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SwitchBot has released its first permanent outdoor lighting system, a 30-metre kit with Matter over Wi-Fi, adjustable white light and multicolour effects. It is available in the United States for a recommended $189.99; the SwitchBot app is still needed for advanced effects and settings.
SwitchBot has released its first permanent outdoor lights, a 30-metre system with individually controlled colour effects, adjustable white lighting and Matter over Wi-Fi. The company says the lights are available through its online store and Amazon.com for a recommended price of US$189.99, bringing a hub-free route into compatible smart-home platforms while retaining some advanced controls in the SwitchBot app.
The kit contains six five-metre sections and 72 light units. SwitchBot describes the system as RGBIC+WW: RGB lighting and separate warm- and cool-white LEDs, with control chips that let sections display different colours at the same time. The company lists support for up to 16 million colours, effects such as gradients and chasing patterns, and white colour temperatures from 2,700K to 6,500K.
SwitchBot lists output of up to 40 lumens per light unit and a maximum total output of 2,600 lumens for the full system. Brightness can be adjusted from 1 to 100 per cent in the SwitchBot app. The system is intended to provide both decorative lighting for occasions and white illumination for areas such as entrances, paths and patios.
The lights connect directly to supported Matter platforms, including Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant, without a SwitchBot hub. A compatible Matter controller is still needed. In Apple Home, users can switch the lights, adjust supported properties and include them in scenes and automations. The SwitchBot app remains necessary for features such as dynamic effects, music synchronisation, detailed colour settings, schedules and timers.
Matter Without a SwitchBot Hub
Native Matter over Wi-Fi lowers one barrier for households considering the lights: they do not need to buy a SwitchBot hub just to connect the system to a compatible smart-home platform. This can let the outdoor lights work alongside devices from other manufacturers, although the functions available through each platform may differ from those in SwitchBot’s own app.
The product also combines year-round installation with seasonal colour effects and adjustable white lighting. For homeowners who would otherwise put up and take down temporary decorations, a permanent setup could serve more than one purpose. That is a potential use case, not a guarantee that the lights will suit every property: placement, mounting surfaces and access to power will shape the installation.
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Six Sections for Outdoor Layouts
The six five-metre sections are designed to route along rooflines, garage entrances, balconies and pergolas. Included extension cables can bridge unlit gaps, allowing the installation to span up to 36 metres overall, while the illuminated length remains 30 metres. Mounting uses 3M adhesive pads or screws. The supplied report says adhesive is intended for compatible smooth surfaces, while screws offer a more secure fixing on rough wood, brick, concrete and railings.
SwitchBot rates the light sections IP67, while the controller and power adapter are rated IP65. The company says UV-resistant materials are used and gives an operating temperature range of -20°C to 60°C. It also lists an LED lifespan of up to 55,000 hours. These are manufacturer specifications; the controller and adapter have a lower water-protection rating than the light sections and should not be submerged.
Control options include the SwitchBot app, compatible Matter platforms, supported voice assistants and an included wired controller. The wired control offers basic on/off operation and ten brightness levels. A built-in microphone supports music-reactive effects, according to the product information. A SwitchBot Remote is also available separately.
“The product is rated to operate in temperatures between -20°C and 60°C.”
— SwitchBot
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Platform Features and Field Performance
The available product information does not specify whether every Matter platform exposes the same controls. It says manufacturer-specific features, including dynamic effects, may not be available through third-party platforms, so users seeking those functions may need to use the SwitchBot app. The report also says Apple Home remote access and automations require a suitable Apple home hub, despite the lights not requiring a SwitchBot hub.
No independent testing results are provided for brightness, colour consistency, weather resistance or long-term durability. The stated IP ratings, temperature range and LED lifespan are manufacturer specifications. The source material gives a US price and retailers but does not establish availability or pricing in other countries.
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Availability and Buyer Checks
The system is listed as available now in the United States through SwitchBot’s online store and Amazon.com at a recommended retail price of US$189.99. Buyers will need to check current retailer listings for stock and any changes to price. The source report does not give a separate launch date for other markets.
Before choosing a layout, buyers should check the length of the illuminated runs, the location of unlit gaps, available mounting surfaces and where the controller and power adapter will sit. Those components carry an IP65 rating, compared with IP67 for the light sections. SwitchBot’s product pages and platform compatibility details are the next places to check for current installation guidance and supported features.
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Key Questions
Do the SwitchBot Permanent Outdoor Lights require a SwitchBot hub?
No. The lights have Matter over Wi-Fi and can connect directly to compatible Matter platforms. A suitable Matter controller is still required for the relevant smart-home ecosystem.
How long is the lighting system, and how far can it span?
The kit has 30 metres of illuminated lights, divided into six five-metre sections. Included extension cables can bridge unlit areas, allowing the overall installation to span up to 36 metres.
What is the US price?
The recommended retail price is US$189.99. The source report lists SwitchBot’s online store and Amazon.com as retailers.
Can users control every feature through Apple Home or another Matter platform?
Not necessarily. The report says compatible platforms support basic controls and supported lighting properties, but advanced effects, music synchronisation and detailed settings remain in the SwitchBot app.
Are all parts rated for the same level of water protection?
No. SwitchBot rates the light sections IP67 and the controller and power adapter IP65. The controller and adapter should not be submerged.
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