Switchbot Lock Ultra + Keypad Touch / Vision: Review in Spanish

Have Technology of the future at home is already a reality… Do you know those science fiction movies in which they open doors with their eyes? You can already do this in your home and you do not need to pay professionals for a spectacular installation or do works.

I know that what I am telling you does not seem real. I didn’t believe it either. But I have tried the combo Switchbot Lock Ultra + Keypad Vision (also the switchbot lock ultra + keypad touch, a more accessible variant) and I can assure you that you can have Intelligent and professional level security at home Without much effort.

But that the name of this combo does not open you, it is easy to understand it. The Switchbot Lock Ultra is a last generation intelligent lockThe Keypad Touch is a fingerprint and NFC sensor keyboard that serves as an accessory for the lock, and the Keypad Vision is an update of this keyboard with 3D facial recognition.

Nor do you think you have to break your door to ride it. This smart security system It is installed on the lock; It is not necessary to remove the one you already have nor use tools or do works at home.

How do I know all this? Well, I have tried the switchbot lock ultra at home during these last weeks and I thought the best “improvement” I have done in my home. Next, I tell you All the details of this combohow it works and How much is it worth Buy it.

Switchbot Lock Ultra + Keypad Touch / Vision: The best combo to have intelligent security in your home

The Switchbot Ultra is the new Switchbot intelligent lock, one of the best domestic homemade brands That there are in the market (in Androidphoria we have checked it with its surveillance cameras, the curtain robot and its contact, movement and light sensors).

Being more specific, the Switchbot Lock Ultra You come to be the successor of the Switchbot Lock that we analyzed a couple of years ago. It’s about A new version, very improved with necessary changes and novelties.

And although it can be used alone and is fully functional as an independent gadget, it is best to combine it with the Keyboard touch EITHER Keyboard visionA couple of accessories that complement it very well.

The Keypad Touch we already know it. It is the keyboard that was launched next to the first version of this lock and allows you open the lock with a numerical password, An NFC card or with footprint Without having to use the mobile.

Is it compatible with the new Switchbot Lock Ultra? Yes, but so is the renewed version of this keyboard. We are talking about the keypad vision that allows Use your face to unlock the lock Thanks to its advanced 3D facial recognition technology.

Switchbot Ultra + Keypad Touch / Vision Technical Card

What is Switchbot Lock Ultra intelligent lock?

Let’s start with the Switchbot Lock Ultra. The first thing I have to say is that since I received it I knew I was facing a Premium product. It comes in a very beautiful box with its battery and its assembly accessories. They are noticed that they have taken care of every detail of the packaging.

Already speaking of the lock, this one feels Very robust, but at the same time it is light And this has a logical reason: it is manufactured with an alloy of magnesium and aluminum, which makes it very resistant and light. It also has some details in PC and ABS plastic.

In addition, it has a Very elegant design In black that combines with any door … Don’t you like how it looks at your wooden door? Well also includes 3 Stickers of different wood colors that can be glued to the front cover of the lock so that it goes unnoticed.

And when I turned around I discovered the system that does magic: that orange mechanism that Turn the key with precision, speed and discretion. In fact, this is where there are some of its main improvements with respect to its predecessor: it is twice as fast, 10 % stronger and it is much quieter… Only 20 dB of noise!

However, in addition to the lock, the box also includes the main battery, a couple of adapters, an beautification and other accessories for the installation, which is super simple.

I installed it in a couple of minutes, does not require works and neither is an electric point thanks to its rechargeable battery that lasts 9 months

One of the things I like most about the Switchbot Lock Ultra is Its easy installation that allows you to put it on any lock. That’s right, you don’t need to remove the lock from your door to use it, since it is installed on an existing lock.

Basically, It’s a gadget that turns the key of your lock. Therefore, it is installed on the internal part of the door and with the key in its position … How did I make the assembly? I only put the adapter in the lock (It comes with a couple that are compatible with 99.9% of profiles, I tried and chose the one that coincided with my lock).

Once I set the adapter to the lock with its three anchor points (using the tool included), I put the adhesive 3m, I coupled it to the adapter and voilaI already had the Switchbot Lock Ultra on the lock of my door. And if you do not trust the adhesive, it also includes everything you need for a mounting with screws.

Already with these steps he had the Switchbot Lock Ultra instead, but there were still a couple of steps for full installation. One of them was Place the opening sensor With 3M adhesive Within the framework of the door that, surprisingly, was included. This is usually sold separately and Indicate if the door is open or closed.

Then, I removed the front lid and set out to put his batteries. And no, it does not have a single source of energy. The Switchbot Lock Ultra has a Triple energy system so that there is no possibility of being left home due to lack of autonomy:

• Main battery of 4200 mAh that lasts until 9 months and that is recharged with a USB-C cable.
• Backup battery which is 1 removable Cr123a pile, which gives even 500 unlocks additional and is very resistant to cold (up to -40 ° C).
• Emergency micro-base that can save your life with additional unlocks when the other batteries are left without load.

And for greater security, It has many low battery alerts that are activated since the main battery Start running out of charge: The knob LED turns on red, on your mobile you will receive low battery notifications and even has a sound alert for this. It is impossible not to realize that it is running out of battery.

What can the Switchbot Lock Ultra do?

