SwitchBot has launched the Battery Circulator Fan 2 Pro in North America at $119.99, and it is the first device in the company's lineup to connect directly to smart home platforms using Matter-over-Wi-Fi. Matter is an open smart home standard that lets devices from different brands talk to each other without needing a separate bridge. The 2 Pro connects natively over Wi-Fi, which means it skips the SwitchBot Hub that previous devices required — a real simplification for anyone juggling multiple smart home ecosystems. The Verge

The fan is available through SwitchBot's website and Amazon stores, according to a July 29 press release. Initial availability is limited to North America.

The 2 Pro improves on SwitchBot's earlier fans in three areas the company prioritizes: battery life, throw distance (how far the air stream travels before losing force), and wind speed. It reaches a maximum wind velocity of 6.5 m/s (21.3 ft/s) and a throw distance of 33.5 m (110 ft), both the highest figures of any SwitchBot fan to date. It moves 477 cubic feet per minute (CFM) of air — slightly less than the original Battery Circulator Fan's 489 CFM, but well above the Standing Circulator Fan's 323 CFM.

Battery capacity is 3,600 mAh. At low speed, the fan runs up to 70 hours cordless at a noise level of 21 dB. On maximum speed, battery operation lasts about 4 hours. USB-C input from a power bank or power station can extend runtime indefinitely, making the fan useful for off-grid or power-outage situations without losing smart features.

The device oscillates 90 degrees vertically and 90 degrees horizontally at the same time. It is rated for indoor spaces up to roughly 50 m², and SwitchBot positions it as a companion to air conditioners and heaters, circulating conditioned air more evenly throughout a room.

Physical maintenance was a clear design priority. Blades, filter, and both front and rear housings are fully detachable for cleaning. The fan also includes an integrated nightlight and an aroma box.

One notable omission: the 2 Pro does not include a height-adjustable stand, unlike its predecessor. Buyers who want elevated placement will need to improvise or use a separate surface. SwitchBot's official product page lists the UPC/EAN as 9356541001961, and the company's API documentation carries model numbers W9502500, W9502501, W9502502, and W9502503.

Matter pairing is initiated by pressing and holding the power button for 15 seconds. The device resets and then enters pairing mode. That is a longer hold than most Matter devices require, and worth knowing before attempting to add the fan to Apple Home, Google Home, or any other Matter controller.

A UK and European model will follow later with a built-in negative ion generator designed to reduce airborne dust and static electricity. SwitchBot has not announced pricing or a launch date for that variant.

The broader context here is how Matter is steadily expanding into product categories beyond lighting and thermostats. A battery-powered fan that joins a Matter network natively, over Wi-Fi, without a hub, is the kind of device that would have required a proprietary bridge and a brand-specific app two years ago. The fact that SwitchBot — a company built around its own hub ecosystem — is shipping a device that bypasses that hub entirely tells you something about where Matter adoption is heading. Whether consumers will think to add a fan to their smart home routines is a separate question, and one the market will answer over the next several months.

In this author's view, the trade-offs in this generation are reasonable. Dropping the height-adjustable stand to hit a $119.99 price point while improving throw distance, wind speed, and battery life is a defensible engineering call. The slight CFM reduction relative to the original Battery Circulator Fan is unlikely to matter in practice; the difference between 477 and 489 CFM is within the margin that room layout and placement will affect. What you gain in return is Matter-over-Wi-Fi, USB-C power flexibility, and a fully serviceable fan that does not require a proprietary hub to participate in automations. For a category that has been slow to adopt smart home standards at all, that is a credible step forward.