Is the keypad supported in Home Assistant? It would be really nice if you could trigger automations if you enter a certain code when entering the house.
I've had one of these locks for about 3 weeks now. One useful hack for multipoint locks is to add a magnet to one of the multipoint latches and then place a window sensor (may need to remove the housing) in such a way, that when you lift the handle, the reed switch is "on". This allows you to create an automation to lock the door whenever the handle is lifted (I use HA). Works really well.
Integration with home assistant needs some work, shame that the hub is required for matter functionality. Also no offline matter is crazy, hope its just a bug
Just a word of warning to check the Ts&Cs on your home insurance policy when fitting a smart lock. Some companies (eg Aviva in the UK) want to be notified when any changes are made to the door locking mechanism.
Have 3 of the original locks integrated via bluetooth proxies. Have been working extremely reliably (and responsive once I installed a proxy with antenna close by) for more than a year. Only feature missing is the the emergency unlock feature, which is only available via the switchbot app. The main benefit og the lock pro in my opinion is the design and AA batteries. Not enough for me to upgrade, at least not until it gets Home Assistant bluetooth support.
I have the previous one, it works but... Jams every now and then - requiring to be re-calibrated, gets "unavailable" on bluetooth and matter under HA (a bit less under matter but still) so during that state you cannot control it. I hope the Pro version has those problems solved. Seems to be a good product with under-developed software.
I tried a Nuki ultion lock a few months ago. Had to return it. I think the torque wasnt enough to turn the lock. I hope this one has the extra torque. However, it doesnt list ultion as a compatible lock type. I’ve contacted switchbot to see if it’ll work
My issue with Switchbot is and always has been communication. They work when they want to, they connect when they want to and they respond to commands when they want to. I should make a video comparing my office window which has an Aqara blind and Switchbot curtain 3. The difference in response time and reliability is night and day.
In Spain we have tripple bolted security doors with no handle. The door can only be opened with a rather large key which needs 6 full rotations to lock or unlock, plus another quarter turn to actually physically open (click out from) the door frame. Another thing is that if the key is left in the keyhole on one side, it blocks another key from being used from the other side. Thus not only should the Switchbot rotate the knob/key up to 6 times, but it should also have a straight line movement to pull the key half way out of the keyhole when not in use, and wise versa. Does a lock device exist that can do all this?
Great review. I have one big issue with this smart lock, and that is the huge button which you said is neat to have when carrying stuff. This is sold as a Pro lock but does not offer Geofencing to disable the button when not at home, as otherwise when someone approaches the door, excited pets jumping up can open the door by jumping against the button. Also on your door it will be easy to open from outside using a hook shaped rod through the letter box. People will only know this is an option if using the keypad as this identifies its a Switchbot lock from the outside. As Geofencing is not offered it would be great to be able to at least disable this button on a routine when at work for example to ensure it does not get opened when no one is at home. Looking forward to seeing the Aqara lock which is due to release soon.
It's a good point about there being no geofencing, at least within the switchbot app. You can however completely disable the button which mitigated your concern there, just means you can't use it in a situation where your carrying things
I bought the switchbot lock pro. It works very well, but the magnetic door position pod does not really work for any locks more than a couple of inches from the door frame.
Hi - how since you used the double tape to install the lock, how did you manage to retain the lock cover (escutcheon) on the outside? Since you unscrew the section on the inside, doesn’t the outside lock cover come off? I spent 2 hours trying to screw in the installation plate but the screw placement did not match my lock and I could not do it…
Great video and product review, would like an update when HA BLE is working. Out of interest what BLE reliability issues did you see with the previous model with HA?
Same here, seen lots of people mention this lock but I'm holding off until home assistant is available especially after hearing what little info you get via matter
A couple of times it would take multiple presses to work but the worst thing was the very slow response time on occasion. Mostly it was like 3-4s but occasionally you'd get a 10-15s one making you think it hadn't worked and pressing it again causing a double trigger
@@EverythingSmartHomeI found that setting up a little Atom Echo about 3m away as a BT proxy fixed those issues right up (my HA is upstairs so while the BT would reach it, I used to often see those 10 second plus delays)
can i opened the fire from distance without the hub just using the app? i have installed everything but i don’t use matter: do i still need the hub connected ?
