So upgrade your caps with an intelligent lock – and the one that I recommend most

I am everything for smart home technology, but I can understand that many people do not share my views. Although I am currently touching all the possibilities, how I can live like a jetson, I also understand that many people hesitate to introduce robots and AI-powered technology into their houses because they change their lifestyle.

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If you are a Smart Lock Skeptic Nuki Smart Lock I have tested a low-foot solution that you may be rethinking. This cylindrically shaped Smart Lock fits the inner mechanism of its existing factual atomic, so that it does not change the external appearance of your door or withdraws the possibility of using your physical key to unlock the door.

To set up the Nuki Smart Lock, remove the thumb turnaround of your traditional Deadbolt and replace it with the Nuki. It even contains adhesive tape to transmit the external part of your juice tape so that it does not fall from retrofitting when installing the smart lock. It is a simple installation process that does not require craftsmanship.

Setting up in the app is just as easy as pairing your Smart Lock and it doesn't even require an account.

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The Nuki -Smart Lock is loud if it is not good if you snap and unlock. If you use the lock, there is always a buzzing sound and lets most people in the house know when the door was closed or unlocked. I don't care about a loud, intelligent castle, simply because it sounds old-fashioned, but the sound is not a deal breaker.

Each lock contains a cable for charging the nuki. If the battery goes out (which Nuki says that up to a year should be), you don't have to remove it or take the lock apart to charge it. Simply put the cable into a nearby outlet and connect it to the magnetic connection to the lock to charge the battery.

You can also use free locks by geofecing so that your nuki unlock your door if your smartphone establishes a connection to him via Bluetooth. The Nuki Smart Lock also offers auto-lock at fixed times, although it does not wait until the door is closed to close the lock.

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The Nuki Smart Lock does not support Amazon Alexa and Google Home in the box, but it also supports matter with which you can easily connect you to other Smart -Home automation systems such as Apple HomeKit.

I tested the Nuki Smart Lock for a few days before I added the subscription. Unfortunately, I am not a fan of monthly fees after I have spent a few hundred dollars for a product, especially if other intelligent locks offer most of the subscription offers from Nuki Premium for free.

Access to remote is not impractical for the daily use of most people, but it can be problematic if you have to let people in your home when you are gone. Many users like to have remote access to guests, dog hikers, cleaning staff and even younger family members, but they would have to avoid this if they want to avoid the subscription.

You could pay for additional to add a keyboard and enable visitors to have temporary access code. However, make sure that this would still not receive remote access.

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Nuki offers users who register for Nuki Premium before September 30th, an introductory advantage of a free lifespan subscription that is worth registering.

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The Nuki Smart Lock It is designed in such a way that it fits seamlessly with the existing dead bolts, which makes it a good option for tenants and homeowners who do not like the appearance of an intelligent castle on the outer door. However, it is also perfect for smart lock skeptics and technical people, as they can add the advantage of an intelligent lock without foregoing their existing physical keys.

You can also set up your Nuki Smart Lock without creating an account, so this is also a good option for users of data protection. However, the Nuki Smart Lock is comparatively expensive if you consider, add a keyboard for external operation and a subscription to the remote access, which makes it less as ideal for people with a budget.