Nuki The European alternative to August Smart Lock (US)
Electronic door lock retrofit with EU security standards
Austria Smart Home instead of August Smart Lock (US)
About Nuki
Electronic locking systems from the Austrian manufacturer for retrofitting existing door locks. Access control follows European security standards with local encryption.
Highlights
- ✓ Retrofit without key replacement
- ✓ Auto-unlock: door opens automatically upon arrival
- ✓ Time-limited access codes and guest access
- ✓ Home Assistant and Matter integration
- ✓ Battery operation – no wiring required
Why European?
- → Austrian company, GDPR compliant
- → European customer service and support
- → No CLOUD Act – US authorities have no access
- → Local Bluetooth and bridge options for cloud-free operation
Pricing
Nuki Smart Lock 4.0 from €129 · Nuki Combo from €219 · Nuki Keypad from €99
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