# Nuki Keypad 2

Nuki Keypad 2 is a practical accessory when a Matter-capable Nuki lock already fits the door. Buy it for PIN and fingerprint entry, not because it changes the Matter setup path.

Canonical page: https://matterhome.io/devices/nuki-keypad-2
Markdown page: https://matterhome.io/devices/nuki-keypad-2.md
Author: Matterhome Editorial Team
Author profile: https://matterhome.io/authors/matterhome-editorial-team
Edited and fact-checked by: JC Martinez
Editor profile: https://matterhome.io/authors/jc-martinez

## Device Facts

- Brand: Nuki
- Model: Keypad 2
- Product type: Smart Lock Keypad Accessory for Matter-over-Thread Nuki Locks
- Category: Locks
- Connection: Matter over Thread
- Matter status: Nuki Keypad 2 is covered here as an accessory for Matter-over-Thread Nuki Smart Locks; Matter control comes from the paired Nuki lock.
- Launch date: 2024
- Thread border router required: Yes
- Brand hub required: No
- Typical price range: €159 / $159
- Markets: Global
- Review status: Compatibility guide
- Product image: https://matterhome.io/content-assets/devices/nuki-keypad-2/product.webp
- Product image alt text: Nuki Keypad 2 with number pad and fingerprint reader
- Product image source: https://media.crystallize.com/nuki-production/24/12/2/128/nuki-keypad2.png

## Ecosystem Support

- Apple Home: Limited
- Google Home: Limited
- Alexa: Limited
- SmartThings: Limited
- Home Assistant: Limited

## Best For

- Households that want entry without handing out phones
- Nuki lock owners who want fingerprint and PIN access
- Guest, cleaner, or family access where a keypad is easier than app invites

## Skip If

- You do not already plan to use a compatible Nuki Smart Lock
- You need NFC tap-to-unlock
- You expect keypad administration to live entirely in your Matter ecosystem app

## Setup Notes

- Pair Keypad 2 with a compatible Nuki Smart Lock in the Nuki app.
- Use the paired Matter-over-Thread lock for Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, or Home Assistant control.
- Manage keypad users, fingerprints, and PIN behavior where Nuki directs for the paired lock.

## Known Limitations

- Keypad 2 should be evaluated as a lock accessory, not as a standalone Matter device.
- Fingerprints, PINs, and access schedules may not be portable across every Matter app.
- It does not add Thread coverage or replace the lock's Matter controller requirement.

## Pros

- Adds PIN and fingerprint entry to compatible Nuki locks
- Useful companion for Matter-over-Thread Nuki lock setups
- Rated by Nuki for outdoor use with IP54 protection
- Works without giving every guest a phone

## Cons

- Accessory, not the Matter lock endpoint itself
- Requires a compatible Nuki Smart Lock for any Matter-connected setup
- Ecosystem apps may not manage all keypad permissions directly

## Sources

- https://nuki.io/en/products/keypad-2
- https://nuki.io/en/products/product-details/keypad-2-technical-details
- https://nuki.io/en/company/news/nuki-now-supports-matter
- https://media.crystallize.com/nuki-production/24/12/2/128/nuki-keypad2.png

## This is an accessory, not the lock

Nuki Keypad 2 belongs in the Matter conversation only because it pairs with Matter-capable Nuki Smart Locks. It is not the device that joins Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, or Home Assistant. The paired lock does that.

That distinction helps set expectations. Buy the keypad for PINs and fingerprints. Do not buy it expecting to avoid the lock's Thread border router requirement or to move every access rule into a Matter app.

## Where it helps

The keypad is useful for people who should not need the app: kids, cleaners, visiting family, short-term guests, or anyone who just needs a code or fingerprint. It can make a Nuki lock feel less phone-dependent.

The setup still lives around Nuki's lock ecosystem. Pair the keypad in Nuki, test backup entry, and make sure the paired Matter lock is already reliable before handing out codes.

## Choose NFC only if you need tap-to-unlock

Keypad 2 NFC is the sibling to compare if tap-to-unlock is the reason you are shopping. If a fingerprint reader and PINs are enough, the regular Keypad 2 keeps the accessory story simpler.