Updated November 2026
Data from the official SwitchBot and TP-Link sites.
2026 verdict
Swapping a sheltered deadbolt, the TP-Link Tapo DL100 is the smart lock that connects by itself.
It is the more affordable and draws the stronger owner reception, with built-in 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, IP54 sealing, a keypad doorbell, anti-peep and one-time codes, and about 10 months on 4 AA cells, plus Alexa, Google and SmartThings, without Apple Home or Matter. The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo is the euro-cylinder retrofit with face recognition, fingerprint, NFC and an emergency fingerprint, plus Matter through the included hub. The lock's own radio is Bluetooth, and it is not weather rated. Choose the TP-Link Tapo DL100 for a sheltered US deadbolt. Choose the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo for a European cylinder and a face at the door.
News by email
Still comparing? Get what's new by email
New releases and the smart home news worth knowing, in your inbox.
No spam. Unsubscribe in one click.
| Feature | SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo | TP-Link Tapo DL100 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.5 | TP-Link Tapo DL100 |
| Weather Resistance | NO | IP54 | TP-Link Tapo DL100 |
| Battery Life | 9 months | 10 months | TP-Link Tapo DL100 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | TP-Link Tapo DL100 |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings | SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo |
| Lock/Unlock System | Remote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Fingerprint, Face Recognition, NFC Tag, Physical Key | Remote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Physical Key | SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo |
| Emergency Fingerprint | YES | NO | SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo |
| Doorbell | NO | YES | TP-Link Tapo DL100 |
| Local Control | YES | NO | SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo |
| One-Time Password | YES | YES | Tie |
| Anti-peep Password | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Deadbolt or euro cylinder
The TP-Link Tapo DL100 replaces a standard deadbolt, including 54 mm and 38 mm bores, with no extra drilling called out. The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo mounts on an existing European cylinder and is not a US deadbolt. The combo includes the lock, the Keypad Vision and a hub. The Tapo is the lock alone, with Wi-Fi already inside it.
Face, fingerprint, doorbell
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo unlocks by 3D face, fingerprint, keypad, NFC, the app and a key, and it lists an emergency fingerprint. The TP-Link Tapo DL100 unlocks by keypad, Bluetooth, the app and a key. It has no fingerprint and no face recognition, and it does put a doorbell button on the keypad plus anti-peep and one-time codes.
Weather and power
The TP-Link Tapo DL100 is IP54, which its write-up treats as a sheltered doorway rather than open exposure, and it is rated about 10 months on 4 AA cells with a USB-C emergency port. The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo is not weather rated and is rated about 9 months, with a CR123A backup. The battery gap is small. The weather mark is not.
Hub and platforms
The TP-Link Tapo DL100 uses its own 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, with Alexa, Google and SmartThings, and without Apple Home or Matter. Home Assistant on the Tapo is not documented. The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo is Bluetooth on the lock, and the included hub adds Wi-Fi and Matter, with Apple Home, Google, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant. If you want Apple Home, the SwitchBot is the one that lists it, on a euro cylinder.
Which one to buy if
- you are replacing a sheltered US deadbolt
The TP-Link Tapo DL100 fits that bore, brings its own Wi-Fi, and carries an IP54 mark for a doorway with some cover.
- the door is a euro cylinder and you want face unlock
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo adds 3D face recognition on that retrofit, which the TP-Link Tapo DL100 does not offer.
- the keypad should also be a doorbell
The TP-Link Tapo DL100 includes a doorbell button. The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo does not.
- you want Matter and Apple Home
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo supports both through its hub. The TP-Link Tapo DL100 marks Apple Home and Matter as not supported.
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- + Lock/Unlock System: Remote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Fingerprint, Face Recognition, NFC Tag, Physical Key
- + Emergency Fingerprint: YES
- - Rating: 4.4 vs 4.5
- - Weather Resistance: NO vs IP54
Winner
14% OFF
$59.99
$69.99
- + Rating: 4.5
- + Weather Resistance: IP54
- + Battery Life: 10 months
- - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- - Lock/Unlock System: Remote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Physical Key vs Remote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Fingerprint, Face Recognition, NFC Tag, Physical Key
What owners say
Owners describe two different installs. SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo owners lead with walking up, hands full, and the door opening on a face, plus a drill-free mount on a euro cylinder and calibration they say is calmer than the older Pro lock. A few report a faulty first unit, a face match on a similar-looking person, or a lock that opened on its own, all handled as replacements. TP-Link Tapo DL100 owners single out an auto-lock timer that ends the did-I-lock-it worry, per-person codes, and a swap they finish in about twenty minutes. They warn that an unsheltered mount can let water in at the key cylinder, and that Wi-Fi left on shortens the cells versus the headline figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo or TP-Link Tapo DL100?
