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SwitchBot has announced its full product lineup for CES 2026, headlined by the company’s first humanoid household robot and a range of AI-enhanced smart home devices. The smart home manufacturer is positioning these announcements as part of its broader “Smart Home 2.0” strategy, which focuses on combining artificial intelligence with robotics to create more capable home automation systems.
Visitors to CES 2026 will find SwitchBot at booth #52655 in Halls A-D Smart Home at the Venetian Expo, where the company plans to demonstrate its new products alongside its existing ecosystem of smart home devices.
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Onero H1: SwitchBot’s First Humanoid Household Robot
The centrepiece of SwitchBot’s CES 2026 presence is the Onero H1, described by the company as its first general-use humanoid robot. Rather than replacing a single appliance or handling one specific task, SwitchBot has designed the Onero H1 with the stated goal of addressing a wide range of household chores that have traditionally been difficult to automate.
The robot features 22 degrees of freedom, which the company says provides the flexibility needed to handle various household tasks. For visual perception, the Onero H1 uses multiple Intel RealSense cameras positioned at the head, arms, hands and abdomen. This multi-camera approach allows the robot to build a comprehensive understanding of objects it interacts with, including their position, shape and current state.
At the heart of the Onero H1’s intelligence is what SwitchBot calls the OmniSense VLA (Vision-Language-Action) Model, a self-developed AI system that runs directly on the device. This on-device processing is designed to help the robot learn and adapt to different household scenarios without relying entirely on cloud-based computing. The company claims this approach enables more reliable performance across everyday actions such as grasping objects, pushing, opening doors and organising items.
The Onero H1 is designed to integrate with SwitchBot’s existing ecosystem of smart home products, allowing it to work alongside the company’s task-specific devices rather than operating in isolation. SwitchBot has indicated that the Onero H1 and its robotic arms, designated the A1, will be available for pre-order through the company’s website, though specific pricing and availability dates have not been announced.
Lock Vista Series: Biometric Smart Locks with 3D Facial Recognition
SwitchBot is claiming a first with its Lock Vista series, which the company describes as the world’s first deadbolt smart lock to feature 3D structured-light facial recognition technology. The series comprises two models: the standard Lock Vista and the more advanced Lock Vista Pro.
Facial Recognition Technology
The facial recognition system uses over 20,000 infrared dots to create millimetre-level 3D facial maps. SwitchBot claims the system can achieve unlocking within one second and maintains an extremely low false-recognition rate of less than 0.0001%. The technology is designed to prevent spoofing attempts using photographs or video recordings through 3D liveness detection.
The facial recognition continues to function when users are wearing glasses, wigs or makeup, which addresses a common limitation of simpler facial recognition systems. All biometric data is stored locally on the device rather than in the cloud, which may appeal to users concerned about the security implications of transmitting such sensitive information.
Lock Vista Pro Additions
The Lock Vista Pro model adds contactless palm print recognition as an alternative biometric option. This feature uses near-infrared sensing to read internal vascular patterns beneath the skin’s surface. SwitchBot states that this technology can function even when hands are gloved, slightly dirty, wet or in low-light conditions. It should be noted that fingerprint recognition is only available on the Lock Vista Pro model; the standard Lock Vista does not include this feature.
Power Management and Battery Life
The Lock Vista series incorporates what SwitchBot calls DualPower and DualBackup systems. The primary power source is a 10,000mAh rechargeable battery that the company claims can run for up to six months on a single charge. A secondary CR123A battery serves as backup power, rated for up to five years of standby time with approximately 500 emergency unlocks.
For emergency situations where both batteries are depleted, a Type-C port on the surface of the keypad allows users to temporarily power the lock from an external source.
To extend battery life, the Lock Vista series uses millimetre wave radar for power management. The lock remains in a low-power state until the radar detects someone approaching, at which point it activates the recognition systems. The SwitchBot app provides battery level monitoring and pushes notifications when power is running low, while the device itself can play audio alerts.
Connectivity and Compatibility
The Lock Vista series supports Matter-over-WiFi connectivity, which means users do not need a separate Matter-enabled hub to integrate the lock with compatible smart home platforms. SwitchBot has indicated that Apple Home support is being worked on, though certification was still in progress at the time of announcement.
