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SwitchBot Introduces Lock Ultra with 3D Facial Recognition and Hub 3 for Matter Integration

The new Lock Ultra Vision Combo is available for preorder, while the Hub 3, offering Matter support and advanced controls, is now on sale.

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Overview

  • SwitchBot's Lock Ultra, the first retrofit smart lock with 3D facial recognition, can be preordered as part of the Vision Combo for $249.99, with shipping set for June.
  • The Lock Ultra attaches to existing locks, preserving original keys, and offers 18 unlocking methods, including facial recognition, fingerprint, keycode, NFC, and geofencing.
  • The new SwitchBot Hub 3, priced at $119.99 and available now, bridges up to 30 SwitchBot devices to Matter ecosystems and supports over 100,000 IR codes.
  • The Hub 3 features a rotary dial, four programmable buttons, and built-in sensors for motion, light, temperature, and humidity, enabling versatile smart home scene control.
  • Both products enhance SwitchBot’s ecosystem, integrating with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home for seamless smart home compatibility.