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| Feature | Nuki Smart Lock Go | Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €109.00 | $79.00 | Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 |
| Rating | 3.9 | 4.5 | Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 |
| Weather Resistance | NO | IP53 | Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Thread Protocol | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Nuki Smart Lock Go |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Alexa | Nuki Smart Lock Go |
| Anti-peep Password | NO | YES | Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 |
| Lock/Unlock System | Remote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Fingerprint, Physical Key | Remote, Passcode, Fingerprint, Physical Key | Tie |
| Emergency Fingerprint | NO | NO | Tie |
| Doorbell | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
The door hardware
The Nuki Smart Lock Go sits on the inside of a European cylinder and leaves your key working. The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 replaces a standard deadbolt. They are not alternate firmwares for one hole. A renter with a euro cylinder cannot use the Wyze as a clamp-on, and a US deadbolt is outside what the Go is built to turn.
Reader and keypad
The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 includes fingerprint, an anti-peep keypad and a mechanical key. The Nuki Smart Lock Go includes the key you already have, plus phone and geolocation unlock. A code or a fingerprint on the Nuki means a separate keypad, and anti-peep entry is marked not supported. If the outside of the door must read a finger with no extra box, that is the Wyze.
Weather
The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 is IP53. The Nuki Smart Lock Go is not weather rated. Rain on a US entry is a reason to look at the Wyze, not a reason to mount the Go outdoors. The Go's write-up keeps it as an indoor retrofit even before the weather line.
Radios and apps
The Nuki Smart Lock Go lists 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Matter over Thread, with Apple Home, Google, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant. Remote unlock is a one-time purchase. The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 lists built-in 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Alexa, and remote control is included. Google and Home Assistant on the Wyze are not documented. Apple Home and Matter are marked not supported. Battery life on the Go is not documented. The Wyze is rated about 8 months.
Which one to buy if
- the door is a US deadbolt
The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 replaces that deadbolt with fingerprint and a keypad. The Nuki Smart Lock Go does not.
- you cannot replace a euro cylinder
The Nuki Smart Lock Go mounts over the cylinder and keeps the existing key, which is the renter case.
- a finger should open a US door
The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 has the fingerprint reader on the lock. The Nuki Smart Lock Go needs an accessory for that.
- you want Matter and Apple Home on a euro cylinder
The Nuki Smart Lock Go supports Matter over Thread and Apple Home. The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 marks both as not supported.
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Thread Protocol
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- - Price: €109.00 vs $79.00
- - Rating: 3.9 vs 4.5
- + Price: $79.00
- + Rating: 4.5
- + Weather Resistance: IP53
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Thread Protocol
- - Integrations: Alexa vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
What owners say
The praise lines up with the door each group actually has. Nuki Smart Lock Go owners talk about a mount that does not drill, which matters if they rent, and about the lock opening as they walk up with shopping. They also report motor faults inside the first year, AA cells that can swell, and a paid step before away-from-home control matches the brochure. Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 owners single out a fingerprint reader that gets better with use, a short install, and a USB-C backup they can reach in the cold. They accept a bulky body, a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi setup, and fingerprints that are hard to enroll for some older users. Neither group is reviewing the other door.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Nuki Smart Lock Go or Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2?
The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2, when the door is a US deadbolt. It adds IP53 sealing, a fingerprint reader and an anti-peep keypad, and it draws the stronger owner reception. The Nuki Smart Lock Go is the retrofit for a European cylinder, with Matter and the wider platform list.
What is the biggest difference between the Nuki Smart Lock Go and the Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2?
Hardware. The Nuki Smart Lock Go clamps onto a European cylinder. The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 replaces a deadbolt and puts fingerprint and keypad on the outside. Weather sealing follows the same split: IP53 on the Wyze, none on the Nuki.
Does the Nuki Smart Lock Go need a paid add-on?
Remote unlock is listed as a one-time purchase, and owners say away-from-home control and some integrations wait on that option. Local Bluetooth still works. The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 includes remote lock and unlock on its own Wi-Fi.
Which platforms does the Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 support?
Alexa, plus the Wyze app. Apple Home and Matter are marked not supported, and Google and Home Assistant are not documented. The Nuki Smart Lock Go supports Apple Home, Google, Alexa, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter over Thread.
Who should buy the Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2?
Homes replacing a US deadbolt that want fingerprint entry, a keypad, built-in Wi-Fi and an IP53 rating without a Matter setup.
Who should buy the Nuki Smart Lock Go?
Euro-cylinder doors, including rentals, that want phone and geolocation unlock and Apple Home or Matter, and that can treat a keypad as a later accessory.
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