Nuki Smart Lock Ultra (EU): what it works with
Nuki · model Smart Lock Ultra · For Europe
- Matter Yes, over Thread
- Apple Home Via Matter
- Google Home Via Matter
- Amazon Alexa Via Matter
- SmartThings Via Matter
- Home Assistant Via Matter
Thread-based Matter is how the Nuki Smart Lock Ultra reaches Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant, and the lock is CSA-certified. Wi-Fi is built in, so remote access needs no Nuki Bridge. It's a cylinder lock: the 58 mm Universal Cylinder replaces yours. The battery is built in and recharges in about 2 hours, and there's no keypad on the lock itself.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Thread | CSA lists 'Nuki Smart Lock Ultra' (hardware 11.12, firmware 1.4.1, certified 2025-11-18) with Thread and Bluetooth transport.[1],[5] Other Matter smart locks |
| Apple Home | Via Matter | Matter over Thread. Nuki's Matter help page covers the Ultra and says you need a hub that supports Matter via Thread; a Wi-Fi-only Matter hub will not work.[4],[5] |
| Google Home | Via Matter | Matter over Thread, which needs a Thread border router.[4],[5] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Matter | Matter over Thread, which needs a Thread border router.[4],[5] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter | Nuki's Matter help page names Samsung SmartThings hubs for Matter via Thread; a Thread border router is needed.[4],[5] |
| Home Assistant | Via Matter | Nuki's Matter help page lists Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 as a hub for Matter via Thread. Home Assistant needs a Thread border router for this.[4],[5] |
“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.
Specs that matter for setup
- Radio: Nuki's Ultra datasheet lists Bluetooth Low Energy, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Thread (IEEE 802.15.4). The CSA listing names Thread and Bluetooth as Matter transports.
- Hub: Built-in Wi-Fi gives remote access without a Nuki Bridge. Matter control needs a Thread border router.
- Local control: No Nuki source describes offline or local-only control explicitly.
- Fit: Ships with an integrated Universal Cylinder (58 mm) that replaces your existing cylinder; Nuki's comparison table says a cylinder change is required.
- Keypad: No keypad on the lock. Nuki lists Keypad, Keypad 2 and Keypad 2 Pro as separate accessories.
- Power: Recharges in about 2 hours, on or off the door; Nuki warns when it drops below 20%.
Before you buy
- Matter needs a Thread border router; Nuki says a Wi-Fi-only Matter hub will not work.
- Installation means swapping your existing cylinder for the integrated one.
- Keypads are separate accessories.
Quick answers
- Does the Nuki Smart Lock Ultra (EU) work with Apple Home?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Apple Home's Matter pairing. It uses Thread, so you also need a Thread border router. Matter over Thread. Nuki's Matter help page covers the Ultra and says you need a hub that supports Matter via Thread; a Wi-Fi-only Matter hub will not work. More smart locks for Apple Home
- Does the Nuki Smart Lock Ultra (EU) work with Google Home?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Google Home's Matter pairing. It uses Thread, so you also need a Thread border router. Matter over Thread, which needs a Thread border router. More smart locks for Google Home
- Does the Nuki Smart Lock Ultra (EU) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Amazon Alexa's Matter pairing. It uses Thread, so you also need a Thread border router. Matter over Thread, which needs a Thread border router. More smart locks for Amazon Alexa
- Does the Nuki Smart Lock Ultra (EU) work with SmartThings?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with SmartThings' Matter pairing. It uses Thread, so you also need a Thread border router. Nuki's Matter help page names Samsung SmartThings hubs for Matter via Thread; a Thread border router is needed. More smart locks for SmartThings
- Does the Nuki Smart Lock Ultra (EU) work with Home Assistant?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Home Assistant's Matter pairing. It uses Thread, so you also need a Thread border router. Nuki's Matter help page lists Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 as a hub for Matter via Thread. Home Assistant needs a Thread border router for this. More smart locks for Home Assistant
Sources
- Three times faster — Nuki manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Smart Lock Generations — Nuki manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Smart Lock Ultra Datenblatt — Nuki manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Setting up your Matter integration — Nuki manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Nuki Smart Lock Ultra - CSA-IOT — Connectivity Standards Alliance certification · accessed Oct 12, 2026
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