SOREX

What SOREX does

SOREX Wireless Solutions GmbH is an Austrian smart-access company founded in 2003 and headquartered in Wiener Neustadt, with a secondary warehouse in Germany. The company designs, develops, and sells electronic door locks, cylinders, door handles, and key-turner accessories that integrate up to six opening technologies in a single product — fingerprint, PIN code, RFID, smartphone app/Bluetooth, voice assistant, and emergency key — under the SOREX SmartLock app and a TTLock-compatible software stack.

Its product portfolio spans four families (Key Pads, Cylinders, Door Handles, and Key Turners) plus accessories, with price points from approximately €79 (smart cylinder code) to €584 (smart unilock+ 2.0, an all-in-one lock, intercom, and video doorbell unit). Products carry AES-128-bit encryption, external relays for tamper protection, IP44–IP66 ratings for outdoor use, and integrate with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, an open building-automation API (euopen.sciener.com), and TT Hotel Software for hospitality deployments. Data is stored on German servers under GDPR-compliant processing.

SOREX sells primarily through its own e-commerce storefront (sorex.eu) to consumers and SMBs across all EU/EFTA markets and the UK, and through OEM/embedded partnerships with European door and hardware manufacturers including Rekord Fenster, Roto Frank, G-U/Gretsch-Unitas, Odoerfer, VBH, and Kompomatik. A dedicated B2B webstore is in development. Revenue is predominantly one-time hardware sales, with emerging recurring-revenue hooks through paid HotelPro and TTRenting subscriptions and "Plus Mode" app features; the company is bootstrapped, with its only disclosed external program relationship being a 2016 EIT Digital Accelerator engagement.

Name

SOREX

Legal name

SOREX Wireless Solutions GmbH

Website

https://sorex.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SOREX Wireless Solutions GmbH is an Austrian maker of smart electronic door locks, cylinders, and handles that serve European households, businesses, door manufacturers, and hotels via its e-commerce store and OEM partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Door Locks & Electronic Access Control Hardware

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Smart Locks & Access Control Retail (CRACAGAD)

Keywords

• Smart door locks
• Electronic cylinders
• Access control hardware
• Digital locking systems
• Keyless entry devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiener Neustadt

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of smart lock products including Key Pads (smart unilock series), Cylinders, Door Handles, Key Turners, and Accessories. One-time purchase model with products ranging from €79 to €584.
2. Subscription Services: HotelPro and TTRenting require paid subscriptions. Core functionality for standard product lines is free. Plus Mode features (app remote access, remote administration) may require paid subscription.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SOREX Wireless Solutions GmbH develops and manufactures electronic smart locks and access control hardware, including key pads, electronic cylinders, smart door handles, and key turners. Each product integrates up to six opening technologies (fingerprint, code, RFID, smartphone app/Bluetooth, voice assistants, and emergency key) within a single device. The portfolio is sold direct-to-consumer via the sorex.eu e-commerce shop and through B2B channels to door manufacturers and commercial customers across Europe.

