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SwitchBot has introduced a new Matter-enabled Light Series, designed to integrate seamlessly with its growing ecosystem of connected home devices. The new collection, which includes a variety of light types and a smart candle warmer, supports the Matter-over-WiFi standard, allowing interoperability across platforms such as Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and SmartThings. The focus of this range is to provide adaptable, energy-efficient lighting suitable for both everyday use and creative expression.
Expanding the Smart Lighting Lineup
The SwitchBot Matter-enabled Light Series introduces several products under two primary categories: RGBIC and RGB lighting, complemented by an entirely new device concept, the Candle Warmer Lamp. Each offering is equipped with Matter certification, enabling users to adjust brightness, colour, and temperature directly through familiar smart home platforms without dependence on a cloud connection.
This local control capability means shorter response times and improved privacy, aligning with the increasing emphasis on secure home automation standards.
RGBIC Series: Dynamic and Expressive Lighting
The RGBIC range focuses on expressive, multi-tone lighting that allows users to display multiple colours simultaneously on a single device. The lineup includes the RGBICWW Floor Lamp, RGBICWW Strip Light, and the RGBIC Neon Wire Rope Light, the latter of which will be available in North America only.
RGBICWW Floor Lamp
Standing at 1.35 metres tall, the RGBICWW Floor Lamp uses RGB, cool white, and warm white LEDs with individually controlled segments to create multicolour or softly ambient lighting effects. The lamp offers a 100-degree light spread and can be positioned vertically or horizontally depending on the desired look or placement. It is equally suited to living rooms, gaming setups, or study areas where versatile illumination is beneficial. In the UK, it is priced at £89.99.
RGBICWW Strip Light
The RGBICWW Strip Light expands the possibilities of ambient decoration lighting. Each 5-metre strip includes segmented RGBIC LEDs capable of displaying gradients and vivid colour transitions, a feature that distinguishes it from traditional RGB strips that can only show one colour at a time. It is cuttable every 12.5 cm for flexible installation, while the PU-coated design ensures durability and water resistance with an IP44 rating.
Further specifications include 24 W of power consumption, a brightness of 1200 lumens, and a colour temperature range from 2700 to 6500 K. The dimming range extends from 1 to 100% brightness, allowing precise adjustment. The device’s 3M adhesive backing simplifies installation on walls, shelves, or cabinetry. With a rated lifespan of 25,000 hours and a one-year warranty, it is built for longevity. The model retails in the UK for £49.99.
RGBIC Neon Wire Rope Light
The RGBIC Neon Wire Rope Light introduces more creative freedom with its flexible structure. Equipped with a built-in wire frame, this 2-metre rope can be bent and shaped freely to create custom patterns without requiring additional accessories. Each section is independently controlled, making it ideal for signage, wall art, or unique setups that emphasise personality and visual appeal. Like the rest of the RGBIC line, it includes support for 16 million colours, 26 preloaded scenes, and eight dynamic effects.
RGB Series: Refined Minimalist Design
The RGB series takes a simpler approach, designed for those seeking functional, everyday lighting with smooth adjustment. It includes the RGB Floor Lamp and the LED Strip Light 3, both supporting RGB, cool white, and warm white colour modes. The emphasis here is on delivering stable lighting suited for reading, working, or unwinding.
Floor Lamp
The SwitchBot Floor Lamp mirrors the physical design of its RGBICWW counterpart, standing 1.35 metres tall with a 100-degree light spread. It offers full control over colour and brightness transitions, with 16 pre-configured lighting themes and five colour-effect modes that shift smoothly between tones. The lamp can operate either upright or horizontally, which adds flexibility for room layouts. In the UK, the retail price is £84.99.
LED Strip Light 3
The LED Strip Light 3 is a 5-metre lighting solution for those seeking balanced performance at a modest cost. It features RGB, cool white, and warm white controls, and like its RGBIC sibling, can be trimmed every 12.5 cm for custom fitment. With similar toughness to the RGBIC range, its PU coating offers water and dust resistance, carrying an IP44 rating. The model supports continuous dimming, manual colour changes, and multiple preset effects. The LED Strip Light 3 is available in the UK for £44.99.
The Candle Warmer Lamp
Rounding off the lineup is the Candle Warmer Lamp, described as the first Matter-over-WiFi device of its type. Unlike conventional candles, it melts the wax using heat rather than a flame, reducing the risks associated with open fire and eliminating smoke or soot output. The lamp can accommodate candles up to 9.5 cm in diameter and 14 cm in height.
Its key features include adjustable brightness levels and integrated timer controls, allowing users to tailor both illumination and fragrance intensity. The product can also be connected to other SwitchBot devices to automate ambient routines such as dimming room lights or initiating music playback as the lamp activates. This form of device-based interaction reflects a focus on combining atmosphere with safe convenience. The Candle Warmer Lamp is expected to sell in the UK for £49.99 when it becomes available.
Compatibility and Integration
Each light in the SwitchBot Matter-enabled series connects natively to the same underlying automation system as the company’s other Matter-enabled devices. Support for multi-platform ecosystems like Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa ensures flexibility for households with different smart hubs and voice assistants.
The lights can be managed through the SwitchBot app or third-party Matter apps, supporting commands such as colour selection, dimming, scheduling, and preset scene activation. The Matter protocol allows direct communication between devices locally rather than relying on external servers. This local control helps maintain privacy and avoids delays that sometimes occur when devices depend on cloud services.
Through integration with the SwitchBot Presence Sensor, Lock Ultra, and Hub 3, the new lights can form part of broader automated routines. For example, presence detection can automatically trigger lighting to fade on or off based on occupancy, while hub-linked automation can synchronise lighting states with other home systems such as door locking or temperature adjustment.
Performance and Lifespan
Across the series, SwitchBot quotes a lifespan of up to 25,000 hours, roughly equivalent to three years of continuous use. This consistency appears throughout both the RGBIC and RGB families. Most products operate on a 100-240 V AC input at 50-60 Hz frequency, matching UK residential power standards.
Energy efficiency is in line with expectations for LED-based systems of this type, and each product uses varying wattage from 24 W in the RGBICWW Strip Light down to lower outputs for smaller lamps. The LED components are encased in robust materials such as PU and ABS, suitable for indoor installation where minor moisture exposure might occur.
Pricing and Availability
The Matter-enabled Light Series is available now through the official SwitchBot UK website and Amazon. Prices vary by product:
- RGBICWW Floor Lamp: £89.99
- RGBICWW Strip Light: £49.99
- RGBIC Neon Wire Rope Light: not yet listed for UK availability
- Floor Lamp (RGB model): £84.99
- LED Strip Light 3: £44.99
- Candle Warmer Lamp: £49.99 (coming soon)
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