Hi, if by chance the keyboard doesn't work, don't open it via the app again. What is the contingency plan? normally the cylinder does not open when both keys are plugged in (internal and external);
Can the switchbot lock pro be installed in any position, I mean upside down if necessary? I see some installation has the bolt or the part you turn in the upper part and some in the lower part, so it seem they just turn it but in their page they have two version the uk and the US and they show each of them like if the only difference is that the turn it vs the other or not sure if there is a real difference between the 2 version. I will appreciate any help
Can i open it with a key normally when coming home? Kan i make an automation to auto open when i come home in case im carrying groceries and dont want to pick up keys. Can i make temporary keys or anything if my parents need to enter and im on vacation? So many questions unanswered 😁
What is the IP rating of them ?.. I have a garage door that I wish to lock.. BUT at an open state the inside may get open in the Rain for some houres..
I'm curious about the size. On the thumbnail for this video it's right under the door handle, and looks like it would get in the way. Is that a photo you took or is it from the web? Asking as I'm worried I'd have the same issue.
I think it's only just became available on the US site so might take a few days to appear on the UK site, as soon as I can I'll get it added! But my contact at Switchbot confirmed the UK price so shouldn't be long
I was considering this lock for a secondary door of mine (already have an August 4th gen with the Keypad working with the Yale BLE integration in HA on the front door), but hearing that it requires the hub is a deal-breaker. The rest of my switchbot kit works just fine using the Switchbot BLE integration and a few ESP32s being Bluetooth Proxies. I will likely just end up buying another August. :/
Aqara's M3 hub seems to have the same issue. Disconnect the internet and all the devices that are on the M3 seems to be unreachable. Anyway, this looks like it doesn't work with my lock. :(
I have been using the Lock Pro for a few weeks now, and while it is pretty nice overall, mine has been very unreliable,. losing calibration every week or two and then jamming and frequently "forgetting" to lock itself at random. I hope this will be fixed in Software, but I doubt it since the same issue was apparently around with the predecessor as well.
Great video. I think I'm going to wait until Bluetooth is supported by HA. Do you know if use of the keypad requires the hub? Or if it pairs directly to the lock itself?
The best informatieve video so far! Great job - love your channel! Only thing I missed is if you need the new hub for matter integration for home assistant or will the original switchbot hub do?
I kind of feel like the whole point of matter is to remove the need for a hub, bit dissappointing they force you to buy the hub still to get it to work with HomeKit for example. Especially considering the hub is nearly the same price as the lock and when you only have one switch it device it makes it prohibitive
"Just another hub" makes this is a no from me. Shame. I wonder though could you you use a esp32 with esphome to create a Bluetooth connection? Or maybe it can only be paired with the hub?
I'd like to have multi-protocol support, especially in a large device like this, ideally with a dip switch to select BT/WiFi/Zigbee. In a $100+ device the additional cost would be minimal. Imagine local MQTT control (using a security key token) and status alerts. I certainly don't want another hub, or even BT. Come on SwitchBot, give the 250,000+ Home Assistant users what they want!
It is a battery powered device, so really only Zigbee and BT are viable. Honestly, with ESPHome Bluetooth Proxies working as well as it is, why do you not want Bluetooth?
I have the original and the biggest gripe is the battery life. When you get home and it tells you it does not have enough power to work. Not great. No warning.
Besides the magnet not working reliably this lock has a ton of issues not mentioned here! 1. It only registers opened/closed state ar the outmost point of calibration. Thats utter rubbish if you use the knob or key or have night switch which can be also opened via handle. So basically if i ever use it manually it doesn't notice. This knob is so slow i only use it manually, but then usually i just turn it until its open and use handle for the night switch as its fastest that way. Door doesn't notice. Also as the door never knows its correct state the auto lock/relock isn't working.. so you end up turning manually to close the lock and as it doesn't notice it shows open until it cranks up torque to relock from locked. 2. As soon as there is the slightest distraction like hub offline the auto lock/relock just doesn't happen. 3. The software integration with home assistant is a joke if used with night switch at least right now. And as long as 1. Isn't fixed nothing good can come out of it. Back in the box and getting a Nuki. This piece of shit simply isn't worth it. The hardware except the magnet thing is really good but the software is utter rubbish and why use a smart lock without geofencing? Buy cheap buy twice clearly the case if your door has night switch.
