SwitchBot Lock Ultra Max Combo Offers 19 Unlock Methods for European Homes

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SwitchBot has unveiled the Lock Ultra Max Vision Pro Combo, a retrofit smart lock announced at IFA aimed at European homeowners. The device supports up to 19 ways to unlock a door, including fingerprint scans, passcodes, NFC cards, and contactless facial or palm vein recognition. Remote, voice, smartwatch, and app-based access are also supported, enabling multi-user entry without a traditional key. The combo package includes the Keypad Vision Pro, Hub Mini Matter, and the Lock Ultra Max unit, priced at €339.99 or £339.99 (roughly $395).

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