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Nuki Door Sensor vs Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor

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Key differences between Nuki Door Sensor and Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor

A summary of selected recorded differences between these door & window sensors. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.

Feature differences among your selected devices

Bluetooth (connectivity): Nuki Door Sensor — Yes (Bluetooth 5.0, range up to 10 m, pairs with Nuki Smart Lock); Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — No.
Apple Home (integrations): Nuki Door Sensor — No; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — Yes.
SmartThings (integrations): Nuki Door Sensor — No; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — Yes.

Specifications to check side by side

Zigbee (connectivity): Nuki Door Sensor — No; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — Zigbee Hub required.
Matter (integrations): Nuki Door Sensor — No; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — Support on Hue Bridge.
Battery Type (power): Nuki Door Sensor — 1/2 AA; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — CR2.

Information still to confirm

7 of 30 comparison fields lack a resolved value for at least one selected device. Missing information is not evidence that a feature is absent.
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These observations are derived from recorded catalog data and have not all been independently verified. Confirm details with the manufacturer before purchasing.

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Option 1 · Nuki

Nuki Door Sensor

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Philips

Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor

Last updated September 2026

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What the catalog tells us

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6differences with recorded values for every device

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Apple Home

Nuki Door SensorNo
Philips Hue Secure Contact SensorYes

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Matter

Nuki Door SensorNo
Philips Hue Secure Contact SensorSupport on Hue Bridge

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Reading layout

Alerts

Door Window Alerts

Nuki Door Sensor: Yes
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Low Battery Alerts

Nuki Door Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Motion Alerts

Nuki Door Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Tamper Alerts

Nuki Door Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Temperature Alerts

Nuki Door Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Nuki Door Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Nuki Door Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Bluetooth

Nuki Door Sensor: Yes
Catalog note
Bluetooth 5.0, range up to 10 m, pairs with Nuki Smart Lock
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Other

Nuki Door Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Thread

Nuki Door Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Z Wave

Nuki Door Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Zigbee

Nuki Door Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Zigbee Hub required

Features

Automations

Nuki Door Sensor: Yes
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

History Records

Nuki Door Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Minimum Detection Distance

Nuki Door Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Ota

Nuki Door Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Sensitivity

Nuki Door Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Integrations

Alexa

Nuki Door Sensor: Yes
Catalog note
Nuki lists the Door Sensor as compatible with Alexa: paired to a Nuki smart lock and Nuki Web, its open and closed state can be used in Alexa routines
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Apple Home

Nuki Door Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Google Home

Nuki Door Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Home Assistant

Nuki Door Sensor: Yes
Catalog note
Official Home Assistant Nuki integration, which exposes the Nuki Smart Lock and its door sensor state
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Matter

Nuki Door Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Support on Hue Bridge

SmartThings

Nuki Door Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Power

Battery Life

Nuki Door Sensor: 2 years
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: 2 years

Battery Type

Nuki Door Sensor: 1/2 AA
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: CR2

Sensors

Door Window

Nuki Door Sensor: Yes
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Light

Nuki Door Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Motion

Nuki Door Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Occupancy

Nuki Door Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Temperature

Nuki Door Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Specifications for Nuki Door Sensor versus Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
Specification	Nuki Door Sensor	Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
Alerts
Door Window Alerts	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Alerts	Not recorded	Not recorded
Motion Alerts	No	No
Tamper Alerts	Not recorded	No
Temperature Alerts	No	No
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes Catalog note Bluetooth 5.0, range up to 10 m, pairs with Nuki Smart Lock	No
Other	No	No
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	No	Zigbee Hub required
Features
Automations	Yes	Yes
History Records	Not recorded	Not recorded
Minimum Detection Distance	Not recorded	Not recorded
Ota	Not recorded	Not recorded
Sensitivity	Not recorded	Not recorded
Integrations
Alexa	Yes Catalog note Nuki lists the Door Sensor as compatible with Alexa: paired to a Nuki smart lock and Nuki Web, its open and closed state can be used in Alexa routines	Yes
Apple Home	No	Yes
Google Home	Not recorded	Yes
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note Official Home Assistant Nuki integration, which exposes the Nuki Smart Lock and its door sensor state	Yes
Matter	No	Support on Hue Bridge
SmartThings	No	Yes
Power
Battery Life	2 years	2 years
Battery Type	1/2 AA	CR2
Sensors
Door Window	Yes	Yes
Light	No	No
Motion	No	No
Occupancy	No	No
Temperature	No	No

Know what’s behind the comparison.

The table matches specifications by section and field. It preserves notes, separates missing data from explicit “No” values, and keeps qualifications attached to their values. No overall winner is assigned from feature counts.

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