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SwitchBot Bot, white button pusher
Image: SwitchBot

Does the SwitchBot Bot work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

A SwitchBot Bot works without a hub if Home Assistant controls it locally through a Bluetooth adapter.

For remote control, voice assistants or Matter, you need a SwitchBot Hub. The Bot is a Bluetooth button pusher. It suits HomeKit users through an integration (a Matter bridge). Google Home and Alexa users reach it through an integration (the maker's cloud). Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (Bluetooth).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Yes[1]
Matter via Bridge, via integration
Google Home
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, via integration
Alexa
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, via integration
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[2][3]
BLE, via SwitchBot Bluetooth; 1 other path

Key facts

SwitchBot Bot facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[4]
List price$29.99[4] as of
TypeButton and switch pusher[1]
PowerBattery[1]
RadioBluetooth[1]
Remote and voiceHub adds remote control, voice (Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri) and unlimited timers[1]
MatterThrough a SwitchBot hub (Hub 2, Hub 3 or Hub Mini Matter Enabled)[5][6]
Key specunknown
Size43 x 37 x 24 mm, 42 g[1]

Sizes and finishes

These models differ from the SwitchBot Bot only by length, color or region, so they share this page. Each is listed with its own details on the line page.

Integration paths

How the SwitchBot Bot connects

3 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Matter via BridgeSwitchBot Hub 2, Hub 3 or Hub Mini (Matter Enabled), A Matter controller on your platform, such as a HomePod or Apple TV for HomeKit[5][6] (A SwitchBot hub is not enough on its own. You also need the platform's own home gateway.)unknownunknown
BLEBluetooth adapter on the Home Assistant host[2]Yes[2] (Connects locally through Home Assistant, without the SwitchBot Cloud.)unknown
Wi-Fi cloudSwitchBot Hub, SwitchBot account API token and secret key[3]No[8] (The SwitchBot API sends requests to api.switch-bot.com.)unknown
About these columns
Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the SwitchBot Bot

4 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[9]switchbotBLE
  • Quality: Gold[9]
  • IoT class: Local Push[9]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[9]
Model namedNone stated
Home AssistantNative (cloud)[10]switchbot_cloudWi-Fi cloud
  • Quality: No score[10]
  • IoT class: Cloud Polling[10]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[10]
Model namedLimited: Needs a SwitchBot Hub and a SwitchBot account API token.[10]
HomeyOfficial app (local)[7]com.switchbotBLE
  • App: Official[7]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[7]
Model namedNone stated
HomeyOfficial app (cloud)[7]com.switchbotWi-Fi cloud
  • App: Official[7]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[7]
Model namedNone stated
About these columns
Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

SwitchBot Bot. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/switchbot-bot. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRswitch-bot.com / SwitchBot Bot product page
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  2. [2]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: SwitchBot Bluetooth integration
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  3. [3]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: SwitchBot Cloud integration
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  4. [4]
    MFRus.switch-bot.com / SwitchBot Bot - SwitchBot US store
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  5. [5]
    MFRswitch-bot.com / SwitchBot Matter support page
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  6. [6]
    MFRswitch-bot.com / SwitchBot Hub 2 product page
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  7. [7]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: SwitchBot
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  8. [8]
    MFRgithub.com / SwitchBot API (OpenWonderLabs/SwitchBotAPI)
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  9. [9]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: SwitchBot Bluetooth integration
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  10. [10]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: SwitchBot Cloud integration
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