Durin, Inc. announced that it has selected Silicon Laboratories’ MG24 wireless system‑on‑chip as the secure, multiprotocol foundation for its new Durin Door Manager access device, which is slated to ship in April 2026 from Austin, Texas and Sunnyvale, California. The MG24 enables NFC tap‑to‑unlock and hands‑free experiences that are compliant with the newly released Aliro application layer from the Connectivity Standards Alliance.
The MG24 is part of Silicon Labs’ Series 2 wireless platform and incorporates a 32‑bit ARM Cortex‑M33 core, 2.4 GHz RF, low‑current operation, an AI/ML hardware accelerator, and Secure Vault technology. It supports Matter, Zigbee, OpenThread, and Bluetooth LE, allowing a single chip to handle multiple protocols. The Aliro standard, released on February 26 2026, provides a standards‑based access and transaction framework between a homeowner’s mobile wallet and a smart door lock, and the MG24’s cryptography accelerator delivers the speed required for end‑user demand.
Durin’s Door Manager is an add‑on device that modernizes existing smart locks with multi‑factor authentication (MagicKey) and photo‑backed entry records. Herman Yau, CEO of Durin, said, "Aliro is unlocking a new era for access—where your phone or wearable becomes a secure, interoperable key. Silicon Labs' MG24 gives us the security, performance, and multiprotocol flexibility we need to support Aliro experiences in the Durin Door Manager."
Silicon Labs’ Q4 2025 results showed revenue of $208.2 million, a 25.24% year‑over‑year increase, but the company posted a GAAP operating loss and a net loss, with a GAAP diluted loss per share of $(0.08) and a non‑GAAP diluted EPS of $0.56. The trailing‑twelve‑month basic EPS was a loss of $1.98. Segment performance highlighted Industrial & Commercial revenue of $445 million for FY 2025, up 31% YoY, and Home & Life revenue of $340 million, up 38% YoY. Non‑GAAP gross margin was 63.6% in Q4 2025 and 58.5% for the full year, while GAAP gross margin was 63.4% in Q4 2025. Matt Johnson, President and CEO, noted, "The Silicon Labs team completed fiscal 2025 with continued strong execution, delivering an impressive year‑over‑year revenue growth of 34%".
The partnership adds a new revenue stream for Silicon Labs and expands its presence in the high‑margin home‑life segment. It also positions the company as a key supplier in the smart‑lock market, which is projected to reach over $8 billion by 2030. Colin Cureton, Vice President of Product Lines & Home, said, "Aliro is a big deal because it provides standards‑based access and transactions between the homeowner's mobile wallet and their smart door lock. MG24 gives innovators like Durin a single, secure wireless platform to validate credentials, protect keys, and do all this at the speed end‑users demand thanks to the MG24's cryptography accelerator. As the industry rallies behind Aliro, Silicon Labs is focused on helping manufacturers get to certified, market‑ready products faster." The deal comes amid a pending acquisition of Silicon Labs by Texas Instruments, which has led the company to suspend forward‑looking guidance. The partnership therefore represents a strategic move to capture Aliro adoption while navigating the acquisition transition.
The Durin‑Silicon Labs collaboration is a significant operational milestone for both companies. For Silicon Labs, it strengthens its foothold in the smart‑lock ecosystem and adds a new revenue source tied to the rapidly growing Aliro standard. For Durin, the Door Manager provides a modern, secure access solution that leverages the MG24’s multiprotocol capabilities, positioning the company to compete in the high‑margin home‑life market. Together, the partnership is poised to accelerate adoption of the Aliro standard and expand both firms’ market reach in the IoT space.
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