Information on the Japan version of the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Max, whose launch in Japan is considered nearly certain, was corroborated by an analysis of the Android app. Newly identified data indicates the Japan-specific name and the existence of related keypads.
According to an app analysis report by Jetstream, preparations may be underway for the Japan version of the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Max. Analysis of the latest Android version of the SwitchBot app, v10.9, reportedly found that data indicating a Japan version had been added.
Specifically, a new Japan-version identifier, WoLockUltraMaxJP, was added to the system data. Resource code was also found indicating that the product will be sold as a set with three Japan-specific keypads: the Fingerprint Authentication Pad, Face Authentication Pad and Face Authentication Pad Pro.
In addition, references to related class names such as WoLockUltraMaxJPParser have led to speculation that localization for the Japan version is formally underway. The date of an official announcement has not been determined.
The article assumes that the information obtained through app analysis is unconfirmed, but indicates that preparations for a launch in the Japanese market are progressing.