Motorised, Smart, Secure: autoLock AV4
with blueMatic EAV and EAV4+

Entrance door hardware is no longer judged on mechanical security alone. Across residential, social housing and mixed use developments, specifiers and housing providers are increasingly balancing physical protection with accessibility, comfort, and smart security.

Responding to these converging demands, Winkhaus UK offers the blueMatic EAV and EAV4+ motor solutions, extending the capabilities of its award winning autoLock AV4 multi-point locking platform into the motorised and smart arena.

At the heart of both solutions is the autoLock AV4, a proven multi-point locking system that automatically secures the door on closing.

By adding the blueMatic motor, doorset manufacturers can introduce powered opening and smart access control, without compromising the reliability or security credentials of the underlying system.

Designed for low operating force and reliable motorised performance

A key advantage of the AV4 platform is its exceptionally low operating force. Designed to minimise resistance during locking and unlocking, AV4 improves accessibility for users while creating the ideal foundation for motorised operation.

As less force is required to engage and disengage the locking points, the blueMatic motor operates efficiently and consistently, even as real world conditions change. Door leaves naturally expand and contract due to temperature variations, or building settlement, which can increase resistance in traditional locking systems.

In contrast, the combination of AV4’s low force to operate and the controlled power delivery of the blueMatic motor allows the system to continue operating smoothly, helping to maintain reliable locking performance even when tolerances shift.

This relationship between mechanical and motor function reflects a wider Winkhaus philosophy: components engineered to work together in harmony rather than as standalone parts.

Motorised access with blueMatic EAV4+

The blueMatic EAV4+ is a 24Vdc motor that converts the autoLock AV4 into a fully motorised locking system. Once closed and locked, unlocking can be triggered via a wide range of third-party access control systems, including fingerprint scanners, keypads, intercoms, and other smart access technologies commonly specified for communal entrances and higher end residential projects.

Internal operation remains familiar and intuitive. Occupants can open the door using the handle or cylinder as usual, supporting accessibility and ease of use. The compact motor module is discreetly integrated into the door leaf, delivering the power required to drive multiple locking points without impacting aesthetics or door design.

Smart control and cyber secure connectivity with EAV4+

Building on the same motorised platform, the blueMatic EAV4+ introduces integrated Bluetooth® connectivity, enabling direct communication with the Winkhaus doorControl app. This allows doors to be unlocked via smartphone or tablet, with users able to manage access permissions, receive notifications and activate privacy or security functions.

Crucially, EAV4+ has been independently IASME certified, providing assurance that its connected functionality has been assessed against recognised cyber security standards.

As smart locking systems become more widely adopted, digital resilience is increasingly important for specifiers, landlords and housing providers.

IASME certification helps demonstrate that connected access has been designed with cyber security in mind, supporting responsible specification in both private and social housing environments.

EAV4+ remains compatible with other access control systems, allowing smartphone operation to be combined with fingerprint readers, intercoms, or keypads rather than forcing a single access route.

Security, flexibility, and system synergy

Both blueMatic EAV and EAV4+ are designed to complement the security performance of the autoLock AV4 system, designed to meet PAS24 when specified within a compliant doorset. Features such as a holiday lock out function, which disables handle operation during periods of absence, further enhance security.

The autoLock AV4 also allows existing mechanical systems to be retrofitted with a blueMatic motor, enabling doors to evolve as requirements change. By combining mechanical reliability, low force operation, motorised convenience, and IASME certified smart connectivity, the blueMatic range demonstrates how carefully engineered components can work together as a complete system.

Rather than adding complexity, the integration of mechanical, motorised, and digital elements creates a balanced solution where security, accessibility and smart functionality operate in synergy, delivering a future ready approach to modern entrance door design.