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SwitchBot Launches Lock Ultra Max Smart Lock for European Market with 19 Unlock Methods
Key points
- SwitchBot launched the Lock Ultra Max smart lock at IFA.
- It offers 19 unlock methods, including fingerprint, NFC, and facial recognition.
- The lock is designed for European locks and supports 99% of types.
- It features a more powerful motor than its predecessor.
New Smart Lock for European Homes
SwitchBot has released the Lock Ultra Max Vision Pro Combo, a new retrofit smart lock at IFA. This device is specifically designed for European homes and provides multiple entry options without requiring a traditional key. The combo includes the Lock Ultra Max, Keypad Vision Pro, and Hub Mini Matter.
Multiple Unlock Methods
The Lock Ultra Max offers up to 19 different ways to unlock doors. These methods include fingerprint scans, passcodes, NFC card access, and contactless authentication via facial or palm vein recognition. Users can also access doors remotely, through voice commands, smartwatches, and widgets via the SwitchBot App.
European Market Focus and Enhanced Performance
The Lock Ultra Max is tailored for the European market, supporting 99% of European lock types, such as EU profile cylinders, knob cylinders, Swiss round cylinders, and UK oval cylinders. It features a more powerful motor compared to the previous Lock Ultra, providing over 9 kilograms of turning force and reaching 160rpm, which is 3.2 times faster than the older model.
Pricing and Availability
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Max Vision Pro Combo is priced at €339.99 / £339.99. This makes it more expensive than the Lock Ultra Vision, which was launched last year at $249.99. The increased price reflects the new model's enhanced features and specific adaptations for the European market.
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SwitchBot introduced the Lock Ultra Max, a new retrofit smart lock designed for European homes, offering 19 different ways to unlock doors. This release expands SwitchBot's smart home product line with a model specifically tailored to European lock types and features a more powerful motor.