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15OFFZX522
TL;DR: promo code: 15OFFZX522 = 35% off
tried it on Hub 3 and their Lock Ultra, I placed my order (Invoice: https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/300048/122018/switchbo…)
As I continue to expand my smart home deployment, one of the main pieces to receive the smart home glow-up is the main entrance door.
It has not been an easy road as I have a mortise lock with a local twist of Oz to it (i.e. quarter-turn snib inside + non detachable). Even the much-hyped retrofit king Aqara U200 was declared incompatible by Aqara's technical/engineering team. So, my realistic option is to look at other non-intrusive, non-destructive retro-fit options.
Gotta say SwitchBot's OG Smart Lock was proper backyard school-hack (and therefore of course it works!)
But it is not easy to find new stock because SwitchBot has been pushing its Smark Lock Pro for the past 2-3 years.
Plus, a new Smart Lock Ultra was just released at the end of May.
The highlight of this Lock Ultra is the triple battery fallback and the Vision keypad that scans your face to unlock.
This lock uses its USB-C rechargeable battery back, with a CR123A battery as back-up, and a super-capacitor as a back-up of its CR123A back-up
Then SwitchBot also released their Hub 3 a few days later touting its Matter control hub capability.
Along with the release, they were handing out a special offer code: 15OFFZX522 for 35% off.
I hope SwitchBot is not watching this: because the code seems to have no SKU restriction, <~ Edit: seems like the code is not working on all SKUs anymore
the promo code seems to be working on at least the hubs and locks + accessories section that I have been playing with.
So while SwitchBot is having a summer sale (as they are in the Northern hemisphere) with a 20% off by default, the hack here is to use the code to order the new Lock Ultra (which won't realistically be on sale till Black Friday/Cyber Monday the earliest !?) with all its many flavours of bundles to milk the savings.
The code puts the SwitchBot locks around 40% cheaper comparing with the Aqara U200 with a MRSP of $499.99 with various accessories
Black colour is ready to ship;
Silver colour expected to ship mid-June (!)
SwitchBot Lock Ultra specs: (copy & paste from the manufacturer page: https://www.switch-bot.com/products/switchbot-lock-ultra)
Dimensions:
- Size : 122 × 62.6 × 66.8 mm (4.8 × 2.5 × 2.6 in.)
- Weight : 367 g (12.9 oz.) (with batteries)
- Battery : 3 x 18350 batteries in parallel (4200mAh total), 9 months battery life (based on 10 locks/unlocks per day)
Product descriptions:
- Fits 99.9% of Doors: Works with most Single Deadbolts, Jimmy Proof & Mortise locks (with adapter).
- Triple Battery Protection: Main + backup + emergency power keeps your lock always working.
- 5 Unlock Methods: Use fingerprint, auto unlock, NFC, voice, or even your smartwatch.
- 6-Layer Security System: Tamper alerts, encryption, and real-time status for all-around safety.
- Fast & Quiet Performance: Unlock in 0.3s with 98% accuracy and upgraded quiet motor.
What's Included:
- Lock Ultra (with backup pack)
- Mounting components (bracket, screws, lock cylinder parts)
- Magnet & wood grain stickers (×3)
- Charging cable & support/direction tape
- Rechargeable main pack with up to 12-month battery life
I don't know who reads this wall of text, but if you did. I hope this info. has been helpful to you building your smart home as well : )
Thank you for reading
Update: my order imnvoice as proof: https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/300048/122018/switchbo…
Code doesn't seem to work on Meter Pro CO2.