Nuki Launches NFC Keypad With Tap-to-Unlock as Smart Lock Industry Embraces Aliro Standard
Samsung already supports the new standard while Google is still catching up
The device represents the first wave of products built on Aliro, a new standard designed to replace proprietary smart lock systems with a universal tap-to-unlock experience. Users will be able to unlock their doors with a simple NFC tap from their phone, similar to how contactless payments work.
Notably, Samsung has already added Aliro support to its devices, while Google has yet to implement the standard on Android — an unusual reversal given Google's typically early adoption of smart home standards.
The Keypad 2 NFC adds the tap-to-unlock capability to Nuki locks that users may already own, providing an upgrade path without replacing the entire lock system.
Analysis
Why This Matters
Aliro could do for smart locks what Matter did for smart home devices — create a universal standard that eliminates vendor lock-in. The fact that products are already shipping signals the standard has real industry momentum.
Background
Smart locks have been hampered by fragmented ecosystems, with each manufacturer requiring its own app. Aliro aims to standardise access control using NFC, making any compatible phone a universal key.
What to Watch
When Google adds Aliro support to Android, and whether Apple follows suit with native integration.