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SwitchBot
Simple automation for any device
As of 30 August 2026, SwitchBot's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. SwitchBot creates clever devices that automate existing appliances without complex installation. Softwr lists it under Smart Home. SwitchBot is made by SwitchBot Inc, launched in 2015, available on iOS, Android.
Overview
What SwitchBot does
SwitchBot creates clever devices that automate existing appliances without complex installation. From button pushers to curtain motors, SwitchBot makes any device smart through innovative mechanical and sensor-based solutions.
What people use it for
- Retrofit automation
- Curtain control
- AC control
- Simple automation
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The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about SwitchBot.
- SwitchBot Lock Ultra is priced at 139.99 USD standalone, rising to 299.99 USD bundled with the Touch Doorbell combo
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Pricing
What SwitchBot costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Bot
$29 /mo
- Button pusher
- Schedule
- Voice control
Curtain
$89 /mo
- Solar powered option
- Light sensor
- Schedule
Hub Mini
$39 /mo
- IR control
- Cloud access
- Voice assistants
Capabilities
Features
Button automation
IR control
Schedules
Sensors
Scene automation
Voice control
Amazon Alexa
Integration with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Integration with Google Assistant
Apple HomeKit
Integration with Apple HomeKit
IFTTT
Integration with IFTTT
SmartThings
Integration with SmartThings
IOS support
Available on iOS
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
Each answer names the page it came from, so you can check it rather than take our word for it.
What is the price range for SwitchBot products?
SwitchBot hardware products vary in price. Examples include the Roller Shade at $199.99, Lock Ultra Vision Pro Combo at $279.99, K11+ robotic vacuum at $399.99, and Standing Circulator Fan at $129.99.
SourceDo SwitchBot products require a subscription or ongoing fees?
The product pages do not mention recurring subscription costs associated with SwitchBot hardware products. They appear to be sold as one-time purchases.
SourceWhat is SwitchBot's warranty policy?
While the website references a warranty policy, the specific warranty terms and duration are not detailed in the publicly visible page content. Users should consult the dedicated warranty policy page or contact support for details.
SourceCan I use SwitchBot products in a commercial or business setting?
The website does not explicitly address commercial use restrictions or permissions. The focus appears to be on consumer smart home solutions, but commercial applicability should be verified with SwitchBot support.
SourceBehind it
Who makes SwitchBot
- Company
- SwitchBot Inc
- Based in
- Shenzhen, China
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