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SwitchBot launches Wallet Finder Card that doubles as a key card for its locks

The SwitchBot Waller Finder Card works with Apple Find My. (Image source: SwitchBot).
The SwitchBot Waller Finder Card works with Apple Find My. (Image source: SwitchBot).
SwitchBot's wallet tracker pulls double duty as an NFC key card for compatible locks. The Wallet Finder Card, which works with Apple Find My, can also trigger home automation settings when within Bluetooth range.

SwitchBot's latest product is the Wallet Finder Card, a tracker that you can insert into your wallet or bag so you can easily locate them if they go missing. However, what makes the SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card different from its rivals is that it does more than serve as a tracker for your wallet.

The SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card works with Apple Find My, and its ultra-thin profile allows it to easily slide into your wallet. It also has a hole in the corner for a lanyard for attaching it to other objects. As is expected of any tracker, owners can use the companion app to find the location of their missing belongings and even get notified when the item isn't within range. The SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card also has a button that users can press to ring a misplaced phone.

In addition to the aforementioned, the SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card goes even further by working with other SwitchBot products. Thanks to having an NFC chip, the Wallet Card Finder can be used to unlock SwitchBot Lock Series products. Folks who own a compatible lock can unlock their door by tapping the SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card against the lock. SwitchBot says the card can't be copied as it is securely encrypted (AES-128 bank-level encryption).

The SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card has NFC, so it can unlock compatible locks. (Image source: SwitchBot).
The SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card has NFC, so it can unlock compatible locks. (Image source: SwitchBot).

Furthermore, if you have a SwitchBot Hub with multiple devices linked to it, the Wallet Finder Card can connect to the Hub via Bluetooth and trigger automation settings. For example when going home, the Hub can turn on the air conditioner, close the curtains, and turn on the lights once it senses the Wallet Finder Card is within range.

The SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card has a 540mAh battery that should last up to three years, and like other slim wallet finders, the battery can't be replaced. However, it will continue to work as an NFC key card for your door locks even when the battery is dead. There's also a QR code on the card that someone can scan to get your contact if they find your card. The tracker comes in black, weighs just 12 grams, has an IP67 waterproof rating, and is compatible with iOS and Android devices.

When within Bluetooth range, the card will connect to the hub and activate preset automatons. (Image source: SwitchBot).
When within Bluetooth range, the card will connect to the hub and activate preset automatons. (Image source: SwitchBot).

The SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card is available for pre-order on the SwitchBot website. A single card is priced at $24.99, a pack of two is $47.99, and a pack of four is $89.99. SwitchBot is offering 30% off if you pre-order, so you can pay $62.99 for a pack of four cards.

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Habeeb Onawole, 2024-09- 2 (Update: 2024-09- 2)