Product overview

SOREX Wireless Solutions GmbH is an Austrian company offering a comprehensive smart access control portfolio with up to 6 opening technologies per product (app/Bluetooth, fingerprint, code, RFID, voice assistants, emergency key). The product lineup consists of four main categories: Key Pads (smart unilock+ 2.0, smart unilock 2.0, smart unilock lite, smart unilock mini 2.0) serving as primary access control units; Cylinders (smart cylinder code) for door retrofit; Door Handles (smart handle max pro, smart handle max) for interior doors; and Key Turners (smart yuki 2.0, codepad max) that add smart functionality to existing keys or extend other products. The ecosystem is complemented by accessories including door sensors, remote openers, and RFID media (cards, chips, key rings). All products share a common SOREX SmartLock app, open API for building automation integration, and TTLock/TT Hotel Software compatibility. Products feature AES 128-bit encryption, external relay units for sabotage protection, and are compatible with Alexa and Google Home voice assistants. Core functionality is free; HotelPro and TTRenting require paid subscriptions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• smart unilock+ 2.0 Premium all-in-one key pad combining door lock, video doorbell, intercom, and camera in a single unit for residential and commercial entryways. Offers up to 4 opening methods (fingerprint, code, RFID, app/Bluetooth) with live video calling, night vision, AES 128-bit encryption, and external relay for sabotage protection.
• smart unilock 2.0 Key pad for door access control with up to 4 opening methods (app, fingerprint, code, RFID) for residential and commercial doors. Features external relay unit for sabotage protection, AES-128-bit encryption, IP55 rating, Bluetooth setup without WiFi, and TTLock app integration.
• smart unilock lite Entry-level fully integrated smart lock hidden within the door blade for invisible installation, opening via app with optional extension through codepad max for fingerprint, code, or RFID access. Built-in WiFi enables remote opening; AES-128-bit encryption secures communications.
• smart unilock mini 2.0 Compact smart lock designed for integration into door handles or walls for residential and commercial users. Multiple opening methods (fingerprint, code, RFID, app), AES 128-bit encryption, IP66 rating, and external relay for sabotage protection; sold in bulk packaging of 5 units.
• smart cylinder code Electronic cylinder for retrofitting exterior doors with up to 5 opening methods (app, eKey, code, RFID, emergency key). Drill-resistant steel, IP44 rating, 700mAh Li-Ion battery providing 4-6 month life, supports up to 1000 RFID media.
• smart handle max pro Smart door handle for interior doors with fingerprint, code, RFID, and app access. 120 fingerprint capacity, 150 codes, 1000 RFID storage, AES 128-bit encryption, IP44 rating, and approximately 8 month battery life; available in black and silver variants.
• smart handle max Standard smart door handle for interior doors with app, code, and RFID access. 150 codes, 200 RFID storage, AES 128-bit encryption, IP44 rating, ~10 month battery life (4x AA), and door thickness compatibility 31.5-80mm.
• smart yuki 2.0 Key Turner device that fits over an existing physical key to make it smart, enabling smartphone-app-based key turning and access control without replacing the lock mechanism.
• codepad max Standalone expansion keypad adding fingerprint, code, and RFID access methods to compatible SOREX products. IP55 rating, black metal housing for outdoor use; extends opening capabilities for the smart unilock lite and other compatible devices.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TTLockcoreTechnology or IntegrationSOREX products use TTLock technology and are secured by the TTLock ecosystem. The smart unilock 2.0 features TTLock integration for app connectivity and management.
• TT Hotel SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationSOREX smart locks are compatible with TT Hotel Software for hotel property management system integration, enabling automated access management for hospitality businesses.
• DPDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParcel delivery service used for shipping orders to customers from warehouses in Austria and Germany.
• GLSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParcel delivery service used for shipping orders to customers.
• Rekord FensterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoor manufacturer partner offering SOREX smart lock integration.
• Roto FrankminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoor hardware manufacturer partner offering SOREX smart lock solutions.
• OdoerferminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoor components manufacturer partner.
• VBHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHardware distribution partner for SOREX products.
• G-U (Gretsch-Unitas)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoor system manufacturer partner using SOREX smart access solutions.
• KompomatikminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnology integration partner for SOREX solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nuki Home Solutions: Austrian competitor offering smart lock cylinders and keypads for European consumers with smartphone/app access. Closest geographic and product-category peer to SOREX, competing head-to-head on retrofit cylinders and multi-technology access.
• Tedee: Polish smart lock company offering retrofit cylinders and keypads with app control, integrating with Airbnb and PMS platforms for hospitality — a direct competitor to SOREX in the European smart lock market.
• August Home (ASSA ABLOY): US smart lock pioneer offering retrofit deadbolts and smart locks with smartphone access, now part of ASSA ABLOY. Comparable in multi-technology consumer smart-lock product philosophy and ecosystem integrations.
• Igloohome: Singapore-based smart lock provider focused on short-term rental and hospitality access management, overlapping with SOREX's tourism/hotel use case and its subscription/PMS integration strategy.

Emerging players

• Lockitron: Early US smart lock pioneer offering retrofit deadbolt devices with smartphone and Bluetooth access. Overlaps with SOREX's retrofit consumer proposition though with a smaller current footprint.

Broad incumbents

• ABUS: German manufacturer of locks and security products with a smart lock portfolio (e.g., ABUS HomeTec, WAppLoxx). Comparable in product breadth and European distribution depth but with a much broader hardware portfolio.
• Salto Systems: Spanish electronic access control specialist serving hospitality, commercial, and institutional customers with wired and wireless smart locking. Overlaps with SOREX's enterprise and tourism verticals at larger scale.
• Yale (ASSA ABLOY smart locks): Global lock brand (owned by ASSA ABLOY) with a growing smart lock portfolio targeting residential and commercial customers. A much larger incumbent competing across all of SOREX's segments.
• Burg-Wächter: German family-owned lock and safe manufacturer offering electronic and smart door locks, including secuEntry and TSE product lines. A European incumbent competitor in the smart access category.

Others

• TTLock (Sciener): Underlying technology platform provider whose firmware, app, and cloud SOREX builds upon. Listed because SOREX's product differentiation and security architecture depend directly on TTLock's ecosystem rather than competing with it.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sorex.wireless.Solutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/sorexwireless
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sorex-wireless-solutions-gmbh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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