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TL;DR Nuki has unveiled the Keypad 2 NFC, which uses the same secure NFC tech behind contactless payments.
The keypad works with Apple Home Key, Samsung Digital Home Key, and Aliro-compatible wallets.
You can pick up the keypad immediately for $179, or grab the smart lock bundle for $289.
Keys are starting to feel outdated, and Nuki is embracing that change. The company’s latest idea (teased last month) is to make your front door work more like a payment terminal: tap, unlock, and you’re in.
At the center of this push is the new Nuki Keypad 2 NFC, which lets you unlock your door without touching it, using the same Near Field Communication (NFC) technology found in tap-to-pay. If you’ve ever paid with your phone or smartwatch, you already get the idea: just hold your device near the keypad and you’re in.
NFC has been battle-tested in payments for years, relying on short-range encrypted communication that’s both fast and secure. Nuki is essentially taking that trust and applying it to home access.
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You don’t need to change your whole setup, either. If you already have a Matter-compatible Nuki Smart Lock, adding the Keypad 2 NFC is simple. Just pair it, and you’re ready to go in minutes. There’s no complicated installation or rewiring needed.
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