Nuki Smart Locks - The Ultimate Access Control Solution
In a busy commercial setting or even at home, managing who can access your property can become difficult during busy times of the day. Whilst there have been significant developments in technology to help you monitor who has visited your location, such as CCTV, video doorbells and signing in software, the humble lock and key has remained pretty similar for a long time.
Smart Locks are a real game changer in how you can effectively manage who is able to access your property, providing a wide range of benefits to both home users and businesses in several settings. But first of all, let’s start with the basics…
What is a ‘Smart Lock’?
A smart lock is a modern type of door locking product. The physical elements work based on a traditional lock system, consisting of a bolt mechanism. So, if you were expecting lasers and motion sensors then unfortunately, we’ll have to disappoint you on this occasion.
Where a smart lock gets clever though is around how you manage your associated access control…
Working via a wireless internet connection and Bluetooth, a smart lock can be programmed in several ways to provide flexible access solutions for homes, offices, and sensitive settings where it’s important to know who is accessing your property, or a specific area within.
All this clever functionality can be managed from an app on your laptop, tablet or mobile device and doesn’t require the need for physical keys or even programmable key cards.
What are the benefits of using a smart lock?
There are several benefits for both the property owner and the people who are trying to enter the property, all of which are designed to provide extremely flexible access without compromising on the security of your building. These benefits include:
Fully remote access - This is the backbone of what your smart lock is all about. Whether your friends and family need to access your home property, or you need to let delivery or cleaning staff into your office - this can all be done from an app on your mobile phone, anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
Virtual keys - It’s also possible to create virtual keys directly from your smart lock app. This means that you can provide different people with access codes which can be typed into your smart lock keypad or mobile app, generating the relevant access. These can also be set to expire at specific times - say at the end of a shift or on checkout of a rental property.
Flexible access control - Your virtual keys can also be regenerated or deleted quickly if you need to change the permissions, without any physical contact with the door user in question. This is also a great feature if you’re operating a property rental business, reducing risk and is much more secure than key storage units. These can sometimes be attached to a wall near the door and become a target for theft or suggest an empty property for criminals to target.
Strong security & encryption - In a world of heightened cyber attacks, it’s also reassuring to know that most smart locks are designed and built in a way that meets the highest possible security standards and provides the same level of security as a traditional locking mechanism. All virtual keys are also fully encrypted and stored temporarily.
Timed door access - If you need to grant regular access then this can also be done without the use of a virtual key, by scheduling your door to unlock directly from your app. This can also be monitored to make sure only the right people are accessing your property during this time, through integrating your smart lock with a smart video doorbell or CCTV system.
Easy installation - Despite all the clever technology most smart locks are easy to install, usually taking less than 5 minutes. They can also be fitted retrospectively to your door, usually with no drilling or screwing required!
Why should I choose a Nuki smart lock?
We are an official UK supplier of Nuki smart locks because of their overall technical abilities, product value and the security levels they offer to your property. To achieve this, we can outline some specific benefits which set them apart from other providers in the market:
- The latest Nuki Smart Lock 3.0 and 3.0 Pro are the third generation of Nuki products. This means that the associated features both on the lock product and within the mobile app have been refined and improved over time, making them extremely easy to install (taking less than 3 minutes), configure and then use daily.
- Unlike other smart locks on the market, the Nuki 3.0 Pro has a built-in power pack which can provide up to 6 months continuous power to the lock on your door. This is also fully rechargeable.
- Not only are they easy to install, but Nuki Smart Locks are also extremely easy to remove from your door. This makes them great for rental properties and/or temporary locations.
- Because they are easy to operate, Nuki products are great for home use. However, they are also scalable with each lock having the capacity to generate up to 200 virtual keys, also whilst also providing ad hoc door access. This is useful for people who are running property rental businesses or storage facilities where people need specific access to specific rooms, at specific times.
- Nuki products are compatible with Apple HomeKit and can, in addition to Siri, also be controlled via Amazon Alexa, Google Home and other smart assistants. They can also be controlled with Android Wear, Apple Watch, Tizen OS, Huawei Harmony OS, Garmin Watch OS and much more.
- Nuki products can also be combined with video doorbells and other smart home services to provide full detail on who is accessing your property when using their access code.
- There are a wide range of accessories available with the main Nuki Smart lock. For example, you can also attach a keypad which means that people can type their code directly into the lock, without relying on using a smartphone. Great for if someone’s phone runs out of battery during a night out!
How do I know if a Nuki Smart Lock 3.0 will fit my door?
If you’re unsure about whether Nuki products can be fitted to your door, then you can visit their website and use their helpful installation check tool:
https://nuki.io/en/installation-check/
Our helpful team is also on hand if you’d like to speak to an expert about the best product for you.