Hello everyone,
We have a multi-family house, but only relatives live there. I want to switch to smart door locks and am considering whether to choose Nuki Ultra or Bold. The main differences are:
Nuki Smart Ultra:
Bold Elite SX33:
Prices are relatively similar for the complete package. There isn’t much difference. We have 1 main entrance door, 4 apartment doors, and 1 garage door.
1. First question: What is the name of the latch on the strike plate that allows the door to be opened without a key by simply pushing harder? (The latch basically doesn’t hold against the strike plate)
2. Second question: What are the strike plates called that have a latch allowing the door to be opened without a key by pushing harder? Are these also available for apartment doors? The strike plate height is 20cm (8 inches).
Use case: Children come home from school at midday. On the main entrance door strike plate, we have the latch “unlocked” so the children can enter anytime without a key or smartphone. At our apartment door, they have to knock or ring the bell.
With Nuki, the following would be possible:
With Bold, I don’t see this option. But you could give the children a clicker. If they lose it, you can simply deactivate it. This isn’t as problematic as losing a key.
3. What are your thoughts? All other common use cases should be similar. Which would you tend to choose? Does anyone have experience with either system?
We have a multi-family house, but only relatives live there. I want to switch to smart door locks and am considering whether to choose Nuki Ultra or Bold. The main differences are:
Nuki Smart Ultra:
- It actually turns the key, so it can open and close both the latch and the deadbolt
- If someone doesn’t have a smartphone, they can still lock and unlock with the traditional key
- Battery lasts about 6 months
Bold Elite SX33:
- The exterior knob is free-spinning. By activating it via smartphone or a clicker, the knob is engaged and you can lock or unlock. This extends battery life significantly
- If someone doesn’t have a smartphone, they can lock and unlock with the clicker
- Battery lasts about 2 years (and apparently even longer depending on use)
Prices are relatively similar for the complete package. There isn’t much difference. We have 1 main entrance door, 4 apartment doors, and 1 garage door.
1. First question: What is the name of the latch on the strike plate that allows the door to be opened without a key by simply pushing harder? (The latch basically doesn’t hold against the strike plate)
2. Second question: What are the strike plates called that have a latch allowing the door to be opened without a key by pushing harder? Are these also available for apartment doors? The strike plate height is 20cm (8 inches).
Use case: Children come home from school at midday. On the main entrance door strike plate, we have the latch “unlocked” so the children can enter anytime without a key or smartphone. At our apartment door, they have to knock or ring the bell.
With Nuki, the following would be possible:
- You unlock the latch on both the main entrance and apartment doors. The children could enter anytime. Via the app, you could lock both doors by engaging the deadbolt into the strike plate again. Then a key or clicker would be needed. So at certain times the children could just enter freely.
With Bold, I don’t see this option. But you could give the children a clicker. If they lose it, you can simply deactivate it. This isn’t as problematic as losing a key.
3. What are your thoughts? All other common use cases should be similar. Which would you tend to choose? Does anyone have experience with either system?
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nordanney11 Mar 2025 20:24tomtom79 schrieb:
Just ordered the new version with keypad for 359 euros. Let’s see how it performs.Keep me posted. I’m curious about it myself.
HausiKlausi11 Mar 2025 21:54I have a Nuki installed on a 100-year-old door. It closes a bit stiffly, which puts some strain on the lock. At first, I was skeptical about whether it would even work. But after the first few months, I can say – it’s great! We decided to do away with wireless keys completely, and now there is only a keypad (code) with an optional fingerprint scanner outside. This is the best solution for families with children, occasional dog sitters, and grandparents who need access from time to time. In addition, manual opening from the inside and emergency unlocking with a key from the outside are always possible. The best!
Malle Zwabber12 Mar 2025 11:18For a few days now, the Nuki Smart Lock Pro has also been available. With this version, you can actually keep the existing lock cylinder. Unfortunately, it's a bit too late for me since I have already equipped all my doors with the older version.
Hey,
thanks a lot for sharing your experiences. I initially ordered Nuki (not installed) and only later came across Bold and thought, "OK, Bold might be the one."
After delivery, I realized that they are not really suitable for thinner apartment doors because they stick out quite a bit. Well, that's just a matter of appearance.
Yesterday, I learned from Nuki that you can actually test the system for 30 days. I installed it last night. Here’s what I noticed:
thanks a lot for sharing your experiences. I initially ordered Nuki (not installed) and only later came across Bold and thought, "OK, Bold might be the one."
After delivery, I realized that they are not really suitable for thinner apartment doors because they stick out quite a bit. Well, that's just a matter of appearance.
Yesterday, I learned from Nuki that you can actually test the system for 30 days. I installed it last night. Here’s what I noticed:
- + Visually appealing. On the outside, it looks like a regular cylinder lock
- - When you "unlock" the door via the app, there is always a delay before the lock starts operating (regardless of how close you are)
- - Basically a no-go: extremely loud (no matter what speed setting you choose)
- - With Nuki, unlike with Nuki, you have to press 1-2 times more to unlock the door. Open the app, select the door > unlock > open the door > possibly another confirmation depending on settings
- + Nuki already has Wi-Fi integrated in the lock. Bold requires an additional "Connect" unit that needs to be placed nearby
In der Ruine12 Mar 2025 12:45netzplan schrieb:
- - With Nuki, unlike the first version, you have to press one to two times more to unlock the door. Open the app, select the door > unlock > open the door > possibly another prompt, depending on the settings
There is probably a much more convenient way using a routine or a widget. iOS or Android?