What do you do with your house keys (for those that use their phone as a car key)?

[neil_c]

We had a moment yesterday, where we got home and realised neither of us had a house key on us.

It’s because we normally have a house key on our car keys, but now we‘ve got a Tesla and use the app to lock/unlock, it’s all a new routine.

Im wondering what you do? Do you have a phone case with a key(s) in it, or another solution.

Please share!

 

[neil_c]

If homekit can access the phones location sensors (which I assume it can) then you could create automations to automatically lock and unlock based on the location of the homekit users.

User enters geofence (or user connects to home wifi)
Nuki unlock door
Wait 5 minutes
Nuki lock door.

Therefore, no need to interact with any apps to lock/unlock.

There is definitely a “Connects to wifi“ option in HomeKit, I saw it earlier.

I may give that a test while wife is out!

 

[neil_c]

There is definitely a “Connects to wifi“ option in HomeKit, I saw it earlier.

I may give that a test while wife is out!

I can’t find the option now…

 

[Mrklaw]

Interesting, I noticed it didn’t have the “Open Door” option, but you’re saying that Unlock in Homeki, is actually the equivalent of the Open Door button on the Nuki app?

Yes

In theory makes sense - if you have that based on your door then it’s the only way you can get into your house

Issue for me is no confirmation is asked - it just does it

 

[neil_c]

I can’t find the option now…

Found it.

It was in Siri Shortcuts.

 

[neil_c]

Yes

In theory makes sense - if you have that based on your door then it’s the only way you can get into your house

Issue for me is no confirmation is asked - it just does it

 

[neil_c]

Also…

 

[neil_c]

So not so much HomeKit, but Siri Shortcuts seems to offer what you want (assuming you’re on iOS).

 

[Zilla91]

Do you need to create a custom Siri shortcut? The home app offers up some automatons for you

 

[neil_c]

Hmm

I don’t see those options. Maybe I need to create an automation for it?

I also can’t find a way to use my 12.9” iPad Pro as a hub. App tell me I need an Apple TV or a HomePod…

 

[neil_c]

 

[neil_c]

I also can’t find a way to use my 12.9” iPad Pro as a hub. App tell me I need an Apple TV or a HomePod…

Can’t do it anymore.

HomeKit hubs limited to just HomePod and Apple TV in iOS 16 - 9to5Mac

Apple has put a renewed emphasis on HomeKit this year with iOS 16, bringing a completely redesigned Home app ahead...

9to5mac.com

 

[spdpsba]

Can’t do it anymore.

HomeKit hubs limited to just HomePod and Apple TV in iOS 16 - 9to5Mac

Apple has put a renewed emphasis on HomeKit this year with iOS 16, bringing a completely redesigned Home app ahead...

9to5mac.com

Sorry simple question- is that Nuki pro 3 simple to fit for someone who has limited DIY skills?

 

[Zilla91]

Sorry simple question- is that Nuki pro 3 simple to fit for someone who has limited DIY skills?

Forgot to respond to you. Yeah, it's so easy to fit and it literally takes minutes to fit

 

[neil_c]

Sorry simple question- is that Nuki pro 3 simple to fit for someone who has limited DIY skills?

I have V limited (if any) DIY skills!

You unbox it, select your backplate (based on the type of lock), attach the backplate (mine is one that secures to the protruding part of the lock) and then clip the actual Nuki smart lock to the backplate. Job done.

 

[neil_c]

Good video:

 

[Mrklaw]

Installation is easy. What’s less easy is having the perfect cylinder for it. I’d recommend a cylinder with thumb turn as on previous pages, and getting the necessary adapter from nuki (they’ll post to you for free)

 

[Jason71]

For those playing with the homekit vs Nuki functions you might find this youtube video helpful:

I have an Android so it's all Greek to me

 

[randompixel]

How are people finding the smart locks having lived with them for a while now?


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[Cardo]

How are people finding the smart locks having lived with them for a while now?


Some Black Friday deals have started.

Ultion Nuki

Control your door lock from anywhere. Comes with a physical Ultion key for manual operation. Auto-unlock on approach, and send electronic guest keys. Backed by our £2000 security guarantee. Use existing fixings — no drilling or wiring, and works on UK doors in minutes. Inside is an Ultion 3...

www.ultion-lock.co.uk

I’ve lived with my Nukis for many years. Couldn’t go back to carrying keys.

 

[thax1]

Fitted a Yale Conexis L2 a few weeks ago.
Having read a bunch of reviews that said how difficult it was, I thought the instructions were excellent and very straightforward.

The app has been updated (Yale bought a US smart lock company and nicked their software apparently ).
Hardware feels very well made and sturdy both in installation and usage.

Cleaners and son #1 have RFID tags, but wife and I just use the Auto Unlock on the iPhone app, just like the Tesla.
Bought a bunch more tags as they’re only a few quid. Easy to code up in 30 seconds if you need to ‘cut’ a spare, or you can send a virtual key apparently.

No failures so far , but I do keep a spare backdoor key in the car just in case…