Driven by Filipinos’ growing demand for safer and smarter homes, traditional locks are being replaced with systems that combine both physical protection and digital convenience. From video doorbells and motion sensors to smart locks, adoption is on the rise as consumers look not only for convenience but also for stronger safeguards against cybersecurity threats. The Philippines’ smart lock market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 21.1%, reaching an estimated value of USD8.96 million in 2025.
Aside from demanding enhanced security, today’s more discerning homeowner is looking for Internet of Things (IoT)-driven smart lock systems that provide holistic security and ease of use. This reflects a real-life need: parents wanting reassurance when children arrive home from school, professionals seeking peace of mind while away at work, or families looking for safer ways to share access with relatives. The trade-off for these IoT conveniences, however, are digital threats that generally characterize modern technologies, such as wireless interception, app vulnerabilities, hacking, and lock bypasses.
Fortunately, smart lock systems continue to evolve, with manufacturers developing better technologies to protect not only the devices, but also associated consumer data and the networks in which they operate. After all, any kind of smart home security is only as good as the technology that runs it. Philips is leading this transformation in its line of Smart Locks.
Security at all levels
Beyond the hands-free and reassuring home security experience, Philips Smart Locks are engineered with upgraded device intelligence to defend against emerging cyber threats such as physical tampering, wireless interception, and even remote breaches at the cloud and app level.
The hardware design features electromagnetic shielding to defend against Tesla coil attacks, while Bluetooth safeguards prevent hackers from copying and reusing wireless signals. Identity verification technology adds another layer of protection, and the smart lock’s firmware is secured to prevent tampering.
Encrypted network pairing and communication links also enable dynamic security codes and mutual authentication to counter wireless protocol attacks. Philips uses a multi-layered network security architecture that includes a web application firewall, host and cloud-native intrusion detection, and other infrastructure to intercept hacking and distributed denial of service attempts.
Finally, AES encryption and mutual authentication are implemented between the cloud and app to prevent remote attacks. In the event of a hacking attempt, the smart lock device’s remote unlocking capability is disabled, requiring homeowners and other users to perform secondary key verification.
On a strategic level, Philips follows a comprehensive security management system policy and strict monitoring and auditing processes to safeguard the physical and digital infrastructure of its cloud service providers. In addition, the Philips Smart Locks app complies with local and global laws on information security and data privacy standards.
Key takeaways
Smart home security has become an essential component in Filipino homeowners’ quality of living. But a smart lock is only as good as the technology that drives it. Going beyond convenience, Philips Smart Locks are engineered with physical, infrastructural, and cloud capabilities to protect the homeowner’s home as well as their personal data, demonstrating Philips’ commitment to holistic security and bringing consumer protection to a whole new level.