They've completely stuffed the design, to be generic. Who wants a big shoebox on the swinging edge of their door? It's bot super-premium. For latches like yours it could have easily been a much lower profile. Sprocket on your shaft, worm drive to the side, tiny motor to drive it and another to drive cluch engagement. Hall effect sensor to keep state of the sprocket (which can be directly driven by hand or key). 18650 or 1S LiPo. LEDs for status. Small Esp board to drive. Saw something similar on here a while back.
I think SwitchBot's main issue is Bluetooth and lack of integration... The devices I have of theirs do not work well with Home Assistant or Alexa, and I will not buy more until they sort this
thanks for the video, but I'm clearly not convinced, 1) the fixing with the double-sided tape, amateur hack ... 2) the battery system is hack ... (have to remove them to recharge them ...) 3) the price of the lock + have to add batteries, add a hub (should be included) I hesitated to buy but there, I had all the arguments not to take the step ...
Ciao , l'ho acquistata e mi sto trovando benissimo, l'unico problema è stato che il mio tamburo fuoriusciva di 9 mm quindi la piastra dello switchbot avvitata al tamburo lasciava uno spazio di 6mm dalla porta e non avendo una base di appoggio lo Switchbot traballava, quindi ho disegnato una piastra di 6mm e l'ho stampata in 3D ed ho risolto il problema, se qualcuno ne avesse bisogno l'ho caricata sul sito di Makerworld (basta fare una ricerca per titolo: Distanziatore da 6 mm per Switchbot Lock Pro) spero di aver fatto cosa gradita.
Interesting looking product. I do like that it was designed to run on standard, easy to find batteries and the idea of swapping out batteries for charging with no down time is cool. I wonder if it would work for rechargable AAs? But did I really just watch a guy playing with his knob on the internet for 15 minutes?! :D Oh also, who is Roberto and what is he doing on your landing ;)
@@EverythingSmartHome I figured it was probably a robovac? Anyway it must have been one hell of a party at your place... Roberto upstairs munching carpet on the landing while Keira was twisting your shaft in the hallway :D
I am category against smart locks with two exception. 1) They are mechanically designed to only lock NOT to unlock. 2) I retain the ability to lock or unlock without interacting with the smart mechanism something very close to it. I am fine with smart lock locking my door if I forgot too but NEVER unlocking it or interfering with me unlocking form inside in and instant.
In my opinion that would be a downgrade as you'd have to run a cable to the lock itself, and you wouldn't be able to keep using it while recharging (as the whole unit would die), where just now you can keep using the lock on one battery while recharging one in a more convenient location
@EverythingSmartHome let me introduce you to smart plugs. Bought Shelly TRVs specifically for that reason. Got a smart plug and a cable running to it, delivering power whenever it needs it. For me, it's not a downgrade but an upgrade. I'd run a cable to the door and have it constantly plugged into a wall. With BT, I can monitor the charge and can keep it at a comfortable 40%-80% once and for all. Cable can be fitted nicely on the door itself with little to no obstructions. With a tiny design difference, the engineers could've integrated USB-C charging into the battery pack and the unit as well (plugging the batteries into a male USB-C port hidden inside the unit, for example). I just don't like the idea of yet another battery-powered device that needs changing during the most inconvenient times. I'd rather just set it up and forget it with the minor inconvenience of running a cable once instead of having to change batteries or charge them all the time. :/
How does anyone talk about a lock without talking about the security of it? Often the security of these smart locks are abysmal. Please consider this in your threat model prior to buying this.
@@EverythingSmartHome Whilst you did mention security may be a concern, I can see why soneone would consider the video to not talk about security by lack of disvussion on security protocols.
Don't buy, the locks get out of calibration and jam. For me, the first time after 3 months. Now the lock is constantly jammed and every second use it has to be recalibrated. Support responds once a week, and the refund granted is just a constant promise that they will do it and then that they are checking what is going on with it and so on forever. If you get a copy from the 30-day return, you may have a problem adding the lock to your account.