The TP-Link Tapo DL100, for a sheltered deadbolt with no extra hub to buy. It is the more affordable, draws the stronger owner reception, and adds IP54 sealing, a doorbell and built-in Wi-Fi. The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo is the euro-cylinder package with face, fingerprint and Matter.
What is the biggest difference between the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo and the TP-Link Tapo DL100?
The door and the biometrics. The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo retrofits a European cylinder and unlocks by face and fingerprint. The TP-Link Tapo DL100 replaces a US-style deadbolt, uses a keypad and Wi-Fi, and has no face or fingerprint reader.
Does the TP-Link Tapo DL100 need a hub?
No. It connects on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth by itself. The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo includes a hub because the lock's own radio is Bluetooth, and that hub is what adds Wi-Fi and Matter.
Which one works with Apple Home?
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo, through Matter and its hub. The TP-Link Tapo DL100 supports Alexa, Google and SmartThings, and it marks Apple Home and Matter as not supported. Voice unlock on the Tapo uses a spoken PIN.
Who should buy the TP-Link Tapo DL100?
Anyone swapping a sheltered deadbolt who wants codes, a doorbell button, auto-lock and direct Wi-Fi without Apple Home or a fingerprint reader.
Who should buy the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo?
European-cylinder doors that want face unlock, fingerprint, NFC and Matter in one kit, and that can keep the lock out of the weather.
Spotted something wrong on this page? Tell us and we will fix it.
Our store on AmazonShop our ideas on AmazonLists of the smart home setups we would put together ourselves, ready to add to your Amazon cart.Shop on AmazonFull comparison table
Compare all 58 Door Locks side by side
You are looking at two of them. The full table lines up all Door Locks in the catalog with the same specs, so you can filter by what you need and sort by price or rating.
- 58 Door Locks
- 56 specs compared
- 52 filters
- Door Locks
FamiLock E32
- Door Locks
Palm Lock
- Door Locks
FamiLock E40
- Door Locks
Auto-Lock Bolt v2
- Door Locks
Smart Lock Ultra
- Door Locks
Tapo DL105
- Door Locks
Tapo DL130
- Door Locks
4200 Series Smart Deadbolt with Door Lever
- Door Locks
Smart Lock C32
- Door Locks
Lock Vision
- Door Locks
Encode
- Door Locks
Bolt SE
- Door Locks
Smart Lock Pro
- Door Locks
Wi-Fi Smart Deadbolt DDL242X
- Door Locks
Security Smart Lock C30
- Door Locks
Arrive
- Door Locks
Smart Lock U600
- Door Locks
U-Bolt Pro WiFi
- Door Locks
Smart Lock C220
- Door Locks
Nest x Yale Lock
- Air Purifiers
Air Purifier Table
- Air Quality Monitors
Meter Pro (CO2 Monitor)
- Buttons
Remote
- Cameras
Outdoor Pan/Tilt Cam 3K
- Ceiling Lights
RGBICWW Ceiling Light 12inch
- Ceiling Lights
RGBICWW Ceiling Light 15inch
- Displays
Smart E-Ink Home Dashboard
- Doorbells
Smart Video Doorbell
- Door Locks
SwitchBot Lock Pro
- Door Locks
Lock Ultra Max
- Door Locks
SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro
- Door Locks
Lock Vision
- Door Locks
SwitchBot Lock
- Door & Window Sensors
Contact Sensor
- Hubs
AI Hub
- Hubs
SwitchBot Hub 2
- Hubs
Hub 3
- Hubs
Hub Mini
- IR Remote Controls
SwitchBot Hub 2
- IR Remote Controls
Hub 3
- Buttons
Tapo S200B
- Buttons
Tapo S200D
- Cameras
Tapo C100
- Cameras
Tapo C120
- Cameras
Tapo C210
- Cameras
Tapo SolarCam C402
- Cameras
Tapo TC34
- Cameras
Kasa EC70
- Cameras
Kasa KC420WS
- Cameras
Tapo C200
- Cameras
Tapo C246D
- Cameras
Tapo C260
- Cameras
Tapo C320WS
- Cameras
Tapo C460
- Cameras
Tapo C465
- Cameras
Tapo C500
- Cameras
Tapo C545D
- Cameras
Tapo C560WS
- Cameras
Tapo C615F KIT
- Cameras
Tapo C660