Responding to the need for easy-to-operate, easy-to-maintain products, Milgard developed the innovative SmartTouch® window lock and door handle.
- Easiest, smartest way to open, lock and unlock windows and doors.
- The SmartTouch window lock and door handle have both received a prestigious International Design Excellence (IDEA) award from the Industrial Designers Society of America.
- SmartTouch® window lock on Tuscany® and Montecito® vinyl windows and the SmartTouch door handle on Tuscany® and Montecito® premium vinyl doors earned an Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use Commendation for innovation and universal design.
- Available exclusively on Tuscany® and Montecito® premium vinyl windows and patio doors, and on Milgard Essence™ wood windows.
SmartTouch® Lock Demo (click to view)
SmartTouch hardware is in the forefront of an important new trend in home design known as "aging in place." With so many baby boomers approaching their senior years, this technology and others are enabling people to live independently in their own homes longer and more comfortably. Milgard is committed to developing innovative products and solutions for this fast-growing market.
Ease-of-Use White Paper (262KB pdf)
SmartTouch® Window Lock
Streamlined and Intuitive.
The SmartTouch window lock mechanism is incorporated into the window sash for a sleek, low-profile design. It operates effortlessly. One smooth, single motion opens or closes the window, and locks it. No pinching, squeezing or twisting.
Security at a Glance.
When the handle is down, the window is locked. When the handle is up, the window is unlocked. Since 90% of all residential break-ins result from windows that are inadvertently left unlocked, SmartTouch offers peace of mind your customers can see.
Stronger and 25% Better.
Using AAMA certification, testing guidelines, independent lab engineers demonstrated that the SmartTouch lock exceeds rigorous California forced-entry codes by 25%. The SmartTouch lock exceeds homeowner requirements, too. The lock assembly is made from die-cast zinc so it's not only tough, it's built to last.
SmartTouch® Door Handle
Sleek and Ergonomic.
The SmartTouch handle's lock mechanism is hidden, focusing attention on the sleek, ergonomic handle design. Simple one-touch motion unlocks, opens and closes the door, making it accessible and usable for all ages.
Exceeds the Nation's Most Rigorous Codes.
The SmartTouch handle's lock and grip combination exceeds all California forced-entry requirements (among the most rigorous in the nation).