Dear friend, I have the switchbot lock with the first-generation hub. I consider replacing the hub to the second generation Hub2 for adding my switchbot lock support to the apple home support. Also, I interested buying Aqara G4 Doorbell (which is also support the Apple home) My question is if I can combine both products to work together ??? I mean, the moment someone rings the Aqara G4 Doorbell, I will be able to get notification from the apple home app, watch the G4 camera & on the same Apple screen app to open the switchbot lock for opening the door ? I watched the Aqara promotional video and saw that there is an option on both Aqara products (Aqara lock u200 & Aqara G4 Doorbell). Here's the Aqara promotional video, at the 16-second mark th-cam.com/video/lWadY9hohJA/w-d-xo.html I'll be glad if know what you think about my idea Shlomi
A thief will just break the windows or pry open the door with pry bar A thief that have enough knowledge to hack your lock would probaply hack something more lucrative then hacking random normal people homes lol
no one is saying this is an 'anti thief' device.. it's a convenience one and automation one Mine auto locks my door everynight "in case I forgot" and also I don't need to fumble for keys when I leave/get back home. As soon as my car is in the garage and my plate is read, it unlocks
It doesn't work well. I have to recalibrate it every 2 weeks or so... recalibrate,recalibrate,recalibrate,recalibrate,recalibrate...zzz The technical service is giving me the runaround...
Dont buy it, it's jaming very often.I had to recalibrate it 15 times in 2 months and if you dont have a key with you, you'll stay out of your home for a looong time 😂.The after sale service is very slow and offer no answer then software updates with no solution what so ever.Very disapointing
At 3 minutes and already loving ALL the knob jokes 👌
And kept a straight face the whole time! 😅
Nearly lost it on "sticky knob" though!
Is the keypad supported in Home Assistant? It would be really nice if you could trigger automations if you enter a certain code when entering the house.
For anyone watching now, HA just added bluetooth support for SwitchBot Lock Pro with 2024.7 release.
I've had one of these locks for about 3 weeks now. One useful hack for multipoint locks is to add a magnet to one of the multipoint latches and then place a window sensor (may need to remove the housing) in such a way, that when you lift the handle, the reed switch is "on". This allows you to create an automation to lock the door whenever the handle is lifted (I use HA). Works really well.
I've seen that before and really wanted to do it but unfortunately no space on my particular door. Jealous as it's a neat trick!
the number of shafts and knobs in this video. love it
All the knobs
Integration with home assistant needs some work, shame that the hub is required for matter functionality. Also no offline matter is crazy, hope its just a bug
Hope they will fix that ASAP
@@EverythingSmartHome just curious if this has been fixed yet? I was thinking to get this, but thats a deal breaker for me
Just a word of warning to check the Ts&Cs on your home insurance policy when fitting a smart lock. Some companies (eg Aviva in the UK) want to be notified when any changes are made to the door locking mechanism.
Do you have any recommendations for door locks in 2024 working with HASS?
Have 3 of the original locks integrated via bluetooth proxies. Have been working extremely reliably (and responsive once I installed a proxy with antenna close by) for more than a year. Only feature missing is the the emergency unlock feature, which is only available via the switchbot app. The main benefit og the lock pro in my opinion is the design and AA batteries. Not enough for me to upgrade, at least not until it gets Home Assistant bluetooth support.
Paul Hibbert calling TH-cam: “He’s doing it again!”
I've had mine for a couple of weeks now, got mine installed, and loving it!
Thanks for the video! How about those two screws in 3:30? Doesn't the outside of the lock fall off if you don't use them?
I have the previous one, it works but... Jams every now and then - requiring to be re-calibrated, gets "unavailable" on bluetooth and matter under HA (a bit less under matter but still) so during that state you cannot control it. I hope the Pro version has those problems solved. Seems to be a good product with under-developed software.
I tried a Nuki ultion lock a few months ago. Had to return it. I think the torque wasnt enough to turn the lock. I hope this one has the extra torque. However, it doesnt list ultion as a compatible lock type. I’ve contacted switchbot to see if it’ll work
Love how some people are worried about their smart lock getting hacked but they have a shitty mechanical lock that can be raked open in seconds.
physical security feels more real and solid. It's also something that has been used for ages.
These electronic locks ? Not so much.
@@NotTheStinkyCheese You're right of course but the faith people put into most mechanical locks isn't warranted.
any update on the Bluetooth Home Assistant support?
My issue with Switchbot is and always has been communication. They work when they want to, they connect when they want to and they respond to commands when they want to.
I should make a video comparing my office window which has an Aqara blind and Switchbot curtain 3. The difference in response time and reliability is night and day.
It's OK. Everyone thinks their knob is weird. ;-) Bravo, sir. Bravo!
