Nuki Smart Lock Pro (5th Gen) review
By Tom Calder
We no longer recommend this model, so it no longer appears in our buying guides. In its place, we now recommend Nuki Smart Lock Go (2025) with Keypad in our Smart locks guide.
Key specs
The maker's figures.
- Type
- Clamp-on — existing euro-cylinder stays in place (no cylinder change, no drilling)
- Access methods
- App, built-in WiFi, Matter over Thread, optional Keypad 2
- Battery life
- Built-in rechargeable Li-ion; magnetic 2-hour charge on or off the door; Nuki claims ~4–6 months on WiFi, ~9–12 on Thread
- Insurance
- Clamp-on — existing BS3621 lock underneath stays functional
The more insurance-friendly of the two Nuki locks we compare: it clamps onto the existing thumbturn rather than replacing the cylinder, so a BS3621-rated lock underneath stays exactly as it was. Built-in WiFi and Matter support mean no separate bridge is needed, and Nuki prices it well below the Ultra.
- Best for
- Households who want to keep their existing BS3621-rated cylinder in place while adding WiFi-connected smart access with Matter support.
- Skip it if
- Your existing cylinder isn't a standard euro-profile thumbturn
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Researched, not used. We haven't used this product. This review is built from the maker's specifications, owner reports and our own sizing.
What we like
- Clamps onto the existing thumbturn without replacing the cylinder, so any current BS3621-rated lock stays functional underneath
- Built-in WiFi and Matter (over Thread) support without a separate bridge
- A lower RRP than the Ultra
Worth knowing
- The 5th-generation unit (2025) is a full redesign — compact stainless cylinder, brushless motor, built-in battery — so older '4th generation' reviews and listings describe a different lock
- Nuki itself makes no BS3621 or insurance-approval claim for the unit
- Full PIN/fingerprint entry needs the separately sold Keypad 2
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Who shouldn't buy this
Skip this if your existing cylinder isn't a standard euro-profile thumbturn; check compatibility against Nuki's own documentation before buying.
This is a Researched review: we haven't used this product. We check every specification against at least two independent sources, re-check the UK price on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and say plainly who it isn't for. Commissions never change a rating.
If this isn’t the one
Best for Homeowners who want to add app and PIN access to an existing UK cylinder lock without swapping out their current deadlock.
Best for Households wanting to replace their entire door handle with a keyless smart handle rather than just adding an actuator.
as of 5 Nov 2026, 22:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Best for Adding app and keypad entry to an existing door lock without changing the cylinder, at Nuki's lowest price.
as of 5 Nov 2026, 22:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.Free alerts for your home
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