Conclusion. If you currently have a set of dumb curtains that you want to make smart, the SwitchBot Curtain is a great upgrade. It's a touch bulky and the remote app control can be a little flaky, but the system is easy to set up and simple to operate, particularly if you buy the cheap SwitchBot Remote.6 May 2021
How long does SwitchBot last?
SwitchBot claims that the SwitchBot Curtain's battery can last up to 8 months.24 Mar 2021
What can I use SwitchBot for?
You can use it to automate light switches, coffee machines, appliances, electronics, computers/servers, and more. It uses a replaceable battery with about 600 days of use. You can set schedules to turn on/off the SwitchBot, and that works even if you're not within Bluetooth range.12 May 2018
Can SwitchBot work without hub?
In short… No, the SwitchBot Hubs are not an essential purchase. You can control your SwitchBot devices without a hub via the SwitchBot phone app or physical remote, although smart home integrations (for example via Alexa) are only possible with the Hub.22 Mar 2021
What does the SwitchBot hub mini do?
SwitchBot Hub Mini works with Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri and other smart assistants too. You can now control your home appliances and other SwitchBot devices with simple voice commands, making life even more intuitive.
Is SwitchBot a Wi-Fi?
SwitchBot Meter uses Bluetooth, but a Wi-Fi option can be easily added. The SwitchBot Meter uses the Bluetooth Low Energy protocol (BLE) to communicate. We may eventually move in the direction of Wi-Fi once it's possible to have more efficient systems.5 Nov 2019
How strong is a SwitchBot?
Hands on with SwitchBots. The first thing to remember is that SwitchBots are small, battery-operated devices that can only generate a limited amount of force to press a button. According to the SwitchBot website they can generate 1.0kgf of torque strength.15 Apr 2020
Does SwitchBot have a timer?
Timers - Use the SwitchBot App to schedule built-in timers, run without phone or Hub. Turn lights or home appliances on/off automatically even when you're away. Free your hands.
Is SwitchBot Alexa compatible?
Even better with SwitchBot Hub - With SwitchBot Hub Plus/Mini (only support 2.4GHz Wi-Fi), you can control your SwitchBot remotely from anywhere and enable voice control. Works well with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri and IFTTT.
Does SwitchBot need Wi-Fi?
Does the SwitchBot Hub Plus work without a WiFi connection? Yes, you can still use the SwitchBot Hub Plus and the SwitchBots without an internet connection. You will need to use your phone's Bluetooth connection and the SwitchBot App to control each device and hub locally.23 Oct 2019
Does SwitchBot work without Bluetooth?
Connecting your SwitchBot devices to the hub allows your devices to transmit the data of any SwitchBot devices via Wi-Fi, giving you the option to operate and check on your devices, such as the SwitchBot Meter, even when you're well out of Bluetooth range. Only SwitchBot smart devices can connect to the SwitchBot hubs.22 Mar 2021
Does SwitchBot curtain need a hub?
No, the SwitchBot Hubs are not an essential purchase. You can control your SwitchBot devices without a hub via the SwitchBot phone app or physical remote, although smart home integrations (for example via Alexa) are only possible with the Hub.22 Mar 2021