😂😂
I thought" every body is different,it's not weird,don't be so hard on yourself bro" lol
In Spain we have tripple bolted security doors with no handle. The door can only be opened with a rather large key which needs 6 full rotations to lock or unlock, plus another quarter turn to actually physically open (click out from) the door frame.
Another thing is that if the key is left in the keyhole on one side, it blocks another key from being used from the other side.
Thus not only should the Switchbot rotate the knob/key up to 6 times, but it should also have a straight line movement to pull the key half way out of the keyhole when not in use, and wise versa.
Does a lock device exist that can do all this?
Do you know how this compares to the Aqara U100 or U50?
Great review. I have one big issue with this smart lock, and that is the huge button which you said is neat to have when carrying stuff. This is sold as a Pro lock but does not offer Geofencing to disable the button when not at home, as otherwise when someone approaches the door, excited pets jumping up can open the door by jumping against the button. Also on your door it will be easy to open from outside using a hook shaped rod through the letter box. People will only know this is an option if using the keypad as this identifies its a Switchbot lock from the outside.
As Geofencing is not offered it would be great to be able to at least disable this button on a routine when at work for example to ensure it does not get opened when no one is at home. Looking forward to seeing the Aqara lock which is due to release soon.
It's a good point about there being no geofencing, at least within the switchbot app. You can however completely disable the button which mitigated your concern there, just means you can't use it in a situation where your carrying things
Is there proximity auto-unlocking where it can recognize your Bluetooth device and automatically unlock as you approach the door?
I have it with the hub mini but it never reports their state to HA. It is always Unknown there. Even when the tapping/clicking the buttons on HA works
Can you still use your existing key to open from the outside ?
I suspect that works, but it's not mentioned here I think.
the switchbot acts as if you have a key in the barrel on 1 side. so just try it out with 2 keys and see for yourself
I bought the switchbot lock pro. It works very well, but the magnetic door position pod does not really work for any locks more than a couple of inches from the door frame.
Yeah it's tricky to get the right position! Personally I use a different ZigBee sensors with Home Assistant for the auto lock
Hi - how since you used the double tape to install the lock, how did you manage to retain the lock cover (escutcheon) on the outside? Since you unscrew the section on the inside, doesn’t the outside lock cover come off? I spent 2 hours trying to screw in the installation plate but the screw placement did not match my lock and I could not do it…
Great video and product review, would like an update when HA BLE is working. Out of interest what BLE reliability issues did you see with the previous model with HA?
Same here, seen lots of people mention this lock but I'm holding off until home assistant is available especially after hearing what little info you get via matter
A couple of times it would take multiple presses to work but the worst thing was the very slow response time on occasion. Mostly it was like 3-4s but occasionally you'd get a 10-15s one making you think it hadn't worked and pressing it again causing a double trigger
@@EverythingSmartHomeI found that setting up a little Atom Echo about 3m away as a BT proxy fixed those issues right up (my HA is upstairs so while the BT would reach it, I used to often see those 10 second plus delays)
Does it work through 4G gsm network? for adding a new code for the keypad for example?
can i opened the fire from distance without the hub just using the app? i have installed everything but i don’t use matter: do i still need the hub connected ?
Hi, if by chance the keyboard doesn't work, don't open it via the app again.
What is the contingency plan?
normally the cylinder does not open when both keys are plugged in (internal and external);
i changed mine to a 'dual clutch' version that allows 2 keys to be used simultaneously... just had to change the cylinder
it works with bluetooth+home assistant now
Can the switchbot lock pro be installed in any position, I mean upside down if necessary? I see some installation has the bolt or the part you turn in the upper part and some in the lower part, so it seem they just turn it but in their page they have two version the uk and the US and they show each of them like if the only difference is that the turn it vs the other or not sure if there is a real difference between the 2 version. I will appreciate any help
So much innuendo hehe ;) I ordered this with keypad and hub £189, waiting for it to arrive
Can i open it with a key normally when coming home?
Kan i make an automation to auto open when i come home in case im carrying groceries and dont want to pick up keys.
Can i make temporary keys or anything if my parents need to enter and im on vacation?
So many questions unanswered 😁
I have the original and with that model the answer to all of those questions is yes
What is the IP rating of them ?.. I have a garage door that I wish to lock.. BUT at an open state the inside may get open in the Rain for some houres..
