Meet Nuki, the Smarter Lock.

You might be wondering: Who is Nuki? And who’s behind this smart lock company from Austria? Well, you’re in the right place.

Yes, we’re another smart lock company – but not just any. We’re the one you need to know because we bring the smarter lock to you. Learn more about the story behind Nuki, discover our values, and see for yourself what makes our product truly stand out.

Where sibling rivalry sparks innovation

Two brothers. One mission: Build something that changes the game.

Martin and Jürgen Pansy weren’t just childhood rivals on the tennis or soccer field. They were visionaries in the making. From an early age, competition fueled them. But it wasn’t only about beating each other. It was about pushing limits and building something that truly matters. But what if they joined forces to build something meaningful? That became their greatest challenge yet. More than a dream, it was a shared vision: to shape the future together.

Today, they’re not just brothers. They’re co-founders who redefined how Europe thinks about home access. With Nuki, they didn’t just create a smart lock. They created a movement.

Bringing Nuki to life wasn’t always easy. It took drive, late-night working sessions, and early failures. And what’s most important: The American 'anything’s possible' mindset in their veins and an unshakable belief in a shared vision. They didn’t stop until they built Europe’s #1 smart lock.

Being number one in Europe is just the beginning. Now the two brothers are more than ready for the next challenge: making American doors smarter.

The idea was born

It was 2014. Jürgen, the older brother, wanted to go on a bike ride, facing a small but maddening problem: Where do I stash my keys in my cycling gear? There wasn’t a good answer. And that’s when it hit him.

What if you didn’t need a key at all? What if the smartphone you already use to pay and carry everywhere could unlock your door too?

Fast forward to 2015. Armed with a bold idea and a working prototype, Martin and Jürgen took their vision to the world. Guess what? The world responded. Their Kickstarter campaign became the most successful crowdfunding launch at the time. Thousands backed their mission. The message was clear: people were more than ready for a more innovative and simpler way to access their homes. Because let’s be honest: Who needs keys in the 21st century? It was the breakthrough for the two ambitious brothers. 

It’s June 2025. Nuki Smart Locks now power over 1.5 billion lock operations per year. We have over 800,000 satisfied customers across Europe. That’s not just growth. That’s transformation at scale. This journey speaks for itself and we are proud of it. 

Never stop dreaming big

Being number one in Europe is just the beginning for Martin, Jürgen and the passionate team behind Nuki. 

“We're ready for the next challenge: making American doors smarter.”
- Martin Pansy

“And we know the only way to win is with the perfect product - one built specifically for American doors, invisible from the outside, and packed with more of what matters.”
- Jürgen Pansy

So that’s exactly what we built…

Introducing: The Smarter Lock

The Nuki Smart Lock in fact is a smarter lock built as a retrofit smart access solution for existing U.S. single-deadbolt cylinders. We’ve engineered a brushless motor into a stunning, award-winning design that unlocks your door in under a second and lasts up to 12 months on a single battery charge. It’s insanely fast, incredibly efficient, and above all, secure. 

Because your security is our priority, we’re setting a new standard for smart home security: We don’t store your data in the cloud, you don’t need an account, and you stay in complete control.  Everything is safeguarded with state-of-the-art encryption commonly used by online banks, so your privacy stays just that: private.

And we get it – your time is valuable. That’s why the installation is quick and easy. It takes just around 15 minutes without any drilling.  

Need more reasons to upgrade?

• Unlock remotely or check your door status anytime, from anywhere – with Nuki Premium
• Open your door hands-free – via Nuki’s popular Auto Unlock feature
• Customize everything in the Nuki app – the highest-rated smart lock app in Europe by the way
• Choose from different access options for even more convenience: Unlock via smartphones, smartwatches, code, fingerprint and even the physical key

Additionally, it offers comprehensive support for Matter and integrates with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant, and more, allowing for seamless connected home experiences.

And the best part?
Changing batteries is finally a thing of the past. Leave your old smart lock behind and switch to Nuki’s rechargeable Smart Lock that’s built for the future of smart access.

Join Martin and Jürgen on the road to smarter access

What began as a bold idea in Austria has become Europe’s leading smart lock solution, that is now coming to the U.S.