SwitchBot’s Newest Smart Lock Has More Biometrics Than You Can Shake a Stick at
SwitchBot has introduced two new smart locks, the Lock Vision and Lock Vision Pro, which feature advanced biometric unlocking options. These locks can last up to 12 months on a charge and utilize facial recognition technology for quick access. They are currently available for preorder in the U.S. with shipping set to begin in June.
- ▪The SwitchBot Lock Vision and Lock Vision Pro can unlock in one second using facial recognition.
- ▪The Lock Vision Pro includes additional biometric features such as a fingerprint reader and palm vein scanning.
- ▪Both locks are Matter-compatible and do not require a SwitchBot hub for smart home integration.
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SwitchBot has announced the SwitchBot Lock Vision and Lock Vision Pro, a set of smart deadbolt locks that the company says can last 12 months on a charge and can unlock in one second using facial recognition. They’re available for preorder in the U.S. now for either $170 or $230 depending on the model you choose, and will start shipping in June. SwitchBot already offers a standalone keypad, the Keypad Vision, that offers facial recognition unlocking. Like the Lock Vision and Vision Pro, it uses 3D structured light—many small beams of invisible light that shine at your face to get an accurate read of your facial features, similar to Apple’s Face ID feature. That means it can’t be tricked by a simple picture of you.
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