The smart lock market is rapidly evolving with the integration of advanced biometric technologies, offering more secure and seamless home security. SwitchBot has unveiled its latest innovation: the Lock Vision, priced at $170, and the more advanced Lock Vision Pro, priced at $230.
This new series utilizes 3D Structured-Light facial recognition technology, the same technology used in Face ID on smartphones, enabling faster and more effortless door unlocking.
Millimeter Accuracy and Tamper Resistance
The Vision series locks employ 20,000 infrared dots to create a precise 3D map of the face, allowing the system to identify the user with millimeter-level accuracy. According to the company, the lock can unlock a door in just one second and boasts superior resistance to spoofing attempts using photos or videos. SwitchBot confirmed that the system works efficiently even if the user is wearing glasses, hats, wigs, or makeup.
Multiple Contactless Unlocking Options
In addition to facial recognition, the Lock Vision Pro comes equipped with alternative door unlocking methods, most notably Palm Vein Recognition technology. This feature, which is becoming increasingly common in modern smart locks, allows the door to be unlocked simply by bringing a hand close to it, without the need to physically touch the device. Furthermore, the lock supports traditional semiconductor fingerprint recognition, app control, NFC, passwords, voice assistants, smartwatch control, geofencing, and traditional physical keys.
Large Battery and Smart Emergency Systems
The lock is equipped with a massive 10,000 mAh rechargeable battery, sufficient to power the device for up to 12 months on a single charge under normal usage conditions. To ensure users aren’t trapped outside, the lock includes a backup CR123A battery that provides up to 500 emergency unlocks in case the main battery runs out. Furthermore, if both batteries fail, the lock can be temporarily powered via an external USB-C port for a single unlock (without charging the internal battery).
Security and Future-Proven Connectivity: The lock is fully IP56 rated for water and dust resistance and features tamper alarms, forced entry protection, and an automatic locking function after multiple failed attempts. Regarding privacy, the company confirms that all biometric data (face, palm, and fingerprint) is stored locally on the device and encrypted using the robust AES-128 standard. Finally, the lock supports the global Matter protocol over Wi-Fi, allowing users to connect it directly to their smart home systems without the need for an intermediary device (hub).
