SwitchBot’s new video doorbell comes with an in-home display

January 6, 2025
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SwitchBot has taken the wraps off a new video doorbell that comes with a monitor you can put inside your home. The 4.3-inch monitor serves as a “gateway” for SwitchBot products, as you can use it to see who’s at your door, talk to your visitors, and manage your door lock.

You can plug the display directly into a power outlet, allowing you to mount it on a wall or prop it up on a table. It features a 100dB chime and connects to SwitchBot’s new video doorbell, which offers 2K resolution and color night vision. The doorbell also features a 165-degree wide-angle view, AI motion detection, and an Amazon Alexa integration. You can either purchase a wired option or a battery-powered model that you can juice up with a USB-C charger or a solar panel.

The monitor displays the doorbell’s video feed, allowing you to see who’s at your door.
Image: SwitchBot

SwitchBot has also revealed an upgrade to its SwitchBot Lock Pro. Like its predecessor, the SwitchBot Lock Ultra is compatible with the company’s Matter hub and can fit over existing locks, including deadbolt, mortise, and jimmy-proof locks.

Where the Lock Pro has disposable batteries with the option to purchase a rechargeable one, the Lock Ultra comes with a rechargeable battery right out of the box. The Lock Ultra lasts up to nine months on a single charge (or up to 12 months with the “extra large” battery option) and has an “emergency battery” in case the main battery stops working due to cold temperatures.

The SwitchBot Lock Ultra comes with a rechargeable battery that lasts up to nine months.
Image: SwitchBot

You can unlock the SwitchBot Lock Ultra using 16 different methods, including with your fingerprint, NFC, voice commands via Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, or through the SwitchBot app. It stores up to 100 fingerprints and can recognize them in as fast as 0.3 seconds, according to SwitchBot. The device also supports auto locking, allowing you to lock your door at a specific time.

The SwitchBot Lock Ultra, along with the new video doorbell and monitor, is set to arrive toward the end of the first quarter of 2025. There aren’t any details on pricing just yet.

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