HomeKit Insider Jony Ive + OpenAI in the Smart Home, SwitchBot Hub 3, & Thorbolt X1
May 26, 2025
Dan Turk, a PR professional and co-host, dives into the fascinating world of smart home technology. He discusses the innovative SwitchBot Hub 3 and its biometric features, shedding light on the future of smart locks. The conversation shifts to Jony Ive's partnership with OpenAI and its potential to revolutionize smart homes. They also explore the aesthetics and practicality of solar garden lights, while highlighting the cybersecurity safeguards offered by NordLayer. Exciting possibilities for AI's role in personal wearables and smart home systems are also on the table.
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Advanced SwitchBot Facial Lock
- SwitchBot's new facial recognition lock offers advanced security with 30,000 infrared points for accurate biometric authentication.
- It stores data locally with bank-level encryption, promising a false recognition rate less than 0.0001%.
SwitchBot Hub 3 Enhances Control
- SwitchBot's Hub 3 integrates IR control and Matter support with a rotary dial for 30 programmable commands.
- It bridges existing devices into Matter and Apple Home, enhancing smart home control versatility.
Thorbolt X1 Smart Deadbolt Features
- Thorbolt X1 deadbolt delivers Thread enabled, Home Key compatible smart lock features with fingerprint and passcode options.
- It offers up to 18 months battery life powered by eight AA batteries and USB-C emergency power.
