SwitchBot has launched the new Lock Ultra Vision Combo and the SwitchBot Hub 3, both designed to deliver a smarter, safer, and more seamless home automation.
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo is a retrofittable smart lock with 3D facial recognition, featuring the SwitchBot Lock Ultra, Keypad Vision, and Hub Mini Matter Enabled.
The 3D facial recognition system employs over 30,000 infrared points to create a high-resolution, millimetre-level facial map for authentication. Recognition is instantaneous, within one second, and highly secure. There’s a false recognition rate of less than 0.0001% and facial maps secured locally with an AES-128 bank-level encryption system. The system functions reliably in a wide range of conditions, including low-light environments, due to the built-in 850nm infrared light.
With up to 18 unlocking methods including facial recognition, auto unlock, NFC cards, semi-conductive fingerprint recognition, app control, and voice commands, SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo is designed for nearly universal compatibility. The device can be installed on 99.9% of existing locks, such as Night Latch, Mortise, and Jimmy Proof, without the need for drilling or structural modification.
The FastUnlock system ensures near-instant unlocking by maintaining an always-on Bluetooth connection with the Keypad Vision. Equipped with an advanced motor that is 122.2% faster and 10.5% stronger in torque than its predecessor, it offers quiet operation, measuring as low as 20dB while working on its own, and precise control. In addition to the various modes of High Speed, Default, and Quiet, the Lock Ultra Vision Combo also provides a specially designed Night Mode, enabling auto locking at a specific time, creating an even quieter door entry experience at nighttime.
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo also features a three-tier battery design that includes a large rechargeable main battery that can last up to nine-to-12 months, a backup CR123A cell, and an electrolytic emergency unlocking system for reliability even in emergencies when the main battery is out of power. Meanwhile, the device also boasts an elegant, ultra-thin design with three wooden pattern pads and a six-tier security system.
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo will be available for US$250 while the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Touch Combo is US$210.
Complementing the Lock Ultra Vision Combo is the SwitchBot Hub 3, which serves as a powerful, Matter-enabled smart home control hub. SwitchBot Hub 3 can integrate with over 100,000 infrared (IR) devices, streaming TVs, and the SwitchBot ecosystem. It can also bring SwitchBot products to Matter.
The device can send up to 30 programmable commands to activate automation scenes consisting of Matter-compatible products from other brands that are already integrated into Apple Home, providing homeowners with a centralized, intuitive interface to manage their entire home.
It features the exclusive Dial Master rotary controller, enabling ultra-precise control over volume, temperature, and more. In addition, it offers customizable scene buttons and real-time indoor/outdoor environmental data monitoring. Meanwhile, the Hub 3 is also capable of creating custom automation routines, supporting energy-saving behaviours and enhanced comfort through the combination of built-in sensors and preset criteria.
The SwitchBot Hub 3 will be available for US$120.