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Level Home gutted as Assa Abloy folds smart lock unit into Kwikset

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Verge ·

Assa Abloy laid off most Level Home staff and is absorbing the smart lock maker into Kwikset. The company, known for traditional-looking smart deadbolts, had raised over $100 million. Founders are out as the restructuring takes effect.

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Another acquisition ends in a talent and product purge, raising questions about Assa Abloy's commitment to innovation in smart locks.
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