Do you think it would be possible to make it work with the fingerprint sensor on a UVC-G4 Doorbell Pro, when Matter is made available?
Hmm I wouldn't bank on that working unfortunately due to matter limitations
I'm curious about the size. On the thumbnail for this video it's right under the door handle, and looks like it would get in the way. Is that a photo you took or is it from the web? Asking as I'm worried I'd have the same issue.
Does numberpad work local?
Yes it's Bluetooth also
@@EverythingSmartHome Is there any way for it to be used with homeassistant?
Great vid as always - do you have a link to the rechargeable battery? Your vid showed it on the website but i cant see it when i look.
I think it's only just became available on the US site so might take a few days to appear on the UK site, as soon as I can I'll get it added! But my contact at Switchbot confirmed the UK price so shouldn't be long
I was considering this lock for a secondary door of mine (already have an August 4th gen with the Keypad working with the Yale BLE integration in HA on the front door), but hearing that it requires the hub is a deal-breaker. The rest of my switchbot kit works just fine using the Switchbot BLE integration and a few ESP32s being Bluetooth Proxies. I will likely just end up buying another August. :/
apparently it got added to HA 2024.7
Wen smart door lock cable or solar powered?
Aqara's M3 hub seems to have the same issue. Disconnect the internet and all the devices that are on the M3 seems to be unreachable. Anyway, this looks like it doesn't work with my lock. :(
I have been using the Lock Pro for a few weeks now, and while it is pretty nice overall, mine has been very unreliable,. losing calibration every week or two and then jamming and frequently "forgetting" to lock itself at random. I hope this will be fixed in Software, but I doubt it since the same issue was apparently around with the predecessor as well.
is it fixed?
@@alfredosucuk4539
Not yet. It got a new Firmware, but the issue isn't fully resolved yet. The Devs are working on it.
@@rolandrohde ty very much . i order one now
Dont buy it!Mine is totally disaster🤦♂️
@@TituDoles
Yeah, mine was the same. Bought an Aqara U200 to replace it and that has been pretty perfect so far
Can you unlock from the outside with an Apple Watch?
Great video.
I think I'm going to wait until Bluetooth is supported by HA.
Do you know if use of the keypad requires the hub? Or if it pairs directly to the lock itself?
It can be paired directly to the Lock
How many takes did this take, talking about your knobs and shafts (especially your sticky knob! 😅)
The best informatieve video so far! Great job - love your channel! Only thing I missed is if you need the new hub for matter integration for home assistant or will the original switchbot hub do?
Thanks! I think if I remember correctly you need the Hub 2 or Hub mini
Could you review Nuki please?
What about the new Aqara U50?
Don't think it's coming to the UK...again 🥲
@@EverythingSmartHome Mmm not fun. Nuki is more common in Belgium 🇧🇪
I kind of feel like the whole point of matter is to remove the need for a hub, bit dissappointing they force you to buy the hub still to get it to work with HomeKit for example. Especially considering the hub is nearly the same price as the lock and when you only have one switch it device it makes it prohibitive
"Just another hub" makes this is a no from me. Shame. I wonder though could you you use a esp32 with esphome to create a Bluetooth connection? Or maybe it can only be paired with the hub?
Yes you can that's what I meant by it needs to get Bluetooth support in HA, then you don't need the hub for Matter
I'd like to have multi-protocol support, especially in a large device like this, ideally with a dip switch to select BT/WiFi/Zigbee. In a $100+ device the additional cost would be minimal. Imagine local MQTT control (using a security key token) and status alerts. I certainly don't want another hub, or even BT. Come on SwitchBot, give the 250,000+ Home Assistant users what they want!
It is a battery powered device, so really only Zigbee and BT are viable. Honestly, with ESPHome Bluetooth Proxies working as well as it is, why do you not want Bluetooth?
This one would be perfect for us at our flat but I don't want to have to buy the hub or use their app 😢 Same with the new universal remote...
I have the original and the biggest gripe is the battery life. When you get home and it tells you it does not have enough power to work. Not great. No warning.
I'm hoping that won't be an issue here due to the batteries being able to power lock individually (if you opt for the dual power supply)
Looks like some great design ideas.
Entirely unfit for purpose with the hub requirement...that doesn't actually deliver required features.
For the size and price it needs matter sans hub and the whizzy batteries in the box.
