In the expert settings you can adapt Auto Unlock even further according to your individual needs. Among other things, you can define actions your Smart Lock should perform on certain triggers: when you exit or enter the Geofence or if your device is found or not found.
Geofence exit
Which action should Nuki execute when you leave the geofence?
The operating system of your smartphone informs the Nuki App, when you are leaving the geofence. The Nuki App then can trigger an action.
Use case for “Geofence exit”
By default, Nuki does not perform any action when you leave your home. However, Nuki can also lock your door automatically, for example. Some users choose this setting for additional security.
Setting:
Geofence exit: "Lock"
The radius of the geofence is at least 320ft. When leaving the geofence, you are no longer within Bluetooth range to your Nuki device. To use this setting, your Nuki device has to be available online.
Geofence enter
Which action should Nuki execute when you enter the geofence?
Nuki can control your door when you enter the geofence.
The operating system of your smartphone informs the Nuki App, when you are entering the geofence. The Nuki App can trigger an action.
The default setting is 'no action', but you can select the action you prefer.
Use case for “Geofence enter”
You have a house with several doors. All doors are equipped with a Nuki device. You want all doors to be unlocked when you come home. No matter through which door you enter your home.
Settings
- Geofence enter: "Unlock"
- Device found: "No action"
The radius of the geofence is at least 320ft. When re-entering the geofence, you might not be within Bluetooth range to your Nuki device. To use this setting, your Nuki device has to be available online.
Device found
Which action should Nuki perform as soon as the app finds your device?
Device not found
Which action should Nuki perform if the app does not find your device?
You can set a lock action even though the app did not find your Nuki device via Bluetooth. You can choose every possible locking action. However, since there is no Bluetooth connection to your device, you might not be near your door. Please consider this security-relevant aspect.
The default setting is 'no action', but you can select the action you prefer.
Use case for “Device not found”
You want Nuki to unlock your door when you enter the geofence. However, if you don't go home directly, Nuki should lock your door again.
Settings
- Geofence enter: "Unlock"
- Device found: "No action"
- Device not found: "Lock"
The radius of the geofence is at least 320ft. When re-entering the geofence, you might not be within Bluetooth range to your Nuki device. To use this setting, your Nuki device has to be available online.
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.