SwitchBot has released the Wallet Finder Card, a multi-purpose smart tracker to keep valuables safe and within reach. Featuring an ultra-slim 2.5mm thickness, it’s perfect for wallets, card bags, and other slim storage. It also comes with support for Apple’s built-in Find My network, enabling worldwide precise location without additional apps. Users are able to access features including 78dB sound notifications for locating misplaced items, proximity reminders to prevent leaving items behind, and device finding to locate phones by double-clicking the card.
The Wallet Finder Card also has smart home integration, with NFC functionality that allows it to be used as a key when paired with SwitchBot’s Keypad or Keypad Touch, even without a battery. When combined with a SwitchBot Hub, it enables smart home automated controls, such as the turning on of lights or the adjusting of air conditioning when users are returning home. It is particularly powerful integration with the Matter-enabled SwitchBot Hub 2, which has the ability to bridge devices across various smart home ecosystems such as Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and Google Assistant.
The device boasts a 540mAh battery that can last up to three years on a single charge. The users are alerted to replace the battery when it runs low, so that it keeps working uninterruptedly. The NFC function of the card keeps working even after the battery is fully depleted. It is also rated IP67 waterproof, which makes it resistant to rain, snow, and dusty environments. This flexibility makes it not just feasible to attach it to wallets but also suitcases, bags, and notebooks.
SwitchBot values privacy and security with AES-128 encryption to safeguard user data. Anti-tracking on the card alerts users to unknown trackers nearby and includes a QR code for easy contact if the card is found by someone else. The Wallet Finder Card is $24.99, often on sale for $19.99, an affordable addition to any smart home setup.
The integration with smart locks allows for doors to be opened with a tap of the Wallet Finder Card on a SwitchBot Lock. This, combined with the Return Home and Leave Home automations within the SwitchBot app, allows users to create smart routines. For instance, when the Wallet Finder Card is in range of the hub at home, smart devices like air conditioners and lights can turn on automatically.
In summary, the SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card is an innovative device that not only helps in the tracking of personal items but also contributes to smart home capabilities, thus being an outstanding device for those who want to make everyday activities more convenient and secure their belongings.
