SwitchBot launches new budget-friendly Matter-compatible ceiling lights.
While existing Matter-friendly smart ceiling lights from Lifx and Aqara are $95 to $150, SwitchBot launched a 2,000-lumen 12-inch option for $49.99, and a slightly brighter and larger 3,200-lumen 15-inch model for $79.99. Both include full color plus warm or cool white lighting, dimming, 26 preset scenes, and eight lighting effects. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/switchbot1.…
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