Fenestration Digital August 2026

smart lock conversation. Polaris is not simply a smart lock bolted to a door. It works with Winkhaus multi-point locking systems, cylinders, and security hardware. Configured for autoLock AV4, AV4 Heritage, and Thunderbolt locking solutions, Polaris delivers smart control to the proven mechanical security at the heart of the doorset. Compatibility is important. Because Polaris is designed around the lock, it is calibrated through the Polaris App in a simple two or three step process, ensuring a smoother and more reliable operation from the start, reducing complexity, and adding smart functionality without layers of complication. Battery performance is also important. Concerns around smart door technology often stem from device performance over time, especially when operating a multi-point locking system. As part of our cycle testing, the Polaris Smart Lock achieved up to nine months’ battery life with AV4, up to 12

experience, smart technology risks damaging credibility and increasing callback for fabricators Fabricators need confidence that the smart solution they offer will work reliably in real homes. Installers need products that are straightforward to fit and support. Homeowners need smart functionality that feels simple, secure, and dependable. Crafted Synergy is Winkhaus’ response to that challenge. Designed Together. Tested Together. Specified Together. Crafted Synergy is a system level response to that challenge, engineered as a coordinated ecosystem. The lock, cylinder, security protection, and smart technology are designed to work together, improving usability, security, smart functionality reliability. This is where Polaris changes the

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