Subj : This renter-friendly smart lock fits over your existing door hard
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Mar 12 2025 11:30:08

This renter-friendly smart lock fits over your existing door hardware, and 
costs less than you might expect

Date:
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:17:41 +0000

Description:
The Nuki Smart Lock Pro (5th Gen) can secure your door in just 1.5 seconds.

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Nuki Smart Lock Pro (5th Gen) is faster and quieter than the previous model 
It can be retrofitted over your existing front door lock without drilling 
It's on sale now in Europe, and costs less than the previous-gen model 

The Nuki Smart Lock Pro is one of the best smart locks we've tested, and it's 
just received a major upgrade, with a new motor that can secure your door in 
just 1.5 seconds, plus a lower price tag. 

The Nuki Smart Lock Pro (5th Gen) has the same brushed stainless steel finish 
as its predecessors, which makes it one of the more attractive smart locks 
around, but is now slightly more compact, and can be fitted with a black or 
white band to blend with your home decor. 

The Smart Lock Pro (5th Gen) has also received some significant upgrades on 
the inside, including a new choice of locking speeds. 'Standard' is about the 
same as locking the door manually, 'Gentle' takes a little longer but is more 
quiet (a good option if you want to avoid disturbing people at night), and 
'Insane' makes more noise, but secures your door in just 1.5 seconds. 

The new lock works with all the major smart home ecosystems thanks to Matter 
over Thread, meaning you can use it with your smart home hub, smart speakers, 
and other security hardware such as cameras and sensors. 

It has built-in Wi-Fi, meaning it will work without an additional hub, and if 
you're upgrading from an existing Nuki smart lock you should be able to 
migrate your data across with minimal fuss. (Image credit: Nuki) Will it fit? 

The Smart Lock Pro (5th Gen) is a good option for renters because, unlike 
many smart locks, it fits over your existing door hardware, installing over 
your current lock without the need to drill or incur the wrath of your 
landlord. It's also a good option for apartments, where you may not be 
allowed to replace the lock without permission from the building management 
company. 

 Nuki offers an online guide that will help you determine whether the Smart 
Lock Pro will work with your particular hardware, and the company recommends 
that you use it on your phone while inspecting the lock. 

If the Smart Lock Pro doesn't work with your door it's worth taking a look at 
the Switchbot Lock Pro , which is designed to work with 99.9% of front door 
locks, and offers 16 different modes of entry. 

The Nuki Smart Lock Pro (5th Gen) is available to buy now direct from Nuki in 
the UK and other European countries for 229 (about $300 / AU$470). That's 
down from 255 (about $330 / AU$520) for the previous model. Details of prices 
and launch dates outside Europe have yet to be announced. You might also like 
Eufy's new camera smart lock covers blind spots your Ring doorbell might miss 
Philips' first Matter-compatible smart lock works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, 
and Google Assistant seamlessly Ring is giving two of its best security 
cameras a free video-quality upgrade this week



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/this-renter-friendly-smart-lock-f
its-over-your-existing-door-hardware-and-costs-less-than-you-might-expect


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