Smart door lock for your front door — with app, code, or fingerprint
Create a smart door lock Turns your front door into a key-free door: you open it with your smartphone, a PIN code, your fingerprint, or fully automatically upon arriving home. Ideal if you often have your hands full, want to grant access to family or guests, or simply never want to lose your key again.
At MC-Cilinder, you get the electronic door lock complete with a matching SKG★★★ M&C cylinder, so that your front door is smart and burglar-resistant.
Here's how to open your front door with a smart lock
An electronic door lock is installed on the inside of your front door and operates your existing cylinder. The outside of your door remains unchanged. You choose how you open it:
Open or lock your door with your smartphone, even remotely.
You can open it without a phone using a separate keypad, convenient for the whole family.
Auto-unlock opens your door automatically as soon as you get home.
Smart and safe: the cylinder makes the difference
A smart front door lock is only truly secure with a good cylinder behind it. We always recommend a M&C cylinder with SKG 3-star certification and core pull protectionThis way, your front door remains protected against core pulling, drilling, and the hammer method, while you get the convenience of smart opening.
Are you primarily looking for a new, secure cylinder for your front door (without a smart lock)? Then check out our page about a new lock for the front door.
Which smart door lock for the front door?
Tedee — our recommendation
The most compact and quietest smart lock, modular with the M&C Cylinder. Discreet and smooth in daily use — the best choice for most front doors.
Nuki — strong in smart home
Installs over your existing cylinder and connects with Apple Home, Google, Alexa, and more. Ideal for those who want to integrate the front door into a smart home.
Frequently asked questions
Can I install a smart door lock on my front door?
Yes. A smart lock is installed on the inside and works with your cylinder. The exterior of your front door remains unchanged; installation requires no drilling.
Can I open my front door with a PIN code?
Yes, with a separate keypad you unlock with a PIN code or fingerprint, without a phone. Both Tedee and Nuki offer this.
Is an electronic front door lock safe?
Yes, in combination with an SKG 3-star cylinder. The physical security remains fully up to standard, and you always keep a physical key as a backup.
Which smart front door lock should I choose?
For most front doors, we recommend the Tedee smart lock (compact and silent). If you want smart home integration, Nuki is a strong choice.