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See our ethics statement.Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The VergePart OfAmazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026: all of the latest dealssee all updates Cameron FaulknerCloseCameron FaulknerPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025.The Nuki Smart Lock is the best retrofit smart lock currently available for people who want a minimalist, feature-packed upgrade to their preexisting deadlock. It’s currently selling for $149 at Amazon — its cheapest price ever — during the Big Spring Sale. Its fast unlocking speed, Matter-over-Thread support, and broad smart home compatibility impressed my colleague Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, enough for her to consider it the most advanced model she’s tested in her review.Nuki Smart Lock$149$19925% off$149The Nuki Smart Lock makes it easy to upgrade your home security system without replacing your entire lock. It installs in minutes and can even sense when you’re approaching, automatically unlocking the door for you. It supports every major smart home platform through Matter, and you can easily share digital access with friends or family — perfect for when you’re on vacation and need someone to water the plants.Read More$149 at AmazonRelatedAnker’s wireless charging pad offers Qi2 speeds for $15How to set up a Matter-over-Thread device in your smart homeHere are the best smart locks you can buy right nowThe Nuki Smart Lock’s pricing history is a bit confusing. It originally launched for $159.99 when we reviewed it in July 2025. Months later, the company raised the cost to $199.99 while addressing some of our major criticisms, namely that a paid subscription ($5.90 per month) was no longer necessary to remotely unlock the Nuki over Wi-Fi, or to receive lock activity notifications. By purchasing one now, you’re getting the best-ever price with all of the features we wish were available at no cost from the beginning.For what it’s worth, you never needed to pay for the subscription to get access to some of the Nuki Smart Lock’s best features. As mentioned earlier, it supports a Matter-over-Thread connection, which is free to use (assuming you have a Matter hub and a Thread border router) and yields huge battery savings compared to controlling the Nuki Smart Lock solely over Wi-Fi.Verge DealsSign up for Verge Deals to get deals on products we’ve tested sent to your inbox weekly.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. 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Nuki, a company specializing in retrofit smart lock solutions, has announced its first-ever price reduction, coinciding with Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026. According to reporting by Cameron Faulkner, editor at The Verge, the lock, currently retailing for $149 during the sale – a 25% discount from its previous price of $199 – represents the lowest price it has ever been offered. This reduction follows a previous price hike in late 2025, implemented after Nuki made previously paid subscriber-only features, such as remote unlocking via Wi-Fi and lock activity notifications, available without charge. Faulkner notes that the Nuki Smart Lock is currently considered the best retrofit smart lock available for users seeking a minimalist and feature-rich upgrade to their existing deadbolt.

The lock’s appeal lies in its ease of installation, rapid unlocking speed, and compatibility with Matter-over-Thread technology, offering expanded smart home integration. The product’s functionality includes automated unlocking upon approach, seamless integration with major smart home platforms, and the ability to share digital access with others, facilitating tasks like remotely unlocking for trusted individuals. A key element of the lock’s design is its support for Matter-over-Thread, which utilizes a free connection (assuming the user possesses a compatible Matter hub and Thread border router) and significantly reduces battery consumption compared to Wi-Fi-based control.

Notably, Faulkner clarifies that the subscription was unnecessary to utilize the lock’s primary features. The reduced price provides customers with access to the existing functionality previously reserved for paying subscribers. The Nuki Smart Lock originally launched at a price point of $159.99 in July 2025, subsequently increasing to $199.99 to incorporate improvements and address earlier criticisms regarding the subscription model. Faulkner highlights that the current offer represents the most affordable price available for the product, encompassing all of the features that were previously gated by a paid subscription. The lock’s success hinges on simplicity and seamless integration, appealing to a market seeking to modernize home security without necessitating a complete lock replacement.