One of Finland’s most popular locks, the ILOQ C10S is a high end lock used by millions of people. IloQ lock system is a series of electro-mechanical lock developed in Finland. iLoq system is known from the design that uses electronic keys and locks that draw their power from the key when inserted inside the lock. iLoq C10S, is an electro-mechanical lock that combines electronic key authentication and audit trail with a mechanical lock.
iLOQ is a smart-locking solutions from Finland. iLOQ’s smart-locking solution promises secure, convenient and flexible access with the lowest lifecycle costs, administration and environmental impact. Since iLOQ’s inception, more than 20 years ago, the lock concept has changed traditional locking solutions. iLOQ’s business where all started is battery-free and wire-free locks – No batteries, electricity source or internet connection are needed. They promise fast installation, reliable operation (even in a power outage) and no maintenance costs. Nowadays iLOQ offers also keyless, smartphone-based solutions. iLOQ’s smartphone-based cylinders are opened using an NFC-enabled smartphone running iLOQ’s app.
Nowadays their product selection has also other types of locks. They seem like a nice system for property managers. iLOQ is a https://www.iloq.com/en/insights/from-lock-evolution-to-smart-locking-revolution/”>digital locking system where the energy required to open the electronic lock is generated by the movement of the key into the lock cavity.
iLOQ self-powered digital lock cylinder The iLOQ lock cylinder has a completely self-powered digital key recognition and needs no batteries or cables. Standard size, compatible with international escutcheons and lock cases. Access rights are programmed into the key. So there is no need to program the locks. All keys are mechanically identical. Access rights are programmed into the key and can be flexibly changed. The programming and management of access rights to keys and locks can be done via a program that operates over the internet.
iLoq’s self-powered electronic locks eliminate the need for batteries or external power sources by harvesting energy from the key insertion or NFC interaction. The key or mobile device (with NFC) provides the mechanical or electrical energy to power the lock’s electronics and mechanisms, allowing it to function.
iLoq – self-power generating electronic lock teardown EEVblog article says that iLoq works by generating the power from the key push-in motion. It has SHA encryption which is taken from the key using 1-wire protocol. The lock electronics works by generating the power from the key push-in motion. The lock is opened using the same motor that generates the power (the motor actuates only a tiny motion to unlock). For information on keys take a look at FOB55S1 iLOQ Key FOB Teardown Internal Photos iLOQ O. The iLoq locks technology is protected by several patents.
Are iLoq locks safe? They had a bad vulnerability some time ago that was mentioned in Wired and Defcon. For more details take a look at videos Iloq Report on security and See a ILOQ C10S Lock Get Broken into in Under a Minute. Those vulnerabilities are supposed to be pretty much fixed now.
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The iLOQ C10S is one of Finland’s most widely used high‑end locks, part of the innovative iLOQ smart‑locking system.
Tomi Engdahl says:
Uutena toimii OK. Paikoissa joissa lukot on olleet useita vuosia, osa lukoista rasittavia ärtymystä ja kiroilua käyttäjille aiheuttavia, kun joutuu yrittämään avaamista useamman kerran. Askeleen tai kaksi huonompi usein käytössä kuin perinteinen lukko. Onko sitten vika lukon designissa vai ylläpidossa? Kun olis vähän paremmin tehty tuote, niin olis jo hyvä.
Tomi Engdahl says:
https://www.blc.fi/turva/blogi/mit%C3%A4-tarkoittaa-avaimen-patenttisuojan-vanheneminen?utm_content=380317341&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-108396481400529
Tomi Engdahl says:
See a ILOQ C10S Lock Get Broken into in Under a Minute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KS7nbHIRcY
Tomi Engdahl says:
Digital locks in emerging markets
https://www.iloq.com/en/insights/digital-locks-in-emerging-markets/?fbclid=Iwb21leAUl7upjbGNrBSXu12V4dG4DYWVtAzEwMABwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHos1MJeRw6ZLXE4dSoZFwuXkm1_cV0mQ4O3TFOU6GYFUagxwxXrVa3-ufv8o_aem_uqjgX6KRGCi7PX5j43VUxg
Tomi Engdahl says:
Cybersecurity Act introduces strict requirements and significant penalties
https://www.iloq.com/en/insights/cybersecurity-act-introduces-strict-requirements-and-significant-penalties/?fbclid=Iwb21leAUl8A5jbGNrBSXwBWV4dG4DYWVtAzEwMABwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHgY5oUKmAV0ugzf8poPXp3VvMm3LAfhwviYzap87FPP6xejj4f6I6mDH1GGQ_aem_uqjgX6KRGCi7PX5j43VUxg
Tomi Engdahl says:
The reputation of iLOQ locking systems in the Finnish market is quite mixed. On one hand, it is viewed as a technologically advanced and innovative Finnish invention, but everyday user experiences and online discussions (such as on Reddit and Suomi24) show sharply divided opinions.
The general reputation is shaped by the following key strengths and weaknesses:
Pros (Why it is praised)
* Easy Key Management: iLOQ has revolutionized access control, particularly for housing companies and businesses. If a key is lost, the locks do not need to be mechanically re-keyed; instead, the lost key’s access rights can simply be deactivated in the system.