Clearly, the Switchbot Lock Ultra Automates the lock of the door of your home. That is obvious. But what I did not expect was the large number of additional functions that really make it “intelligent”:

• Easy matching with mobile: Once you are installed, you just have to download the Switchbot app on your mobile, open it and ready, the application detects the lock and matches it automatically. Of course, you have to have the bluetooth on the mobile, since the lock is communicated by this route. To control it remotely (Wi -Fi, Internet, Matter, Home Assistant, etc.) you need one of the brand’s hubs.
• Self-Calibration: In other smart locks you must complete a manual synchronization by turning the knob to learn the amount of key turns to give to put all the insurance. The Switchbot Lock is synchronized alone.
• Fast unlock mode: During the day it makes a very fast opening with a Bluetooth response of less than 0.2 seconds.
• Silent mode: During the nights a much slower unlocking mechanism is activated and sound effects are disabled, making the lock function without making noise (less than 20 dB).
• Automatic closure at night: You can program it so that at a certain time of the night the lock is blocked automatically.
• Automatic opening when you’re close: The automatic unlocking function uses the GPS and Bluetooth of your mobile to know when you are close to the door to unlock the lock.
• NOTICE THE STATE OF THE DOOR: Thanks to the opening sensor you can warn when the door was open. You can also consult the state in real time (open or closed).
• It works as a bell: It has sound alerts so when combining it with the keyboards that are installed abroad, it can function as a bell.
• Compatible with intelligent assistants and home automation systems: It has integration with Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant, Home Assistant, Matter, Ifttt, Smartthings and more.

Now, what surprised me the most without a doubt are the More than 10 forms of unlocking offered by the Switchbot Lock Ultra. But before talking about that, let’s review the Two keyboards available for this lock:

The most accessible option is to combine it with the Keypad Touch, a numerical keyboard with fingerprint sensor and NFC cards

The Keypad Touch is an old acquaintance. This is The first version of the keyboard of switchbot for your smart locks and we already analyzed it in our review of the Switchbot Lock last year.

But if you missed that analysis, I tell you that it meets what is already the custom of the brand: QUALITY MANUFACTURE, Elegant design and high resistance. In fact, it has IP65 certification against water and dust so that you are not afraid to install it in the weather.

How do you complement the Switchbot Lock Ultra? Because thanks to him the lock can be opened with numerical passwordsscam NFC cards (includes one) and with fingerprint. The latter must be said that it is a very reliable method (98 % precision) and fast (0.3 second reading).

And while allowing up to 100 footprints and NFC cards, I have to admit that I did not like it to use 2 CR123A batteries as drums (Even if they are easily removable and last up to 2 years) because he preferred to have a lithium battery to be able to collect it.

It is best to use the lock with the keypad vision, a keyboard with 3D facial recognition and rechargeable battery

This is the switchbot keypad vision

Luckily I could not only try the most basic Switchbot keyboard, but also The new version of this accessory that accompanies the launch of the Switchbot Lock Ultra. And it is that Keypad Vision definitely is worth it.

This keyboard already has everything you liked so much about its predecessor (Prémicium design, high weather resistance and easy installation with 3M adhesive or screws), but but Add a new unlocking method which seems brought from the future.

And yes, I’m talking about 3D facial recognition, similar to the iPhone face. It is a system that scan your face with more than 30000 infrared points, creating a Facial map with bank level encryption (AES-128) which is stored locally and has a very low error rate (less than 0.0001%).

These characteristics make Don’t have to worry about a hack of your biometric data or that someone can mock security with a photo of your face … Any other improvement? Yes, that no longer uses batteries, but has a Integrated rechargeable battery whose duration is 1 year and that you can load with a USB-C cable.

It opens in many ways: more than 10 unlock methods

Now that I told you every detail about this smart lock and the two keyboards with which you can buy it in combo (Switchbot Lock Ultra + Keypad Vision / Switchbot Lock Ultra + Keypad Touch), let’s review all the opening methods it offers:

1. You can open it using the key From outside (only if your lock supports it) or turning the latch From the inside.
2. Pressing a button From the mobile app Switchbot.
3. By voice commands If you integrate it with your intelligent trusted assistant (it requires a Switchbot hub).
4. Approaching you To the lock if you have activated the automatic unlocking function.
5. From a Smart clock.
6. With a rapid scan of your face thanks to your facial recognition (only available if you have the Keypad Vision).
7. When presenting one NFC card or tag (only available if you have the Keypad Touch or Vision).
8. With the fingerprint (only available if you have the Keypad Touch or Vision).
9. Placing a Permanent numerical code (only available if you have the Keypad Touch or Vision).
10. Using a single -use numerical code that expires when unlocking the lock (only available if you have the Keypad Touch or Vision).
11. With a Temporary numerical code which has a time limit for use (only available if you have the Keypad Touch or Vision).

Conclusion: It is very worth it, especially if you get the Switchbot Lock Ultra Vision combo

If security is priceless … Why would your automation have? The truth is that after trying the Switchbot Lock Ultra + Keypad Touch / Vision combo I can say that offers much more than it costs. So yes, It is a purchase that I recommend a lotespecially for those interested in home automation.

If you are new in this to create an intelligent home, this It is the best product to start in domestic home automation: It is easy to install and gives you so many functions that you will feel great progress in the creation of an intelligent home. In addition, when you are moving forward in this you will appreciate the compatibility with Matter and Home Assistant.

Are you already a home automation veteran? Well, you are also interested. There is no better way to make a quality leap to the home automation of your home than Be able to open the door of your house just by the lookWith your footprint, mobile or with any of its other intelligent methods.

And the best thing is that you are Adding a professional security system to your home that will help you keep it well protected thanks to its intelligent functions and bank encryption.

If it is available to your pocket, I I would recommend the Switchbot Lock Ultra Vision combo With facial recognition. The Switchbot Lock Ultra Touch combo would only see it as an option if you want to save some money (it really is not much). Anyway, no matter the combo you carry, you will be automating the safety of your home with one of the best options in the market. These are your prices:

• Switchbot Lock Ultra: € 159.99
• Switchbot Lock Ultra Touch Combo: € 219.99
• Switchbot Lock Ultra Vision Combo: € 269.99