Germany - Nuki Compatibility Guide
Status: ✅ OFFICIAL MARKET Nuki Model: Smart Lock Pro / Go / Ultra Nuki Site: nuki.io/de
Summary
Germany is Nuki’s home market (Austria-based, but Germany is largest EU market). Full official support, wide adapter availability, and extensive installer network.
Lock Types in Germany
Standard: Euro Profile Cylinder (DIN 18252)
Germany uses euro profile cylinders almost exclusively. This is what Nuki was designed for.

| Property Type | Lock Type | Nuki Compatible? |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments | Euro cylinder mortise | ✅ Yes |
| Houses | Euro cylinder mortise | ✅ Yes |
| Commercial | Euro cylinder | ✅ Yes |
Common Cylinder Brands
| Brand | Nuki Adapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Abus | Black | Very common |
| DOM | Blue | German manufacturer |
| Winkhaus | Blue | German manufacturer |
| EVVA | Green | Austrian, common in DE |
| Dormakaba (Kaba) | Yellow | Commercial |
| KESO | Red | High-security |
| BKS | Test fit | German brand |
Adapter Stock Recommendation
- Black (Abus) - 30%
- Blue (DOM/Winkhaus) - 30%
- Yellow (Dormakaba) - 20%
- Green (EVVA) - 10%
- Other - 10%
Where to Buy
| Source | Link |
|---|---|
| Nuki Shop (Official) | shop.nuki.io/de |
| Amazon DE | amazon.de/nuki |
| MediaMarkt | In-store and online |
| Saturn | In-store and online |
| Conrad | Electronics retailer |
Pricing:
- Smart Lock Go: €149
- Smart Lock Pro: €269
- Smart Lock Ultra + Cylinder: €349
Installation Considerations
Apartment Buildings (Mietwohnung)
- Landlord permission: Check your rental contract
- No drilling: Nuki doesn’t require drilling the door
- Key return: Keep original cylinder, reinstall when moving out
Own Property (Eigentum)
- Full freedom to install
- Consider Nuki Door Sensor for activity logging
- Bridge for remote access
Fire Doors (Brandschutztüren)
- Nuki mounts on inside, doesn’t affect fire rating
- Don’t modify the door itself
Insurance (Hausratversicherung)
- Most German insurers accept smart locks
- Keep manual key access as backup
- Document installation for insurance purposes
Support & Warranty
- Warranty: 2 years
- Support: German language support
- Phone: Available during business hours
- Repair: EU-based service center
See Also
- Austria Guide - Similar market (Nuki HQ)
- Switzerland Guide - Similar standards
- Adapters Overview