-enabled smart lock series at once, Alfred joins a small group of manufacturers actively supporting the industry’s newest Z-Wave standard across diverse form factors - giving partners more choice without fragmenting platforms or workflows.

While Z-Wave certification establishes protocol compliance, Alarm.com certification represents a deeper level of validation, confirming that Alfred’s ZWLR 800 Series smart locks meet the operational, security, and performance requirements of one of the most trusted smart security platforms in North America. This additional testing reflects real-world implementation, interoperability, and long-term reliability expectations - providing both explicit and implicit assurance to integrators and end users.

“Interoperability and flexibility have always been core pillars of our product strategy,” said Brad Cook, head of product & integrations at Alfred International. “Alarm.com certification validates our approach to leveraging Z-Wave Long Range 800 Series technology at scale, while giving our partners confidence that Alfred smart locks will perform reliably across a wide range of deployment scenarios.”

With Alarm.com certification, Alfred continues to strengthen its role within the broader security and smart home ecosystem. The company supports industry-standard protocols including Z-Wave and Zigbee, alongside proprietary integrations through the Alfred API, giving integrators and property managers the flexibility to design connected access systems tailored to each installation.