- SwitchBot Lock Pro is compatible with 99.9% of front door locks
- It can be opened in 16 different ways and is compatible with the Matter standard.
- SwitchBot has also launched a smart doorbell designed for seniors
SwitchBot has introduced a new smart lock that can fit almost any door without replacing existing hardware and can be unlocked in 16 different ways. The SwitchBot Lock Ultra is the successor to the SwitchBot Lock Pro and is compatible with even more types of locks – great news if you rent and don't want to incur the wrath of your landlord.
In the unlikely event that the SwitchBot Lock Ultra doesn't work well with your existing door hardware (SwitchBot claims it should work well with 99.9% of locks), the company can help by 3D printing a custom solution for you.
Once installed, you can unlock it using your fingerprint, a smartphone app, an NFC card, or a voice command. It's even Matter compatible if you also choose one of SwitchBot's Matter hubs, allowing it to function as part of a mix-and-match smart home ecosystem.
Who is there?
SwitchBot is showing off the new lock at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, along with a set of new robotic vacuums and its first video doorbell. The device, simply called SwitchBot Video Doorbell, is designed with older users and children in mind, and includes a portable 4.3-inch screen, so you don't need a smartphone to see who's at the door and talk to visitors.
This seems like a great idea that solves a problem with most “accessible” video doorbells. For example, the Doro Hemma is a great doorbell designed with older homeowners in mind, but it requires a mobile app, which rules out anyone who uses a feature phone (or doesn't have a smartphone at all).
The SwitchBot Video Doorbell has an extra-loud 100 dB ring (second-generation Ring doorbells typically max out at 80 dB) to make it easier to hear and can be mounted with screws or adhesive. According to SwitchBot, it boasts an impressive 20-month battery life (most wireless video doorbells need to be charged at least twice a month) and supports up to 512GB of local storage (sold separately).
We hope to put both devices to the test soon, so we can see how they stack up against the best smart locks and best video doorbells from big brands like Philips and Ring.
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