Overview
- SwitchBot announced the Lock Ultra Max Vision Pro Combo at IFA in Berlin on Thursday and began EU and UK pre‑orders the same day at €339.99/£339.99 with a limited complimentary one‑year extended warranty for early buyers.
- The package bundles three devices: the interior Lock Ultra Max that mounts over existing cylinders, the outdoor Keypad Vision Pro reader, and a Matter‑enabled Hub Mini for remote control and ecosystem links.
- Keypad Vision Pro adds 3D facial recognition using more than 30,000 infrared points plus contactless palm‑vein scanning alongside fingerprint, PIN, NFC and other options for a total of up to 19 unlock methods.
- SwitchBot says the Lock Ultra Max uses a 160 rpm UltraDrive brushless motor that can unlock in as little as 1.1 seconds in Max Mode, includes a Quiet Mode option, and relies on a three‑layer power system with a 4,200 mAh main battery, a CR123A backup, and a Micro‑Power Unlock emergency feature.
- SwitchBot states biometric templates are processed and stored locally with AES‑128 protection and that the Hub brings Matter compatibility with Apple Home and Home Assistant, but independent testing will be needed to confirm real‑world speed, security, and privacy claims.