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25th June 2025 Issue no. 759
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Innovative smart lock is NOW EVEN better
Precision-engineered for British doors to British standards, Ultion Nuki Plus surpasses its predecessor with built-in Wi-Fi, a rechargeable USB-C battery, and a sleek style upgrade. Ultion Nuki Plus has been specifically designed to safeguard British doors and can be installed in minutes to work with all leading smart home platforms, plus popular apps like Ring and Airbnb.
Featuring built-in Wi-Fi for remote access and a rechargeable USB-C battery, the lock’s technologies are all self-contained meaning there is no requirement for a separate bridge or charging pack.
Ultion Nuki Plus owners can also issue digital keys to friends, family or anyone who requires access to their home, and be notified when they open or close the door.
As well as meeting stringent physical and digital security standards, Ultion Nuki Plus is the only smart lock that can be operated by app, voice, keycode, key fob, fingerprint, and a police-approved key with Apple Find My technology so it can be located it if lost.
Available in black or white with a premium brushed steel control module, the lock is visible on the inside of the door only, so it does not alter the outside of a property, including listed buildings.
Ultion Nuki Plus is the result of a successful partnership with Austrian brand Nuki, the leading provider of smart, retrofittable access solutions in Europe.
By combining an Ultion lock with 3-Star Plus Diamond Sold Secure status, with a Nuki 3.0 Pro smart unit given the highest possible rating by Germany’s AV-Test GmbH Institute, Ultion Nuki Plus is a smart lock you can trust.
As well as being protected by state-of-the-art end-to-end encryption, Ultion Nuki Plus automatically goes into Lockdown Mode™ if it detects an attack, where a hidden firing pin secures the mechanism to stop it from being opened.
Ultion is so sure an intruder will not be able to access a property by snapping the lock, they include a unique £2,000 security guarantee.
Ultion Nuki Plus’s primary role is to keep the bad guys out and can be retrofitted to existing doors or added to new ones. No drilling, wiring, or calibration are needed, while installation to operation takes five minutes.
The lock is compatible with Ring, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, IFTTT, Control4, Airbnb, and the Nuki app, all straight from the box, meaning you do not have to replace it should you decide to switch platforms.
SPECIFICATIONS
Finish: Black or white with brushed steel
Batteries: USB-C rechargeable
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0
Compatibility: iOS, Android
Encryption: End-to-end with Challenge-Response (more info here)
Dimensions: 275mm x 60mm x 79mm (H x W x D)
Weight: 625g
A selection of accessories is also available, including a Wireless Fingerprint Keypad, Bluetooth key fob, Ultion KeyTag with Apple Find My, and external handles.
By linking Ultion Nuki Plus to the Airbnb app, when someone books a rental, they are instantly sent an electronic key giving them access to the property.
Ultion Nuki Plus has Sold Secure Diamond status. Few locks survive the test designed by the Master Locksmith Association and carried out by locksmiths.
The Ultion lock’s Secure by Design specification is approved by British police forces and carries the British Kitemark. The Ultion Nuki range is a partnership between British security leader, Ultion, and Austrian smart lock pioneer, Nuki.
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