SwitchBot

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Ranked in Home automation platforms ·Free trial· paid from $2.92/mo

About

SwitchBot is ranked #14 of 25 in home automation platforms on Inferse. It runs on Android, iOS. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $2.92/mo.

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Facts

Product
SwitchBot describes itself as a provider of AI-enabled embodied home robotics systems and a smart home ecosystem centered on intelligent home robots.us.switch-bot.com · 8 Oct 2026
Automation
The app's automation feature can use a schedule, geofence, or SwitchBot device as a condition that triggers an action.support.switch-bot.com · 8 Oct 2026
Scenes
Scenes can be run by tapping their name in the app or by voice control with Alexa or Google Assistant.support.switch-bot.com · 8 Oct 2026
Matter integrations
SwitchBot says Matter can connect its devices and some third-party IR appliances to Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Home Assistant, and SmartThings, with support varying by platform.switch-bot.com · 8 Oct 2026
Matter bridge requirement
Bluetooth and infrared SwitchBot devices can use Matter through a SwitchBot Matter Bridge, while some Wi-Fi products support Matter natively without a hub.switch-bot.com · 8 Oct 2026
Mobile apps
SwitchBot directs iOS users to the App Store and Android users to Google Play, and offers an APK through customer support when Google Play is unavailable.support.switch-bot.com · 8 Oct 2026
Security reporting
SwitchBot accepts vulnerability reports by email and says it will establish a response team within one working day of receiving a report.switch-bot.com · 8 Oct 2026
Security update limit
SwitchBot's vulnerability disclosure page states that software update support lasts two years and lists the S10's support end date as 2025/12/31.switch-bot.com · 8 Oct 2026
Cloud plan trial
The Smart Video Doorbell cloud-storage page says accounts that have never subscribed are eligible for a 30-day free trial of the Basic Monthly Plan.support.switch-bot.com · 8 Oct 2026
Cloud plan limits
The page says the cloud-storage plan for the Smart Video Doorbell cannot be transferred to the listed traditional SwitchBot cameras.support.switch-bot.com · 8 Oct 2026
Privacy
SwitchBot's privacy policy says it collects account and device information and uses technical and administrative measures to help protect data during transfer and storage.us.switch-bot.com · 8 Oct 2026
Customer support
SwitchBot lists app feedback, a website support plug-in, email, and a US toll-free phone number as support channels, with hours of 10:00 AM–7:00 PM PDT daily except major holidays.us.switch-bot.com · 8 Oct 2026

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