Hey everyone, I’m Konrad and I’ve been enjoying my Nuki smart lock setup for a while now. It’s been a great addition to my home security, and I love how seamless it integrates with my other smart devices. However, I’ve recently come across a fun project that I’m eager to tackle: integrating an old-school buzzer with my Nuki smart lock.
The idea is pretty straightforward—I want to install a traditional wall-mounted button that can trigger the smart lock to open without needing my phone. It’s a classic solution for guests or deliveries, and I think it would add a nice touch of nostalgia to my modern smart home setup.
The challenge I’m facing is the distance from the buzzer to the lock. I know that fobs typically have a limited range, and in this case, it’s too far for a fob to work reliably. I’ve been wondering if the opener itself can be configured to act as a standalone button. From what I understand, the Nuki bridge communicates with the lock, so maybe there’s a way to connect the buzzer directly to the bridge or use some intermediary hardware.
I’ve done a bit of research and found that some users have successfully integrated similar setups using GPIO pins or additional sensors, but I’m not entirely sure how to apply that to my specific setup. I’d love to hear if anyone has experience with this or can point me in the right direction. Maybe there’s a clever workaround or a third-party device that can bridge the gap.
In the meantime, I’m planning to sketch out a basic diagram of my current setup and see if I can find any compatible hardware that might make this project feasible. I’m really excited about the potential of this project, and I’m hopeful that the community can offer some insights or tips to help me get started. Thanks in advance for your help!