SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Pro
Compatibility
| Ecosystem | Support | The catch |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Alexa | Works | Via SwitchBot hub |
| Google Home | Works | Via SwitchBot hub |
| Apple Home | Partial | Lock/unlock via Matter through the hub; biometrics stay in the SwitchBot app |
| SmartThings | Partial | Via Matter through the hub |
| Home Assistant | Works | Bluetooth-direct or via hub |
Protocols: BLUETOOTH · WIFI · MATTER
Subscription reality
✓ Works without a subscription: Yes.
Maintenance reality
- Batteries: rechargeable pack — expect roughly 12 months per set
- Cloud dependence: No — core function survives without the vendor's cloud
- Rechargeable pack recharged via USB-C, ~12 months. Layered dead-battery backup per SwitchBot's manual: a CR123A backup cell, an emergency Type-C power option, and a supercapacitor good for a few unlocks once everything else is flat. And because it's a retrofit mounted over your existing thumbturn, your original exterior keyway always stays usable.
The catch
Everything beyond Bluetooth range — remote access, Matter, voice — requires buying the SwitchBot hub.
Who it's for
The only tri-biometric lock (face + palm-vein + fingerprint) and a true retrofit; renters and biometrics-first buyers.
Sources & method
2026-07 web research sweep (docs/02 catalog; primary sources cited there) — registry-and-press research, verified 2026-07-12 · SwitchBot Lock Ultra official user manual (rechargeable pack + USB-C recharge, CR123A backup cell, emergency Type-C power, supercapacitor for a few unlocks; retrofit over the existing thumbturn keeps the keyway usable). Note: switch-bot.com's spec page is JS-rendered and would not yield text to fetch; finer cell figures left out as not primary-confirmed — manual research, verified 2026-07-15. This is a research profile: compiled from manufacturer documentation, certification registries, and published testing — we state facts, not verdicts, and we have not physically tested this unit. How we work →
Compatibility and lifecycle information reflects the last-verified date above and can change without notice (firmware updates, cloud-service changes, discontinuations). It is provided as-is, for information — verify with the manufacturer before purchasing. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix it. Full terms: Terms of Service.