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SwitchBot has released its first permanent outdoor lighting system, a 30-meter set with native Matter over Wi-Fi and RGB colour plus dedicated warm- and cool-white LEDs. The system is priced at $189.99 and works with compatible smart-home platforms without a SwitchBot hub, though a Matter controller is needed and advanced effects require the SwitchBot app.
SwitchBot has released its first permanent outdoor lights, a 30-meter system that combines individually controlled colour effects with adjustable white lighting and native Matter over Wi-Fi. The company says the lights are available now for a recommended retail price of US$189.99, and can connect to compatible smart-home platforms without a SwitchBot hub.
The system contains six five-meter lighting sections with 72 light units. Extension cables can bridge unlit gaps, allowing the installation to span up to 36 meters while keeping the illuminated length at 30 meters. SwitchBot describes the product as designed to stay installed year-round, with uses including rooflines, entrances, patios, pathways and balconies.
The lights use an RGBIC+WW design: RGB LEDs provide colour effects, while separate warm- and cool-white LEDs provide adjustable everyday lighting. SwitchBot lists a colour-temperature range of 2,700K to 6,500K, brightness adjustment from 1% to 100% in its app, up to 40 lumens per light unit and a maximum total output of 2,600 lumens for the full system. The company also lists a rated LED lifespan of up to 55,000 hours.
SwitchBot says the system supports Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant and other compatible Matter platforms. Apple Home users can control basic supported lighting settings and include the lights in scenes and automations. The SwitchBot app is still needed for features such as detailed colour controls, dynamic effects, music synchronisation, schedules and timers. A Matter controller is required; for Apple Home, remote access and automations also require a suitable Apple home hub.
The lighting sections are rated IP67 for dust protection and temporary water immersion. The controller and power adapter have an IP65 rating and should not be submerged. SwitchBot also lists UV-resistant materials and an operating temperature range of -20°C to 60°C. Installation uses adhesive pads or screws; the source report notes screws may offer a more secure fit on rough surfaces and in exposed locations.
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 SwitchBot Remote is sold separately, according to the report. The product is listed as available through SwitchBot’s online store and Amazon.com at a recommended price of US$189.99.
Matter Without a SwitchBot Hub
The main smart-home distinction is that the lights use Matter over Wi-Fi directly, rather than relying on a SwitchBot hub to join Matter platforms. That may simplify setup for households already using a compatible Matter controller and gives the product a route into ecosystems from several manufacturers.
However, Matter support does not mean every feature is available in every app. The source report says advanced effects and detailed controls remain in the SwitchBot app, while third-party platforms expose supported basic lighting functions. Buyers choosing a system for seasonal displays or music-reactive patterns should account for that split in control.
The product also combines decorative effects with dedicated white LEDs for routine outdoor illumination. That gives homeowners one installed system for both occasions and everyday lighting, although the listed total output and the correct placement of the power components will matter when planning a particular property.
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How the Outdoor System Is Built
The launch extends SwitchBot’s smart-home range into permanent exterior lighting. Unlike temporary holiday strings, the six connected sections are intended to remain mounted across seasons. The company lists gradients, flowing and chasing patterns, and multicolour arrangements, alongside adjustable warm-to-cool white output.
Each section can be routed around features such as a garage entrance or pergola, with extension cables used where lights do not need to run. SwitchBot’s installation options include 3M adhesive pads and screws. Adhesive is intended for compatible smooth surfaces, while screws are offered for rougher materials such as brick, concrete, railings and unfinished wood. The distinction matters for a product exposed to outdoor weather and intended to stay in place.
The reported protection ratings differ between components: IP67 for the lights and IP65 for the controller and adapter. Those ratings describe different levels of water exposure, so the power and control equipment needs placement that keeps it out of conditions beyond its rating. The reported temperature range and UV-resistant materials are manufacturer specifications, not independent performance testing.
“The 30-meter system has a recommended retail price of US$189.99.”
— SwitchBot, as reported by Homekit News and Reviews
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Feature Access and Installation Details
The launch information does not specify warranty terms, regional availability beyond the reported US sales channels, or whether the US$189.99 price applies outside the United States. It also does not provide independent testing of brightness, weather resistance, adhesive performance or the stated 55,000-hour LED lifespan.
The precise Matter feature set may vary by platform. The report says compatible ecosystems can control supported lighting properties, but does not list every command or automation available in each one. Buyers should also distinguish the IP67 light sections from the IP65 controller and power adapter, which are not rated for submersion.
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Availability and Platform Support
The system is available now through SwitchBot’s online store and Amazon.com, according to the source report. The next practical details for prospective buyers are how the product performs on their chosen Matter platform, which controls are exposed there, and whether the included sections and cables suit the layout of their home.
SwitchBot has not, in the supplied material, announced a later rollout date or additional versions. Platform compatibility and advanced-control access may become clearer through product documentation and user setup reports as the lights reach customers.
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Key Questions
Do the SwitchBot Permanent Outdoor Lights need a SwitchBot hub?
No SwitchBot hub is required for Matter connectivity. The lights connect over Wi-Fi, but users still need a compatible Matter controller to add them to a Matter smart-home setup.
Can the lights be controlled through Apple Home?
According to the report, Apple Home supports switching the lights on or off, adjusting supported lighting properties and using them in scenes and automations. Advanced effects and detailed settings remain in the SwitchBot app. Remote access and Apple Home automations require a suitable Apple home hub.
How long is the lighting system?
The illuminated system is 30 meters long, divided into six five-meter sections. Extension cables can increase the overall span to 36 meters, but the added distance is unlit.
What is the price and where can it be purchased?
The reported recommended retail price is US$189.99. Homekit News and Reviews says it is available through SwitchBot’s online store and Amazon.com.
Are all components rated for immersion in water?
No. The lighting sections carry an IP67 rating, while the controller and power adapter are rated IP65 and should not be submerged. Their placement should account for that difference.
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