This smart lock works well, but is it enough? SwitchBot Lock Pro: Full Setup and Review

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Review of SwitchBot Lock Pro, Hub Mini Matter Enabled, and Keypad Touch, including what you get, how to install and control, what it does well, and what could be improved.
Lock provided by SwitchBot for review.
📘 CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction
01:27 - Unboxing
03:19 - Installation
08:22 - Configuration
11:36 - What it does well
13:17 - What to improve
16:02 - Final thoughts
17:40 - Outtake
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👤 ABOUT ME
I'm Michael Leen, a lifelong tech enthusiast in the United States who believes technology is a tool that should help - not hinder - our productivity. I produce weekly video content on KZfaq spanning smart home automation, mobile devices, and other tech tools to help us lead more productive lives.
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@michaelsleen Ай бұрын

👉 Get 10% off SwitchBot Lock Pro, Hub Mini Matter Enabled, and Keypad Touch when you use coupon code 10UPQIZHBUZ9W2 at bit.ly/3QlsrIM.

@RiceEater483 21 күн бұрын

Great video, not sure if you remember but I commented before about how I have this lock and liked it. I actually got another one for my back door. About your points, the one that really stuck out is how it takes 3 devices to accomplish what others do with just 1. The Keypad has to be separate, so I'll give them a pass on that. But the Hub is a different story. Bluetooth is Switchbot's bread n butter, but it really would have been nice if they could have added a thread radio. That way we could choose between Matter over thread or the Hub as a Matter Bridge. I would have gladly paid a little more if they did. As for Home Assistant, I was already aware of what I needed to do. So I did that immediately and had no trouble getting the lock into my HA with the ability to control it. But fair point, others may not be aware and they'll be confused. I can see why this may be a confusing and frustrating experience for brand new users. I didn't have any issues because I already had prior experience. I think you make many good points about it but I still think it's a good lock considering the options and price point. As long as you can get over the bulky design lol. One other thing. If you like the card option, you can get these really cheap cards or fobs on Amazon that can be used to unlock your door. I bought both a 10 pack of cards and fobs to test and both worked. The fobs are more convenient since you can hook them around your keychain. Their called Mifare and always say they're 13.56MHz.

@michaelsleen 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience! Despite some of the frustrations that I listed, the lock has been completely reliable for me using Home Assistant, which is not something I can say for every smart lock.