No wiring, wireless app or timer control.
Compatible with Alexa, Google Home, HomePod, IFTTT.
Easy app operation. 600 days long battery life.
Turn lights or home appliances on/off automatically.
Linkage with other SwitchBot products is possible.
Description
SwitchBot Bot is compatible with just about any rocker switch or button of any appliance found at home, enabling you to instantly transform old devices into something much smarter. See more product details >
Tech Specs
- Product size: 43×37×24mm（1.7×1.5×0.9 in.）
- Product weight: 42g (1.5 oz.)
- Compatibility: Android 5.0+, iOS 11.0+, watchOS 4.0+
- Power Input: Battery: CR2 x 1 3V
- BLE: 4.2 or higher
- Third-party Services: Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri Shorcuts, IFTTT, SmartThings, LINE Clova, API
- Mode: Switch Mode / Press Mode
Question:
Please clarify when I need to buy the hub vs. buying just the switch?
Answer:
If you just want to control a rocker switch or a button either with your mobile phone (via free app and Bluetooth), or set timers inside, the you don’t necessarily need the SwitchBot Hub.
If you want to make the SwitchBots work with Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT and more, or just for remote control, then the Hub is necessary as a Bluetooth to Wi-Fi gateway.
Question:
Can i control it using amazon echo or google home?
Answer:
Yes. I use all my SwitchBots with Amazon Echo. I do not have Google Home, but the literature indicates that it will work with Google Home as well. You do need to purchase a SwitchBot Hub, however, it order to use with either Google or Amazon.
Question:
Can I use this to remotely press my computer's power button to toggle it on or off?
Answer:
Remotely: Yes.
1) Official and Simple Solution - SwitchBot Hub
If you have at least one "SwitchBot Hub" (the Hub) near SwitchBots (the Bots), which is a Bluetooth to Wi-Fi gateway and a rainbow color night light, then you could control your Bots from anywhere with Internet connection.
2) Bluetooth - 80 meters (260 foots)
SwitchBot itself is based on Bluetooth (BLE) with a (tested and verified) range of 80 meters (260 foots) in the open filed.
3) DIY - any Bluetooth to Wi-Fi gateway
SwitchBot has an open API available for makers to customize and integrate with Raspberry Pi and many others.
