SwitchBot has unveiled its latest Matter-enabled Light Series, designed to seamlessly integrate with its expanding range of smart home devices. The new collection includes various types of lights and a smart candle warmer, all supporting the Matter-over-WiFi standard for interoperability across popular platforms like Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and SmartThings. The primary focus of this new lineup is to offer versatile, energy-efficient lighting options suitable for everyday use and creative expression.
Expanding on the Smart Lighting Lineup
The SwitchBot Matter-enabled Light Series introduces a range of products categorized into RGBIC and RGB lighting, along with a unique device concept, the Candle Warmer Lamp. Each product is Matter certified, allowing users to control brightness, color, and temperature directly through familiar smart home platforms without the need for a cloud connection. This local control feature ensures faster response times and enhanced privacy, aligning with the growing demand for secure home automation solutions.
RGBIC Series: Dynamic and Expressive Lighting
The RGBIC range focuses on expressive, multi-tone lighting that enables users to showcase multiple colors simultaneously on a single device. The lineup includes the RGBICWW Floor Lamp, RGBICWW Strip Light, and the RGBIC Neon Wire Rope Light (exclusive to North America).
RGBICWW Floor Lamp
The RGBICWW Floor Lamp stands at 1.35 meters tall and utilizes RGB, cool white, and warm white LEDs with individually controlled segments to create multicolor or ambient lighting effects. With a 100-degree light spread, this lamp can be positioned vertically or horizontally to suit different settings, such as living rooms, gaming setups, or study areas. Priced at £89.99 in the UK, the RGBICWW Floor Lamp offers versatility and style.
RGBICWW Strip Light
The RGBICWW Strip Light offers ambient decoration lighting with segmented RGBIC LEDs capable of displaying gradients and vivid color transitions. This 5-meter strip can be cut every 12.5 cm for flexible installation and features a PU-coated design for durability and water resistance (IP44 rating). With a power consumption of 24W, brightness of 1200 lumens, and color temperature range from 2700 to 6500K, the RGBICWW Strip Light provides customizable lighting options. Priced at £49.99, it is built to last with a rated lifespan of 25,000 hours and a one-year warranty.
RGBIC Neon Wire Rope Light
The RGBIC Neon Wire Rope Light offers creative freedom with its flexible design, allowing users to bend and shape the 2-meter rope independently. Ideal for signage, wall art, or unique setups, this rope light features support for 16 million colors, 26 preloaded scenes, and eight dynamic effects for personalized lighting experiences.
RGB Series: Refined Minimalist Design
The RGB series caters to users seeking functional, everyday lighting with smooth adjustment capabilities. The RGB Floor Lamp and LED Strip Light 3 offer RGB, cool white, and warm white color modes for stable lighting suitable for various activities like reading, working, or relaxing.
Floor Lamp
The SwitchBot Floor Lamp, part of the RGB series, mirrors the design of its RGBICWW counterpart with full control over color and brightness transitions. With 16 pre-configured lighting themes and five color-effect modes, this lamp can be positioned upright or horizontally to suit different room layouts. Priced at £84.99, the Floor Lamp offers versatility and style for any space.
LED Strip Light 3
The LED Strip Light 3 is a 5-meter lighting solution that provides balanced performance at an affordable price. With RGB, cool white, and warm white controls, this strip light can be trimmed every 12.5 cm for customized fitment. Featuring a PU coating for water and dust resistance (IP44 rating), the LED Strip Light 3 supports continuous dimming, manual color changes, and preset effects. Priced at £44.99, it offers versatility and functionality for various lighting needs.
The Candle Warmer Lamp
The Candle Warmer Lamp is a unique addition to the lineup, serving as the first Matter-over-WiFi device of its kind. By melting wax using heat instead of a flame, this lamp reduces the risks associated with traditional candles while offering adjustable brightness levels and integrated timer controls. Priced at £49.99, the Candle Warmer Lamp is designed to enhance ambiance and convenience while ensuring safety and peace of mind.
Compatibility and Integration
Each light in the SwitchBot Matter-enabled series seamlessly connects to the company’s automation system, supporting multi-platform ecosystems like Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa. Users can control the lights through the SwitchBot app or third-party Matter apps, enabling commands for color selection, dimming, scheduling, and scene activation. The Matter protocol allows for direct communication between devices locally, enhancing privacy and reducing delays associated with cloud-dependent devices.
Performance and Lifespan
With a lifespan of up to 25,000 hours, the SwitchBot Matter-enabled lights offer long-lasting performance suitable for residential use. Energy-efficient and durable, these lights are designed to provide reliable lighting solutions for various settings. Operating within UK power standards, the lights offer varying wattage outputs to meet different lighting needs.
Pricing and Availability
The Matter-enabled Light Series is currently available on the official SwitchBot UK website and Amazon, with prices varying by product:
– RGBICWW Floor Lamp: £89.99
– RGBICWW Strip Light: £49.99
– RGBIC Neon Wire Rope Light: pricing not available for UK
– Floor Lamp (RGB model): £84.99
– LED Strip Light 3: £44.99
– Candle Warmer Lamp: £49.99 (coming soon)
In conclusion, the SwitchBot Matter-enabled Light Series offers a range of versatile, energy-efficient lighting solutions designed to enhance everyday living spaces and creative environments. With seamless integration, advanced control options, and durable construction, these lights provide a stylish and functional addition to any smart home setup.
