Another CES Innovation Award winner, this time in the smart home category, was PassiveBolt’s touch-sensitive “smart lock.” The device converts existing door locking systems to be activated with your fingers. It does not use fingerprints, but electronic keys. If the access – on a key fob or digitally stored on a mobile device – is within range of the sensor, the device will unlock the front door with a simple touch. In addition to offering convenience, it improves security by instantly alerting the owner via a mobile app of unauthorized entry attempts.