Product name
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Keypad 2 NFC
Summary
Quick summary what this request is about.
Enable support for enrolling and using standard NFC-compatible key fobs/cards (e.g. MIFARE, NTAG, ISO14443) with the Keypad 2 NFC, in addition to smartphones.
Features
Allow the Keypad 2 NFC to
- third-party NFC tokens (key fobs, cards, wristbands),
- Assign permissions to NFC tokens in the same way as entry codes
- Manage tokens via the app (add/remove, audit, naming, permissions)
- Support widely used NFC standards (e.g. MIFARE Ultralight, DESFire, NTAG)
- Optionally allow UID-based or secure-sector authentication modes
- Provide audit logs for NFC token usage (like keypad codes)
This would bring NFC token functionality in line with existing keypad PIN management.
Reason
Currently, Nuki Keypad 2 NFC only supports NFC via smartphones, which limits its usefulness in business and shared-access environments.
For business use cases:
- Official Nuki Fob devices are significantly more expensive (£55 per fob)
- Replacement costs are high when fobs are lost
- There is no ability to integrate with existing NFC ecosystems
By contrast, NFC key fobs/cards:
- Cost £1–£5 each
- Are widely deployed in offices, gyms, co-working spaces, and residential buildings
- Are already used in other access systems such as Paxton and Ubiquiti’s UniFi Access
This feature would significantly expand Nuki’s viability as a lightweight access control system.
Examples
How would you like to use this feature?
List all usecases you can think of!
SME Office Access Control
- Retrofit access control where wired systems such as Paxton, HID are not feasible
- Employees use cheap NFC fobs instead of expensive proprietary remotes
- Easy onboarding/offboarding without reissuing physical keys
Contractors & Temporary Access
- Issue temporary NFC fobs to contractors, cleaners, or maintenance staff
- Revoke instantly without needing to collect keys
- Avoid sharing PIN codes between multiple users
Multi-Tenant Buildings / Co-working Spaces
- Each tenant gets NFC fobs/cards
- Easier than managing multiple PIN codes
- Scales better as occupancy grows
HMO / Rental Properties
- Landlords issue NFC fobs to tenants
- Replace lost fobs cheaply
- No need to change locks or reset codes frequently
Integration with Existing Access Ecosystems
- Businesses already using UniFi Access or similar systems could reuse the same NFC tokens
- Reduces friction and duplication of credentials
Schools / Training Centres
- Students use ID cards or NFC wristbands
- Controlled access to rooms without needing smartphones
Accessibility / Non-Smartphone Users
Ideal for:
- Elderly users
- Children
- Users without smartphones
Security Improvements Over PIN Codes
- Reduces risk of PIN sharing or observation (shoulder surfing)
- Enables unique credential assignment per user with audit trails
High-Traffic Entrances
- Faster “tap-to-unlock” interaction vs entering PINs
- Improved user flow in busy environments
This feature would significantly expand Nuki’s viability as a scalable, low-cost, retrofit access control solution for multi-user environments.