SwitchBot Lock Uses Face Unlock at Your Door

Rethinking Home Entry With Smarter Security

Most door locks still rely on keys, codes, or simple digital pins. These methods can feel outdated or inconvenient — keys get lost, codes are forgotten, and basic smart locks still require deliberate action to unlock. The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo takes a step beyond these familiar approaches. It combines a smart retrofit lock with a high-resolution vision keypad that can actually recognize a person’s face and unlock the door as they approach.

This device doesn’t just fit into a smart home — it expands what a smart home can do. Instead of merely reacting to commands, it can identify and respond to people in real time, offering a more intuitive and secure way to manage access to your space. 

How It Works: Multiple Ways to Enter

At the heart of the system is a facial recognition feature built into the Vision keypad that captures 2K video and unlocks your door when it recognizes an authorized face. It also supports an array of other access methods, including:

• Fingerprint scanning
• Password entry
• Voice commands
• Apple Watch unlock
• Remote unlock via the SwitchBot app
• Integration with smart home platforms like HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Assistant through the Matter-compatible Hub Mini

This versatility means you’re not limited to a single form of access. Whether you prefer contactless entry with facial recognition, a quick fingerprint scan, or remote access from your phone, the system adapts to your lifestyle.

Installation is designed to be simple. The Lock Ultra unit attaches inside your door over most existing locks, so you don’t need to replace your whole door hardware — instead, you upgrade it. This retrofit design lets users keep their original keys while adding modern smart security features. 

Bringing Security and Smart Home Together

Security and convenience often conflict: stronger security can feel harder to use, while easy systems can feel less safe. The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo makes a clear effort to balance both. Its facial recognition and 2K video help ensure that access is both fast and personal, while the multiple entry methods create fallback options that feel practical in everyday life.

The inclusion of remote unlocking and smart home integration means it doesn’t just secure your door — it becomes part of your wider connected home ecosystem. You can lock or unlock from anywhere, automate routines, or integrate it into broader security scenes with other devices. 

Why This Matters Today

Smart home technologies have steadily progressed, but many still depend on apps or specific devices. The standout feature of this lock — automatic unlocking when you approach — simplifies one of the most common interactions with your home. It’s a small shift in experience, but one that can feel significant in terms of both convenience and daily usability.

By combining facial recognition, multiple access methods, and smart home integration in one package, it reflects a broader trend in household technology: systems that are more aware and adaptable to the people using them.