Very solid review, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
“My knob is kind of wierd”… 😂
Besides the magnet not working reliably this lock has a ton of issues not mentioned here!
1. It only registers opened/closed state ar the outmost point of calibration. Thats utter rubbish if you use the knob or key or have night switch which can be also opened via handle. So basically if i ever use it manually it doesn't notice. This knob is so slow i only use it manually, but then usually i just turn it until its open and use handle for the night switch as its fastest that way. Door doesn't notice. Also as the door never knows its correct state the auto lock/relock isn't working.. so you end up turning manually to close the lock and as it doesn't notice it shows open until it cranks up torque to relock from locked.
2. As soon as there is the slightest distraction like hub offline the auto lock/relock just doesn't happen.
3. The software integration with home assistant is a joke if used with night switch at least right now. And as long as 1. Isn't fixed nothing good can come out of it.
Back in the box and getting a Nuki. This piece of shit simply isn't worth it. The hardware except the magnet thing is really good but the software is utter rubbish and why use a smart lock without geofencing?
Buy cheap buy twice clearly the case if your door has night switch.
🤣🤣🤣... knob... Funniest video I've seen on YT this week! 👌🏻
High praise indeed 😂 thanks!
They've completely stuffed the design, to be generic. Who wants a big shoebox on the swinging edge of their door? It's bot super-premium.
For latches like yours it could have easily been a much lower profile. Sprocket on your shaft, worm drive to the side, tiny motor to drive it and another to drive cluch engagement. Hall effect sensor to keep state of the sprocket (which can be directly driven by hand or key). 18650 or 1S LiPo. LEDs for status. Small Esp board to drive. Saw something similar on here a while back.
I think SwitchBot's main issue is Bluetooth and lack of integration... The devices I have of theirs do not work well with Home Assistant or Alexa, and I will not buy more until they sort this
thanks for the video,
but I'm clearly not convinced,
1) the fixing with the double-sided tape, amateur hack ...
2) the battery system is hack ... (have to remove them to recharge them ...)
3) the price of the lock + have to add batteries, add a hub (should be included)
I hesitated to buy but there,
I had all the arguments not to take the step ...
I'm here for the pun-zooms.
😂🙏🏻
Ciao , l'ho acquistata e mi sto trovando benissimo, l'unico problema è stato che il mio tamburo fuoriusciva di 9 mm quindi la piastra dello switchbot avvitata al tamburo lasciava uno spazio di 6mm dalla porta e non avendo una base di appoggio lo Switchbot traballava, quindi ho disegnato una piastra di 6mm e l'ho stampata in 3D ed ho risolto il problema, se qualcuno ne avesse bisogno l'ho caricata sul sito di Makerworld (basta fare una ricerca per titolo: Distanziatore da 6 mm per Switchbot Lock Pro) spero di aver fatto cosa gradita.
Its remains too big and bulky. There needs to be a narrow version for thin aluminium door frames.
Interesting looking product. I do like that it was designed to run on standard, easy to find batteries and the idea of swapping out batteries for charging with no down time is cool. I wonder if it would work for rechargable AAs?
But did I really just watch a guy playing with his knob on the internet for 15 minutes?! :D
Oh also, who is Roberto and what is he doing on your landing ;)
Roberto is uhhh...my little helper 👀
@@EverythingSmartHome I figured it was probably a robovac?
Anyway it must have been one hell of a party at your place... Roberto upstairs munching carpet on the landing while Keira was twisting your shaft in the hallway :D
ABsolutely brilliant cheered me up
No one likes having a sticky knob. 🤣
I've experienced it myself once, wouldn't wish it upon anyone 🥲😂
I am category against smart locks with two exception.
1) They are mechanically designed to only lock NOT to unlock.
2) I retain the ability to lock or unlock without interacting with the smart mechanism something very close to it.
I am fine with smart lock locking my door if I forgot too but NEVER unlocking it or interfering with me unlocking form inside in and instant.
It even handles a sticky knob, nice. lol
Thank you.
Thanks Ron!
I was hoping for more knob jokes, like in the original version. Or at least some bloopers at the end. Not enough jokes!😂
More subtle this time 😂
I really wish that switchbot wasn't so in love with Bluetooth. I would much rather have it use zigbee or WiFi.
So they've basically created a NUKI 2, about 5 years later...
My insurance says nope to that type of locks.
