Tedee or Nuki? Which smart lock suits you?
Tedee and Nuki are the two most popular smart door locksYou can open both with your smartphone, PIN code, or automatically upon returning home, and at MC-Cilinder you can combine both with a matching SKG★★★ M&C cylinderHowever, they differ on important points. Below, we compare them fairly so that you can quickly make the right choice.
Short answer: for most homes we recommend the Tedee — more compact, quieter, and modularly constructed with the cylinder. If you are primarily looking for extensive smart home connections, then Move a strong choice.
Tedee vs Nuki at a glance
| Tedee | Move | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Very compact, hardly noticeable | Larger, more clearly visible |
| Sound | very quiet | Audible |
| Installation | Modular with the cylinder | About existing cylinder |
| Smart home | Apple Home (PRO) | Apple, Google, Alexa, Matter, Homey |
| Controllers | App, PIN code (Keypad), auto-unlock | App, code, fingerprint (Keypad) |
| From | € 125, - | € 99, - |
Starting prices incl. VAT are indicative; current price on the product page.
When do you choose Tedee?
Choose Tedee if you a compact, quiet and sleek you want a solution that works smoothly every day and is barely noticeable on the inside of your door. Because Tedee is modular with the M&C as the cylinder is built up, the whole thing is finished just a little more neatly. We recommend this for most homes and apartments.
When do you choose Nuki?
Choose Nuki as smart home integration is most important to you. Nuki works with virtually all major platforms (Apple Home, Google, Alexa, Matter, Homey) and has extensive configuration options. Also handy: Nuki is installed over your existing cylinder, although we recommend an SKG3 here as well. M&C Cylinder for the best security.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tedee or Nuki better?
There is no absolute winner. Tedee is more compact and quieter (our recommendation for most homes); Nuki excels in smart home integrations. Both are secure with an SKG3 cylinder.
Are Tedee and Nuki working with M&C cylinders?
Yes. At MC-Cilinder, you combine both with a matching M&C SKG3 cylinder, delivered ready to use.
Which one is quieter, Tedee or Nuki?
Tedee operates significantly quieter and is more compact. Nuki is larger and louder, but offers broader smart home support.
Can I open both with a PIN code?
Yes, both Tedee and Nuki have a separate keypad that allows you to open it with a PIN code (and with Nuki, also a fingerprint), without a phone.