Switchbot Lock Pro - This Smart Lock MIGHT Change Your Mind...

Today I take a look at the switchbot lock pro, a smart lock that I think might change your mind about smart locks! This is a fantastic smart lock with a tonne of failsafe features built into the experience which I think makes the Switchbot Lock Pro one of the best smart locks you can get your hands on!

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[kwanizac]

This was the first review of this that I've seen with actual cylinder consideration and measuring etc. Very good and very comprehensive. Kudos.
My door is a security door so the replacement wasn't so simple but I did order a replacement to allow double clutch application. Waiting for it to arrive.
Until then, wish me luck and hope I don't get locked out lol.

[gedgicat]

Interesting review, would be great if Home assistant Bluetooth operation was confirmed by reviewers. Ask Paul H if 3M tap fails 🤣. How easy is it for a burglar to use something (perhaps a walking stick) to knock the internal button via the post box and open the door for them!!!

[NathanJaneAndLouis]

I'm really interested in fitting one of these, but there's no way I'm downgrading the security of my locks. Stu, the cylinder you've linked to aren't ant-snap by the looks of it, that means you're looking at mere seconds to gain entry. I need to check if my Avocet locks will allow two key usage.

[leona_devon]

This is a great review, and good to see some real world installation and measuring, my lock has a thumb lock, which doesn't fit over switch bot, nor is it removable, I looked at another thumb lock that I had, and it's exactly the same the knob isn't removable and there's no way to get the switch for on to it, I have sent them an email just to check that I'm not doing something wrong but it looks like I'll have to change the cylinder, which is a pain :(

[radnerak]

I really wonder if the battery pack can be modded to use a DC power supply since the A/B battery packs are sequentially used

[meanBrains]

Great review. Very tempted!
Where's the link for the cylinder replacement you purchased? I have had a look but can't see it (apologies if I'm missing the obvious).

[garethjones]

Switchbot & Aqara are the 2 leaders in the smart home space in my opinion

[Stephen-Jones]

Can you use the Switch Pro with Home Assistant with SkyConnect dongle/Bluetooth without needing the Switchbot Hub?

[shadowopal]

Switchbot also has sales a few times a year including black friday and one of the Amazon prime days.

[garyhenderson]

Great looking product and will be even better when a white version is available. The thing that concerns me is the huge button on the inside. Pets get excited when people approach the door and they can whilst jumping up easily hit this and open the door, or even just a wire coat hangar through the letterbox pulling back will open the door (here the keypad is a giveaway that this can happen). Here I think being able to deactivate the button when no one is home using Geofencing would be an urgent feature required. Will wait and see when Aqara finally release their lock to have a comparison. But this seems to be a retrofit option with a great price tag.

[jamesmaitland]

I have the original lock and the 3m tape is not holding up with careful daily use. So hard to see this fairing much better….

[darrenparker]

What if you have to raise your handle before the key will turn. Then auto-lock cant work?

[greetp]

Does the unit have an IP rating?

I would like to fit it to an external wooden gate.

[mattreadable]

Would be good to also have a choice of white enclosure

[simonsayshomeassistant]

Great review Stu, mine is in the mail

[glitchmaker]

This does the same that Nuki lock has been doing for the last 4 or 5 years.

[stephenm]

smart locks are an indulgence too far. they add faff to a simple task. smart home companies need to start saying yes we can but should we bother..