– World-first smart deadbolt with 3D structured-light facial recognition (over 20,000 infrared points) and unlocks in under 1 second.
– Wide unlock options including palm vein (touchless), semiconductor fingerprint, cards, passwords, app, voice, smartwatch, geofencing, physical keys; Matter-over-Wi‑Fi support.
– 10,000 mAh battery (~12 months runtime), IP65 rating, and six-tier security with tamper alerts, remote unlock confirmation, forced unlock protection, and auto lockout after failed attempts.
– Pricing and availability: Lock Vision Pro at $229.99 / CA$299.99 and Lock Vision at $169.99 / CA$229.99; available on SwitchBot’s site and Amazon.
SwitchBot is expanding its smart home locks portfolio by launching the new Lock Vision series smart door locks. SwitchBot has introduced two models under the Lock Vision series, the Lock Vision and the Lock Vision Pro. The latest offering from SwitchBot is advertised as the world’s first smart deadbolt lock equipped with 3D structured-light facial recognition technology. Industry observers note the marketing talk claims about being first, while some rivals hover on the edge of similar tech, but SwitchBot emphasizes its own sensors, processing power, and ease of installation, so the market will decide.
Key tech and models
SwitchBot is inspired by the same core technology used in flagship smartphones. According to the brand, the Lock Vision series projects over 20,000 infrared points to create highly accurate 3D facial maps capable of millimeter-level recognition. On top of this, SwitchBot claims that the system unlocks doors in under one second. Some analysts suggest the price points remain competitive in this segment.
Unlocking methods and palm vein tech
Besides, the Lock Vision series offers multiple unlock methods, including app control, NFC cards, passwords, voice assistant, smartwatch control, auto-unlock via geofencing, physical keys, palm vein recognition, and semiconductor fingerprint unlocking. The security gadget uses infrared sensing technology for palm vein recognition, which is the same technology found on the Anker Eufy FamiLock E34. That combo lets users unlock easily even when wearing gloves or in dim spaces.
Power, battery and connectivity
This enables users to unlock doors without touching the device, even when hands are wet, dirty, or difficult to scan with conventional fingerprint readers. A high-capacity 10,000 mAh rechargeable lithium battery powers the Lock Vision series, with a specified runtime life of around 12 months. Moreover, both gadgets support Matter-over-Wi-Fi, allowing users to connect directly with supported smart home ecosystems. Engineers note this setup keeps maintenance and replacements minimal.
Security footprint
SwitchBot has incorporated a six-tier security protection system covering locking security, unlocking security, communication security, alarm security, and power security. Other features include tamper alerts, IP65 water and dust resistance, remote unlock confirmation, forced unlock protection, emergency SOS fingerprint recognition, and automatic lockout after repeated failed verification attempts. The design intention is to deter tampering and make the system resilient to power cuts.
Pricing and availability
As for price, the SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro is priced at $229.99/CA$299.99 and the Lock Vision costs $169.99/CA$229.99. Both smart locks are now available for purchase via SwitchBot’s official website and Amazon. This pricing and availability may vary with region and retailer promotions.