SwitchBot Lock: a smart lock that works with your old lock

Most smart locks expect a big trade-off.

They want you to give up your keys, change how you enter your home, and trust that technology won't fail you when it matters most. And honestly, that can feel like too much to ask.

But SwitchBot Lock doesn’t push for a total reset. It asks a gentler question: what if your door could become smarter without replacing the old lock? What if it could keep everything you already trust and simply make it easier?

Here’s what actually happens. You take the SwitchBot Lock, and instead of removing anything, you just stick it on the inside of your door. Right over that knob you normally twist by hand.

There’s no drilling, no tools, no permanent changes.

It uses a quiet little motor to turn your existing lock when you tap your phone or walk up to the door.

It fits onto most locks because it comes with a set of adapters to match different shapes. There’s even a small magnetic sensor you stick on the doorframe. That way, the lock knows if the door is open or closed. You can set it up through the app in just a few minutes, and from there, it’s almost invisible.

If you want to go further, you can add a keypad outside your door or even unlock it with your fingerprint. But none of that is required. Your old key still works. And if the battery ever runs out, you’re not stuck, you can just use your key like always.

So yes, it’s smart. But more importantly, it’s respectful. It works with your life instead of asking you to redesign it.

SwitchBot senses when you’re near and unlocks. It locks again when you leave. And if something feels off, it lets you know quietly. With the SwitchBot Hub Mini, you can even connect it to the rest of your home. Say goodnight, and your door locks, the curtains close, the lights soften. All in a gentle chain reaction you didn’t have to choreograph.

You might be coming home with full hands and no time to fumble. Or maybe you’re miles away and your Airbnb guest needs in. You can do all of it without rushing or second-guessing.

It just works, quietly and reliably.

SwitchBot Lock doesn’t shout for attention. It earns trust by staying out of the way. And in a world full of gadgets that demand change, it offers something rare comfort in the familiar, with just the right touch of magic.