“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
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:
*use the name the Nuki device has in your Alexa app
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:
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.
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:
That’s it! Now you can easily control your door with Alexa and enjoy the Matter-powered efficiency.
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):
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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.