Nuki and Alexa speak Matter: Faster voice control for Smart Locks

“Alexa, unlock home door*!” Imagine being able to open your door effortlessly with just your voice.

This is already possible if you connect your device to the Alexa integration via Nuki Web. The new Matter integration for Smart Locks of the 4th generation and Alexa takes things to the next level. Matter offers faster response times and greater efficiency all around.

*use the name the Nuki device has in your Alexa app

What’s new with Nuki, Alexa, and Matter?

The Nuki Smart Lock 4th generation now supports Matter-enabled integration with Amazon Alexa. Matter as a communication standard was built from the ground up for smart home devices and offers strong advantages because of that. Here’s how Matter takes your Smart Lock to the next level:

1. Consistent voice commands: You can continue to use familiar voice commands with Alexa, such as “Alexa, lock home door*”, maintaining seamless functionality.
2. Simplified setup: Connect your Smart Lock directly to Alexa via Matter streamlining the setup process and making it easier to connect your device.

*use the name the Nuki device has in your Alexa app

Four key benefits of Matter integration

When it comes to smart utilities, Matter is a considerably more efficient and precise way of “communicating” between devices. For Nuki Smart Locks, these are the four main benefits of Matter integration:

1. Faster response times: Commands are processed almost instantly, offering a faster and more reliable operation
2. 30% longer battery life: Matter’s efficient technology extends your lock’s battery life by 30%, reducing the frequency of battery changes or charges
3. Enhanced interoperability: Effortless communications with other smart devices in your smart home, improving overall smart home connectivity
4. Boosted security: Keeps data local within your home, enhancing your privacy and security

Matter as a communication standard can sit on top of different protocols like Wi-Fi, Thread, or Ethernet. Nuki takes advantage of Matter over Thread, which offers even more benefits for smart home users. Just like Matter, Thread as a protocol was built specifically for smart home devices.

Here’s what you need to set things up

Setting up the Matter-enabled connection between your Nuki Smart Lock and Amazon Alexa is very simple. With the new Matter integration for 4th generation locks, all you need is:

1. Nuki Smart Lock (4th generation): Make sure you have a Nuki Smart Lock installed.
2. Alexa device: Amazon Echo that supports Matter via Thread (alternatively you can also use other hubs that support Matter via Thread).
3. Setup the connection: Install the Nuki App on your phone and follow the steps in the app:

• Select “Features & Configuration”
• Go to “Smart Home”
• Select “Matter”
• Select “Activate”
• Open your Alexa app and follow the instructions there to finish the setup

That’s it! Now you can easily control your door with Alexa and enjoy the Matter-powered efficiency.

What about older Nuki Smart Lock generations?

Please note that the new Matter integration is only available for 4th generation Nuki Smart Locks. For those who own earlier generation devices, you can continue using Alexa’s voice control through the Nuki Web integration. Just make sure your Smart Lock is connected to Nuki Web.

Here’s a quick comparison table to see the requirement differences between older generations (without Matter) and the 4th generation (with Matter):

At the end, it’s all about convenience

By bringing Nuki, Matter, and Amazon Alexa together, you add another simple way of managing your smart home to your arsenal. With this update your Nuki Smart Lock turns your home even smarter, safer, and easier to control.

Activate Matter now and enjoy effortless access to your home.