The SwitchBot Lock is, as the review put it, “the dumbest smart lock you’ve ever seen”. Plus it utilized big CR-123A lithium batteries which aren’t cheap. However, with the Lock Pro, the company updated key aspects of the previous generation, making the new model easie...
The new SwitchBot Pro, priced at $119.99, solves that design issue by using your existing lock screws to attach the lock to the door, making it far more secure. In my testing, I found this to be a vast improvement over its predecessor, holding tightly and operating smoothly to lock and ...
The $99 SwitchBot Lockis the first smart door lock I’ve tested that doesn’t replace any part of your existing lock. Instead, it attaches to the back of your door over the top of the thumb turn. This removes a major pain point of smart locks: an involved installation. But the Switch...
If you have a SwitchBot Hub, you can integrate the Pro into your smart home routines. For instance, you can set it to start cleaning when a door closes, or return to the base when your smart lock is unlocked. If you have the Matter enabled Hub 2 then you can also make itMatter com...
Start by discovering an automation to connect or customizing your own. It's quick and easy. Connect IFTTT to your accounts Securely connect your Flic and SwitchBot accounts. Review your trigger and action settings. Your Applet is ready to go!
If you have a SwitchBot hub set up you can add the K10+ to automations involving other SwitchBot devices, such as having a clean start when a contact sensor indicates a door has been closed, or having the K10+ return to its base if you unlock your smart lock mid-clean. You can add ...
Similarly, the SwitchBot door lock was also updated with Matter. SwitchBot has moved several of their products to Matter, bringing HomeKit support for the first time. We also review the SmartWings Thread-enabled shades. These shades are custom made for your home and work with App...
SwitchBot Lock LED The single most exciting and user-friendly aspect of this smart door lock is that you can get it installed all by yourself. You don’t need additional tools or any rewiring; all you need to do is fix it into your existing deadbolt. Once done, the unit works by itsel...
This trigger fires when the status of your SwitchBot Lock is changed. Queries (With) Get Lights This query returns all lights of the bridge. Actions (Then that) Bot turn off This action will trigger the specified Bot to turn off the switch. Set a scene in a room This Action well set ...
Lock status changed This trigger fires when the status of your SwitchBot Lock is changed. Actions (Then that) Bot turn off This action will trigger the specified Bot to turn off the switch. Bot press This action will trigger the specified Bot to press the switch. Bot turn on This action ...