In addition to announcing the world’s first multitasking household robot, SwitchBot also announced an interesting new video doorbell with a display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025.
A new video doorbell from SwitchBot comes with a 4.3-inch display
As per usual, there are two parts to a video doorbell product. One is on the outside, and the other one the inside. Well, the inside module of this video doorbell has a 4.3-inch display aka ‘monitor’. That module also serves as a gateway for SwitchBot products.
You can actually plug that display module into a power outlet directly, and then use it wherever you want. You can keep it mounted on a wall, or simply use it on a tabletop, as it has a kickstand.
It offers 2K resolution and color night vision too
The doorbell itself, which will sit on the outside, offers a 2K resolution and color night vision too. You’re also getting a 165-degree wide-angle view, which is always great to have.
AI motion detection is a part of the offering here, while this doorbell comes with Amazon Alexa integration capability. Do note that the doorbell comes in a wired option or a battery-powered variant.
The company also announced a new smart lock
Now, in addition to this doorbell, the company also announced the SwitchBot Lock Ultra. That is basically the company’s new smart lock, a successor to the SwitchBot Lock Pro.
This smart lock is compatible with the company’s Matter hub, and it also fits over existing locks. That includes deadbolt, mortise, and jimmy-proof locks.
Unlike the ‘Pro’ model, the SwitchBot Lock Ultra comes with a rechargeable battery. It can last up to nine months on a single charge, or up to 12 months with the ‘extra large’ battery option. The company offers 16 different methods to unlock this smart lock.
You can unlock it by using one of 16 different methods
Those methods include your fingerprint, NFC, voice commands via Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, or via the SwitchBot app. It can store up to 100 fingerprints, and recognize them in only 0.3 seconds.
Both of these products are coming towards the end of Q1 2025. The pricing is not yet available.
2025-01-06 15:05:18