SwitchBot continues to expand its smart home lineup, with the newest addition being a great new lighting series that works with Matter over Wi-Fi. That means you can connect lights directly to the HomeKit without needing a hub or bridge (outside of an Apple TV or HomePod). The new lineup from SwitchBot includes new RGBIC lights, a flexible neon rope light, and randomly, even a candle warmer lamp that can sync up with your existing HomeKit scenes and automation. SwitchBot has been a roll in 2025 with several new products that work great with HomeKit. Let’s dive in to what’s new.
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SwitchBot RGBIC light series
The new RGBIC series includes a floor lamp, strip light, and a neon rope light. All three devices support full color control through HomeKit once they’re onboarded using Matter over Wi-Fi. The RGBIC lights can display multiple colors at once, making them great for mood lighting, TV backlighting, or even Christmas setups. SwitchBot has added support for both RGB colors and adjustable warm and cool white tones, allowing you to transition from colorful scenes to normal lighting at your discretion. The strip light is rated IP44 for light outdoor use, making it suitable for covered outdoor areas.
SwitchBot RGB light series
For people who want simpler lighting, the RGB series includes the Floor Lamp 3 and LED Strip Light 3. These models skip the segmented color control but still include adjustable brightness, 16 preset modes, and five dynamic effects. They work similarly to the RGBIC versions in HomeKit, supporting automations, Siri control, and color changes right from the Home app.
SwitchBot neon rope light
The neon rope light is available only in North America right now, and it’s one of the more creative options in the lineup. You can bend and shape it around furniture, shelves, or signage to add custom accent lighting. Because it supports Matter, you can change the color and brightness directly in the Home app or include it in your HomeKit scenes/automations. It’s flexible, easy to install, and adds a fun personality to any room.
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