SwitchBot Retrofit Door Lock: 19 Ways to Unlock
▼ Summary
– SwitchBot has announced the new Lock Ultra Max Vision Pro Combo, a retrofit smart lock designed for European homes that offers up to 19 unlocking methods.
– The device supports fingerprint scans, passcodes, NFC cards, facial recognition, and palm vein authentication via the SwitchBot App.
– Priced at approximately $395, the combo includes the Keypad Vision Pro, Hub Mini Matter, and the new lock, making it more expensive than last year’s model.
– The company claims compatibility with 99 percent of European locks, including specific profiles from the EU, Switzerland, and the UK.
– The new lock features a significantly more powerful motor with increased turning force and rotation speed compared to its predecessor.
Advanced Biometric and Digital Entry Methods
SwitchBot has introduced the Lock Ultra Max Vision Pro Combo, a sophisticated retrofit smart lock designed to eliminate the need for traditional keys in European households. Unveiled at IFA, this new device offers an impressive array of 19 distinct unlocking methods, catering to diverse user preferences and accessibility needs. Beyond standard options like fingerprint scans, passcodes, and NFC card access, the system supports advanced biometrics such as facial recognition and palm vein authentication. Users can also manage entry remotely through the SwitchBot App, utilizing voice commands, smartwatch integration, or home screen widgets for seamless control.
Comprehensive Compatibility with European Lock Standards
A significant advantage of the Lock Ultra Max is its broad compatibility with existing hardware across Europe. The manufacturer claims support for 99 percent of European locks, encompassing common profiles such as EU cylinder locks, knob cylinders, Swiss round cylinders, and UK oval cylinders. For installations that fall outside these standard categories, SwitchBot provides additional adapters to ensure fitment. This extensive compatibility is driven by the unit’s enhanced mechanical capabilities; the new model features a more potent motor capable of generating over 9 kilograms of turning force. Furthermore, it operates at 160rpm, which is 3.2 times faster than the rotation speed of the previous SwitchBot Lock Ultra generation.
Pricing and Package Contents
The Lock Ultra Max Vision Pro Combo is priced at €339.99 / £339.99 (approximately $395). This package includes three essential components: the new Lock Ultra Max, the Keypad Vision Pro, and the Hub Mini Matter. While this represents a premium compared to the $249.99 Lock Ultra Vision released last year, the company asserts that the older model remains compatible with nearly all existing European locks. However, the newer Max version appears specifically optimized for the regional market, offering superior speed and power to justify the higher cost.
(Source: The Verge)
