PRODUCTS: Avia brings smart security to timeless sash windows

Mighton’s smart home security brand, Avia, has today announced a major step into the US market with a product that seamlessly blends traditional aesthetics with modern technology. The Avia Smart Sash Fastener, hailed as the world’s first smart sash fastener designed for vertical sliding windows, is now available in the US, promising to bring peace of mind to millions of homeowners.

Unlike conventional window sensors, this is a fully functioning locking mechanism that retrofits into existing sash windows, replacing the handle. Its native integration with Apple Home allows for real-time status updates, letting users know if their windows are open or closed directly from their iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. This functionality offers a significant upgrade in both physical security and smart monitoring for a type of window popular in both the UK and US, where they are often known as “hung windows.”

The fastener is designed for the style-conscious homeowner, offering a sleek, heritage-style design in five elegant finishes: Satin Chrome, Polished Chrome, Gold, Black, and White. It is a testament to the brand’s commitment to not compromising style for smart functionality.

Mike Derham, Chairman at Mighton Products, highlighted the dual benefit of the new product. “We wanted to create something that feels timeless in design but completely modern in function,” he said. “The Smart Sash Fastener provides both reassurance and convenience for anyone with sash windows, whether they’re at home or away.”

With an easy retrofitting process that requires no special tools and a battery life of over a year, the product is an attractive proposition for those looking to upgrade their home security. The ability to use Siri to check the window status and receive alerts when a window is opened or closed further enhances the user experience. The fastener’s entry into the US market marks a significant moment for Avia, tapping into a large market of traditional homes.

Why This Matters: The movement to smart locking is gathering pace and this latest development is key. In this case, the integration into the Apple model is further evidence of the growing popularity of this particular platform. Importantly, this latest smart fenestration product incorporates a locking function. Early entrants into this market often just provide a sensor that tells the user if the window is open or not. Homeowners want the ability to lock the window. Feedback often focuses on ‘It tells me I have left a window unlocked, but I’m not a home, so how on earth do I look it without returning home?’