Unlock Your Door with Your Face Using SwitchBot’s Smart Lock
▼ Summary
– SwitchBot has announced a new Lock Vision series of smart deadbolts that use 3D facial recognition for near-instant unlocking.
– Unlike previous retrofitted models, this is the company’s first smart lock designed to fully replace a traditional lock inside the door.
– It features Matter-over-Wi-Fi connectivity for Apple Home and a rechargeable battery that lasts approximately six months per charge.
– Two models are announced: a base version with facial recognition, codes, app control, and a key, and a Pro version adding fingerprint and palm-vein scanning.
– Pricing and availability for both the Lock Vision and Lock Vision Pro models have not yet been revealed.
Imagine a world where your front door recognizes you and swings open with just a look. This is the promise of SwitchBot’s latest innovation, the Lock Vision series, a new line of smart deadbolts that brings sophisticated 3D facial recognition technology to home security. Unveiled at CES, these locks are designed to offer near-instant access by scanning an authorized user’s face, moving beyond the retrofit designs of the company’s previous products.
Unlike earlier SwitchBot locks that attached over existing hardware, the Lock Vision is the first model requiring direct installation into your door, replacing a traditional deadbolt entirely. This integrated approach is part of a more permanent and streamlined smart home upgrade. For connectivity, it utilizes Matter-over-Wi-Fi, ensuring seamless and direct integration with ecosystems like Apple Home without the need for an additional bridge.
Powering this advanced system is a rechargeable battery that SwitchBot claims will last for approximately six months on a single charge. For added peace of mind, the lock also includes a separate long-term backup battery with an estimated lifespan of up to five years, ensuring you’re never locked out due to a power failure.
SwitchBot has introduced two variants, though specific pricing and release dates remain under wraps. The standard Lock Vision model offers a versatile array of entry methods. Users can gain access via facial recognition, numeric passcodes, smartphone app control, geofenced auto-unlocking, an NFC key card, or a traditional physical key.
For those seeking even more biometric options, the Lock Vision Pro model includes all the features of the base version and adds fingerprint scanning and contactless palm-vein recognition. This expanded suite of authentication methods provides users with maximum flexibility and security, allowing them to choose the most convenient unlocking method for any situation.
(Source: The Verge)
