SwitchBot Lock Pro Review: A Smarter Smart Lock That Mounts Over Your Deadbolt
Key Features
Mounts Over Your Existing Deadbolt
No drilling, no locksmith, the motor grips your current thumb-turn and spins it for you. Install in about ten minutes with adhesive tape.
Five Ways to Unlock
Fingerprint, PIN code, NFC card, app, or the original key. The optional keypad reads fingerprints in under half a second.
Matter and Apple Home Ready
Pair it with the SwitchBot Hub 2 and the Lock Pro shows up in Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, and SmartThings.
Nine Months on Four AAs
The new motor uses less power than the original Lock, and the battery indicator gives you a four-week heads-up before you need to swap.
Pros & Cons
What We Liked
- Renter-friendly install, no drilling required
- Faster, quieter motor than the original Lock
- Matter support brings real Apple Home compatibility
- Fingerprint keypad reads under half a second
- Long battery life with clear low-battery warning
Worth Knowing
- Bulky indoor profile, hard to make it look invisible
- Keypad sold separately, most people will want it
- Needs SwitchBot Hub 2 for full Matter and remote access
Full Specifications
| Compatibility | Most US single-cylinder deadbolts |
| Power | 4x AA batteries (included) |
| Battery Life | Up to 9 months |
| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0, Matter via Hub 2 |
| Unlock Methods | Fingerprint, PIN, NFC, app, key |
| Dimensions | 4.4 x 2.4 x 3.1 inches |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work on my apartment door?
Do I need the keypad?
What happens if the batteries die?
Final Verdict
For renters or anyone who can’t permanently replace their deadbolt, the SwitchBot Lock Pro is the best smart lock on the market right now. With the fingerprint keypad and Hub 2, you get the same experience as a $300+ smart deadbolt, for half the price, and you can take it with you when you move.
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