Tap to Unlock via Google Wallet Home Keys

Nuki is expanding its Keypad 2 NFC with Google Wallet home keys, bringing the seamless convenience of Tap to Unlock to the entire Android ecosystem. Following the launch of the world's first Aliro-certified keypad for residential smart locks in the spring of this year, Android users – regardless of device manufacturer – can now securely enter their homes with a simple tap of their smartphone, without needing to open the Nuki app. 

True innovation never stands still. At the end of March 2026, Nuki cemented its reputation as an industry pioneer by launching the Keypad 2 NFC – the world’s very first Aliro-certified keypad for the residential sector. With the new smart access standard Aliro, electronic door locks communicate securely and seamlessly with smartphones and wearables. Now the Austrian company is opening the next chapter. The Keypad 2 NFC allows users to enter their homes with a simple tap using a compatible NFC-enabled Android phone – without the need to open the Nuki App.  

"Google Wallet home keys bring everyday convenience and security directly to the front door, making access as simple as tapping your phone. This integration underscores our commitment to a connected, seamless smart home experience through the Google Home ecosystem," states Jesse Stroh, Product Manager at Google. Ensuring that new functionalities are universally accessible across platforms is a core belief at Nuki. Co-founder and CEO Martin Pansy highlights this commitment: "With the Keypad 2 NFC, home access has become smarter, more secure, and more versatile than ever before. Bringing this seamless Tap to Unlock convenience to all our Android users, no matter what smartphone brand they use, fulfills our promise of a truly unified smart home experience."

Simply Added, Effortlessly Retrofitted

Currently, Google Wallet home keys are available as a preview for anyone who joins the Google Home Beta – general availability will follow shortly. But how exactly does the new Google option for the Keypad 2 NFC work? To use Google Wallet home keys, a Matter-enabled Nuki Smart Lock, a Google Matter/Thread hub, and an Android mobile device with Google Wallet and Google Home App are required. The digital key is added to Google Wallet directly from the Google Home app, allowing users to tap their phone against the keypad to enter their home instantly. Thanks to Nuki’s modular approach, where the Smart Lock and Keypad function as independent devices, upgrading an existing setup is entirely seamless: Matter-enabled Nuki Smart Locks can be retrofitted instantly simply by adding the NFC Keypad to the door.

One Keypad, Six Ways to Enter
With this latest unlocking option, the Keypad 2 NFC now offers six distinct ways to access the home: via Google Wallet home keys, Apple home key, Samsung Digital Home Key, Tap to Unlock in Nuki App mode, fingerprint, or a personalized access code. Users simply need to hold their mobile device near the Keypad 2 NFC to gain entry. Designed to comfortably accommodate families and guests, the keypad can store up to 20 fingerprints, 35 Tap to Unlock digital keys, and 200 distinct access codes.

The Nuki Keypad 2 NFC is available in black and white, featuring the recently introduced Theft Detection, for 179 euros. All prices stated are the manufacturer’s recommended retail prices (RRP).

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