Geofence size for Auto Unlock

This article concerns:
  • Smart Lock
  • Opener
  • Smart Door

In the Nuki App you have set the location of your Smart Lock, Smart Door or Opener. The geofence is a virtual fence drawn around this location. It acts as an invisible barrier around your home.

What is the best radius of your geofence?

The geofence is the area you need to leave and enter again to start the Bluetooth scan for your device. The ideal size of the geofence depends on your individual needs and your environment.

The Nuki App automatically determines the best geofence size for your environment.

You can also change the radius manually via the expert settings. Simple choose a radius between 100 and 1000 m.

Examples for changing the Geofence size:
  • You park your car in front of your house. You are still in your car and do not want your door to be opened yet.
  • You are still on a lower floor of your apartment building. You only want your door to open when you stand in front of it.
  • You pick up your mail when you get home from work. You do not want your door to be opened yet.

Important notes on changes to the expert settings

In the expert settings, we offer our users a wide range of options. From these, you can choose the ideal settings for your individual use case.
Before making any changes, the Auto Unlock feature should work properly with the default settings. Changes to the expert settings are made at your own risk. If you modify the expert settings, we can only provide limited support.

How to change expert settings?

Simply tap on your device and enter the settings. Go to “Auto Unlock” > “Expert settings”. Here, you can make changes according to your preferences.

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