* Battery-Free Operation (S50/S series): Many popular iLOQ locks generate the electrical energy needed for authentication from the mechanical motion of inserting the key, meaning neither the locks nor the keys require batteries.
* Flexibility: Updating and managing access rights is significantly more agile for property managers compared to traditional mechanical keys.
Cons and Challenges (What hurts its reputation)
* User Feel and Sensitivity: In daily use, the most common criticism relates to how the lock operates. Many users report that the key must be inserted with a specific “technique” or speed—pushing it too fast or too slow can sometimes result in the lock failing to register the key.
* Mechanical Wear and Jamming: Some users and maintenance professionals note that the cylinders can occasionally stick or jam, especially if dirt or dust gets inside, or when used on exterior doors in harsh weather conditions.
* Cost: The initial investment, as well as the cost of components (such as specialized keys and cylinders), is significantly higher compared to traditional mechanical lock systems like Abloy.
Summary
Among professionals (such as property managers and housing company boards), the reputation is generally positive and forward-thinking, as it solves the logistical headache of managing large numbers of physical keys. However, among everyday residents and end-users, opinions vary: while many experience no issues at all, others find them finicky or annoying compared to traditional, bulletproof mechanical keys.
Are you looking at iLOQ for a specific property, such as your own home or an apartment building?
Tomi Engdahl says:
Älylukkoyhtiö saavuttaa suurimpien suomalaisyritysten listaa – Tällainen on yritys, jonka keskeisten työntekijöiden taustat selvittää Suojelupoliisi
Suomalainen älylukkoyhtiö Iloq perustettiin korvaamaan mekaaninen lukko. Yritys teki yli kymmenen vuotta tappiota, mutta kasvaa nyt kannattavasti. Vieläkin se joutuu vakuuttelemaan älylukkojen turvallisuutta.
https://www.talouselama.fi/uutiset/a/64e0c5f4-5851-458b-b3f5-dfe6e0a513ef?fbclid=IwdGRjcAU5mLVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHkS8Xh9Bi5K4aDw8IPp5uYOZS4wMpo-xinq_Llv-vFObQX3N3W4KgieIb496_aem_hun3tJ9tfmWPWP4oq0PbEA&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook
Tomi Engdahl says:
Suomalainen älylukkoyhtiö Iloq perustettiin korvaamaan mekaaninen lukko. Yritys teki yli kymmenen vuotta tappiota, mutta kasvaa nyt kannattavasti. Vieläkin se joutuu vakuuttelemaan älylukkojen turvallisuutta. Nykyisellä kasvuvauhdilla yritys lähestyy jo Suomen suurimpien yritysten joukkoa.
Älylukkoyhtiö saavuttaa suurimpien suomalaisyritysten listaa – Tällainen on yritys, jonka keskeisten työntekijöiden taustat selvittää Suojelupoliisi
Suomalainen älylukkoyhtiö Iloq perustettiin korvaamaan mekaaninen lukko. Yritys teki yli kymmenen vuotta tappiota, mutta kasvaa nyt kannattavasti. Vieläkin se joutuu vakuuttelemaan älylukkojen turvallisuutta.
https://www.talouselama.fi/uutiset/a/64e0c5f4-5851-458b-b3f5-dfe6e0a513ef?fbclid=IwdGRjcAVEZFxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHqsngh64r4KLORPjHD_3NUH_F1ilVThk3A0fH6oiGjTGAIuUGxzn9roA4eLq_aem__zLoWZA2R49dd1kQNDUTxg&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook
Älylukkoyhtiö Iloqilla menee lujaa. Se kasvoi vuonna 2021 peräti 38 prosenttia, sen liikevoittoprosentti oli hurjat 17,7 ja yhtiö on kansainvälistynyt vauhdilla.
Tomi Engdahl says:
ILOQ pyrkii orgaaniseen kasvuun muun muassa laajentamalla toimintaansa ulkomaille, kertoo toimitusjohtaja Heikki Hiltunen.
Älylukkovalmistaja ILOQ laajenee Yhdysvaltoihin – ”Olemme tehneet USA:n markkinoille sopivia tuotteita”
ILOQ pyrkii orgaaniseen kasvuun muun muassa laajentamalla toimintaansa ulkomaille, kertoo toimitusjohtaja Heikki Hiltunen.
https://www.kauppalehti.fi/uutiset/a/e723cfbb-bd5e-4ca3-ae69-e95b731791c2?fbclid=IwdGRjcAVEZaZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHpIKyj-76Tq-3Ns3_5JJfD4r3_fCxvM7NP8ALramttFiMDpNOZwpBLNYcd-R_aem_xPkjQ8o-vyEGQ5fb6tS59A&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook
Tomi Engdahl says:
The battery problem nobody talks about in smart access
https://www.iloq.com/en/insights/the-battery-problem-nobody-talks-about-in-smart-access/?fbclid=Iwb21leAU5o1tjbGNrBTmjWWV4dG4DYWVtAzEwMABwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHqexNUoQk5kB3b7YW_5xQ5DAj4e9hzaFbeanyOiCLIJdJIBcFqZIjx3DPA2k_aem_FPpx6JXVDaxdtIcfnHFHGg