Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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🔐 Best Smart Lock for Apple Home? Testing the Nuki Smart Lock + Keypad 2 (Now in the U.S.)

Looking for a smart lock that works with Apple Home, Matter, and is easy enough for the whole family to use? In this video, I review and install the new Nuki Smart Lock and Keypad 2—a popular smart lock brand from Europe that’s now officially launching in the United States.

I tested it for Apple HomeKit integration, Matter over Thread support, geofencing, fingerprint access, and more to see if it’s the best smart lock for families and whether it’s worth installing on your front door.

Find out how it performs, what I love about it, what’s missing (no Home Key?), and why I almost kept this lock for myself.

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Video is sponsored by Nuki.
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📺 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS
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▶ HomeKit 101 Playlist: Getting Started
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▶ Smart Lock Playlist:
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
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00:00 - Intro: Why My Neighbor Needed a Smart Lock
00:43 - What Is the Nuki Smart Lock?
02:24 - Unboxing
03:30 - Install & Setup
05:00 - Apple Home + Matter Setup
05:35 - Testing Lock Features (Keypad, App, Fingerprint)
07:13 - Installing at My Friend's House
08:12 - Pros & Cons (Nuki Premium?)
11:20 - Final Verdict: Should You Try It?
13:00 - Price & Availability

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