I've not had any insurance ask that sort of question, normally they ask is it multi point and is it key or knob on the inside
thanks honest review
Thanks for watching!
My biggest issue is the fact that it's not rechargeable itself. Only the batteries :/
In my opinion that would be a downgrade as you'd have to run a cable to the lock itself, and you wouldn't be able to keep using it while recharging (as the whole unit would die), where just now you can keep using the lock on one battery while recharging one in a more convenient location
@EverythingSmartHome let me introduce you to smart plugs.
Bought Shelly TRVs specifically for that reason. Got a smart plug and a cable running to it, delivering power whenever it needs it.
For me, it's not a downgrade but an upgrade. I'd run a cable to the door and have it constantly plugged into a wall. With BT, I can monitor the charge and can keep it at a comfortable 40%-80% once and for all. Cable can be fitted nicely on the door itself with little to no obstructions.
With a tiny design difference, the engineers could've integrated USB-C charging into the battery pack and the unit as well (plugging the batteries into a male USB-C port hidden inside the unit, for example).
I just don't like the idea of yet another battery-powered device that needs changing during the most inconvenient times. I'd rather just set it up and forget it with the minor inconvenience of running a cable once instead of having to change batteries or charge them all the time. :/
How does anyone talk about a lock without talking about the security of it? Often the security of these smart locks are abysmal. Please consider this in your threat model prior to buying this.
So, you didn't watch the video then?
@@EverythingSmartHome Whilst you did mention security may be a concern, I can see why soneone would consider the video to not talk about security by lack of disvussion on security protocols.
I’m not sure I’d be comfortable with removing my knob, just to have a smart lock.
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Don't buy, the locks get out of calibration and jam. For me, the first time after 3 months. Now the lock is constantly jammed and every second use it has to be recalibrated. Support responds once a week, and the refund granted is just a constant promise that they will do it and then that they are checking what is going on with it and so on forever. If you get a copy from the 30-day return, you may have a problem adding the lock to your account.
True
Sadly this is one product that won't work for EU locks, since they have a different design than the average deadbolt one in the USA
Dear friend, I have the switchbot lock with the first-generation hub.
I consider replacing the hub to the second generation Hub2 for adding my switchbot lock support to the apple home support.
Also, I interested buying Aqara G4 Doorbell (which is also support the Apple home) My question is if I can combine both products to work together ???
I mean, the moment someone rings the Aqara G4 Doorbell, I will be able to get notification from the apple home app, watch the G4 camera & on the same Apple screen app to open the switchbot lock for opening the door ?
I watched the Aqara promotional video and saw that there is an option on both Aqara products (Aqara lock u200 & Aqara G4 Doorbell). Here's the Aqara promotional video, at the 16-second mark th-cam.com/video/lWadY9hohJA/w-d-xo.html
I'll be glad if know what you think about my idea
Shlomi
How many times did you have to refilm parts to cut out all the giggles? I cracked up at your weird knob.
How many times did you descend into childish giggling recording that?... I'm not sure I could have managed it 😁
Definitely a few giggles were had 😂
And the shaft 😂😂😂
A thief will just break the windows or pry open the door with pry bar
A thief that have enough knowledge to hack your lock would probaply hack something more lucrative then hacking random normal people homes lol
I agree!
no one is saying this is an 'anti thief' device.. it's a convenience one and automation one
Mine auto locks my door everynight "in case I forgot" and also I don't need to fumble for keys when I leave/get back home. As soon as my car is in the garage and my plate is read, it unlocks
I know this isn’t Paul Hibberts channel but no shaft and knob jokes in disappointed
It’s way to large compared to competitor products
The knob 😂😂😂
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It doesn't work well. I have to recalibrate it every 2 weeks or so... recalibrate,recalibrate,recalibrate,recalibrate,recalibrate...zzz The technical service is giving me the runaround...
Dont buy it, it's jaming very often.I had to recalibrate it 15 times in 2 months and if you dont have a key with you, you'll stay out of your home for a looong time 😂.The after sale service is very slow and offer no answer then software updates with no solution what so ever.Very disapointing
Terrible. its huge and loud. And it still, in 2024!, needs gate to work with homekit.
Couldn't they have made it a little bigger?
looks horrible! if cost more than 2$ it's overpriced!
LOL that looks pure shit!
the ammout of knob and shaft reffrences had me goin
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