The locks offer up to 19 different unlock methods, including facial recognition, fingerprint and palm print recognition (Lock Vista Pro only), passcode entry, NFC, geo-fence based unlocking and control through the SwitchBot app.
Build Quality and Security
Both models feature IP65 water and dust protection, making them suitable for exterior doors exposed to weather. SwitchBot claims the locks use six-layer encryption for data security. The devices are designed to fit most standard deadbolt locks, supporting door thicknesses between 35mm and 55mm, cross-bore hole diameters of 38mm or 54mm, and backset distances of 60mm or 70mm.
AI MindClip: Wearable Voice Recording and Knowledge Management
Moving beyond home automation, SwitchBot is introducing the AI MindClip, a portable AI assistant designed to capture and organise spoken information. The device weighs just 18 grams and is designed to be worn or clipped to clothing, allowing it to record conversations, meetings and everyday interactions throughout the day.
The MindClip functions as what SwitchBot describes as a “second brain” – a personal audio knowledge database that transforms spoken content into searchable, structured information. The device captures audio and uses AI processing to create summaries and actionable to-do lists from conversations.
Users can query their recorded content using natural language, asking the device to retrieve information from past discussions or recall forgotten details. This functionality positions the MindClip as a memory aid for both personal and professional use, covering scenarios from business meetings to learning situations.
The AI MindClip supports over 100 languages for transcription and processing, with end-to-end encryption for data security. However, it should be noted that the AI-powered summarisation and task creation features, along with the recall functionality, require a subscription to SwitchBot’s cloud service. The base device functionality without these advanced features has not been detailed.
Weather Station: E-Ink Display for Environmental Monitoring
SwitchBot’s Weather Station is a 7.5-inch E-Ink display designed to consolidate environmental information and daily planning tools into a single device. The use of E-Ink technology means the display should be easy to read from various angles and lighting conditions while consuming relatively little power.
The Weather Station includes built-in sensors for monitoring indoor temperature and humidity. It also displays time, date, sunrise and sunset times, air quality readings and a six-day weather forecast pulled from online services.
SwitchBot has added AI-powered weather briefings to the device, which provide daily insights and recommendations based on local weather conditions. The company has also included what it describes as “weather-related inspirational quotes” as part of the display rotation.
The Weather Station supports calendar integration across multiple platforms and can function as a control point for SwitchBot scenes. The scene shortcut functionality requires a compatible SwitchBot hub to operate.
OBBOTO: Interactive RGB LED Globe Light
The OBBOTO is an LED-based desk lamp designed as an ambient lighting companion. The spherical device contains more than 2,900 individual RGB LEDs arranged across its curved surface, enabling it to display smooth colour gradients, pixel art, dynamic animations and expressive visual patterns.
The device includes a motion sensor and can respond to movement, touch and sound through music visualisation features. SwitchBot has included dedicated modes for different activities, including sleep, focus, relaxation, meditation and general ambience.
Users can customise the OBBOTO through the SwitchBot app, which provides access to over 100 preset animations. The device also supports user-uploaded pixel art and GIF files, allowing for personalised visual content.
Additional Products on Display
SwitchBot will also be demonstrating the Acemate Tennis Robot at CES 2026. Described as an AI tennis robot designed for real-rally experience, this product comes from what SwitchBot calls a “newly incubated sports tech innovator” within the company. The Acemate represents an expansion beyond traditional smart home products into sports and fitness technology.
Smart Home 2.0 Strategy
Throughout its CES 2026 announcements, SwitchBot has emphasised its “Smart Home 2.0” vision, which centres on creating an ecosystem where AI and robotics work together to anticipate and respond to household needs. The company positions this as a shift from smart homes that simply respond to commands toward systems that can sense, understand and act with greater autonomy.
The integration between the various products in SwitchBot’s lineup remains a key focus, with the Onero H1 robot designed to work alongside existing SwitchBot devices such as the company’s video doorbell, wallet finder card and safety alarm systems.
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