{"id":356142,"date":"2026-03-24T21:12:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T21:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/356142\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T21:12:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T21:12:10","slug":"nukis-nfc-lock-keypad-has-tap-to-unlock-for-samsung-phones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/356142\/","title":{"rendered":"Nuki&#8217;s NFC lock Keypad has tap-to-unlock for Samsung phones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t<img width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Nuki-Keypad-2-NFC-4.jpg\" class=\"skip-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Since the CSA released <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/tobinrichardson_the-smart-lock-standard-that-could-replace-activity-7432870734873522177-E1zt?utm_source=social_share_send&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop_web&amp;rcm=ACoAABZEdyMBYWFS22ByIcAlI0mOYMNZbPHHlU4\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aliro 1.0<\/a>, the floodgates have opened for smart lock manufacturers to release solutions that require only a simple tap to unlock. Nuki just announced the Keypad 2 NFC, which adds that function to a lock you might already have.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/41pjRh5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Keypad 2 NFC from Nuki<\/a> looks unassuming. On the surface, it\u2019s just a numerical keypad with a fingerprint reader that one can place anywhere near a compatible smart lock. That\u2019s nothing new.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s new is the added NFC reader under the keypad in this welcome redesign, allowing Nuki\u2019s Keypad 2 NFC to unlock its paired lock with a simple tap, just like a quick tap used to pay with a credit card.<\/p>\n<p>The keypad is Aliro-certified, which is the new lock standard the CSA has developed to integrate secure standardized communication across different smart home ecosystems. It\u2019s from the same group that implemented Matter, meaning the devices it works with will work with other Matter devices in your home.<\/p>\n<p>\tAdvertisement &#8211; scroll for more content<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nuki.io\/en-us\/company\/press-releases\/keypad-2-nfc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nuki says<\/a> the lock works with Apple Home and Samsung SmartThings, though the Aliro standard suggests other wallet apps will have access in the future. Samsung recently announced the addition of <a href=\"https:\/\/9to5google.com\/2026\/03\/02\/samsungs-digital-home-key-uwb-and-nfc\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Digital Home Keys in Samsung Wallet<\/a>, adding the capability to Galaxy devices in supported regions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"512\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Nuki-Keypad-2-NFC-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-709329\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Nuki has not noted that Google Wallet is under consideration, though the company said this at request for comment:<\/p>\n<p>The Aliro standard itself is still in a very early stage. There will be continuous improvements in the future and Nuki is constantly working with wallet providers to enhance interoperability.<\/p>\n<p>Google Wallet is in line to support Aliro smart locks, but the company has yet to fully roll out support, unlike Samsung. When that happens, existing devices may begin to support Google Wallet\u2019s own digital keys.<\/p>\n<p>The Keypad 2 NFC needs a compatible Nuki Matter-enabled lock to function, so users will need to have an installed Smart Lock from the company. Users will also need a compatible hub to connect the device to Matter. The lock itself is Matter compatible as a standalone product, but this new Keypad 2 option, since it uses Aliro for contactless unlocking, is a little more restricted in use for the time being. That may change in the near future.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" height=\"512\" width=\"1024\" data-id=\"709330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Nuki-Keypad-2-NFC-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-709330\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" height=\"512\" width=\"1024\" data-id=\"709328\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Nuki-Keypad-2-NFC-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-709328\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t use one of those wallet apps, the Nuki app provides NFC access, as well. That\u2019s on top of code and fingerprint access, if you want to go old-school. It takes two batteries for a year of power, and it can be secured wirelessly anywhere within range of Nuki\u2019s Smart Lock.<\/p>\n<p>The Nuki Keypad 2 NFC launches today for $179 through the <a href=\"https:\/\/nuki.io\/en-us\/products\/keypad-2-nfc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">company\u2019s website<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/41pjRh5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a>. The Lock + Keypad 2 bundle is also available for $289.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/9to5google.com\" aria-label=\"Add 9to5Google as a preferred source on Google\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"google-preferred-source-badge-dark\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-preferred-source-badge-dark.png\" alt=\"Add 9to5Google as a preferred source on Google\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"google-preferred-source-badge-light\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-preferred-source-badge-light.png\" alt=\"Add 9to5Google as a preferred source on Google\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer-affiliate\">FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. <a href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/about\/#affiliate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4lyPoXe\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-708704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774386730_458_750x150-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"140\"\/><\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Since the CSA released Aliro 1.0, the floodgates have opened for smart lock manufacturers to release solutions that&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":356143,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[85,46,321,125],"class_list":{"0":"post-356142","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-mobile","8":"tag-il","9":"tag-israel","10":"tag-mobile","11":"tag-technology"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/356142","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=356142"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/356142\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/356143"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=356142"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=356142"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=356142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}