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| Feature | Nuki Smart Lock Go | SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8 | 4.3 | SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year | Nuki Smart Lock Go |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Thread Protocol | Bluetooth | Nuki Smart Lock Go |
| Lock/Unlock System | Remote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Fingerprint, Physical Key | Remote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Fingerprint, Face Recognition, NFC Tag, Apple Home Key, Physical Key | SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo |
| One-Time Password | Keypad required | YES | SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo |
| Periodic Password | Keypad required | YES | SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo |
| Anti-peep Password | NO | YES | SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo |
| Emergency Fingerprint | NO | YES | SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo |
| Weather Resistance | NO | NO | Tie |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Tie |
| Doorbell | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
What is in the box
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo ships with the lock, a Keypad Vision with face recognition and fingerprint, and a hub. The Nuki Smart Lock Go is the lock alone: a keypad for codes, or a Keypad 2 for fingerprints, is a separate purchase.
Entry methods
With the combo you can open by face, fingerprint, code, NFC tag, Apple Home Key, app or key, with an emergency fingerprint as well. The Nuki Smart Lock Go opens by app, Bluetooth, auto-unlock or key, and has no NFC or Home Key.
How it connects
The Nuki Smart Lock Go has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Thread in the lock. The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo uses Bluetooth and depends on the included hub for Wi-Fi and Matter, so the hub has to stay plugged in within range.
Battery
The SwitchBot runs on three rechargeable 18350 cells rated for about 9 months, with a CR123A as backup. The Nuki Smart Lock Go uses four AA batteries and Nuki publishes no battery life for it.
Alerts and sensing
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo adds a door open-close sensor, tamper alerts and alerts after repeated failed attempts. The Nuki Smart Lock Go reports lock and unlock events and low battery, but lists none of those three.
Which one to buy if
- you often arrive with your hands full
Face recognition on the SwitchBot keypad opens the door with no phone, key or touch.
- you want the lock to connect without a separate hub
The Nuki Smart Lock Go has Wi-Fi and Thread in the lock itself.
- guests need their own codes
The combo includes a keypad with one-time and periodic codes, which the Nuki needs an accessory for.
- a longer warranty matters to you
Nuki covers the Nuki Smart Lock Go for two years, SwitchBot its lock for one.
- + Warranty: 2 years
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Thread Protocol
- - Rating: 3.8 vs 4.3
- - Lock/Unlock System: Remote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Fingerprint, Physical Key vs Remote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Fingerprint, Face Recognition, NFC Tag, Apple Home Key, Physical Key
- + Rating: 4.3
- + Lock/Unlock System: Remote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Fingerprint, Face Recognition, NFC Tag, Apple Home Key, Physical Key
- + One-Time Password: YES
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
- - Connectivity: Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Thread Protocol
What owners say
Owners of both locks agree that fitting them over a euro cylinder is quick and drill-free, and both groups mention faulty units that the brand replaced. After that they notice different things. SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo owners rave about walking up with full hands and getting in by face, about temporary codes for guests and, if they had the older Pro Lock, about calibration that no longer locks them out; their warnings are rare but serious, a face match for a similar-looking relative and one lock opening on its own. Nuki Smart Lock Go owners love hands-free auto-unlock from the phone and a polished app, but felt misled that remote access and Alexa needed a paid add-on, and several describe motor errors within the first year and AA batteries that leaked.
Price history compared
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nuki vs SwitchBot: which smart lock is better?
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo, because it includes face recognition, fingerprint, keypad, NFC and Apple Home Key, plus a hub, in one box, and its owners rate it higher. The Nuki Smart Lock Go is the simpler lock with a two-year warranty and Wi-Fi built in.
What is the biggest difference between the Nuki Smart Lock Go and the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo?
Entry methods. The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo comes with a keypad that reads faces and fingerprints, while the Nuki Smart Lock Go opens with the phone, auto-unlock or key unless you buy a Nuki keypad.
Do the Nuki Smart Lock Go and the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo work with Matter and Apple Home?
Yes. Both work with Matter, Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Nuki Smart Lock Go does it over Thread from the lock, the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo through its included hub, and only the SwitchBot supports Apple Home Key.
Which battery lasts longer, Nuki Smart Lock Go or SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo?
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo is rated for about 9 months on its rechargeable cells. The Nuki Smart Lock Go runs on four AA batteries and has no published battery life.
Who should buy the Nuki Smart Lock Go?
Renters and budget buyers with a European cylinder who mainly open with their phone or auto-unlock, want Wi-Fi in the lock and value a two-year warranty.
Who should buy the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo?
Households that want to walk up and open by face or fingerprint, hand out guest codes and use Apple Home Key, all without buying accessories one by one.
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