5.0 out of 5 stars When the Manufacturer Failed, SwitchBot Delivered

p. · 3 July 2025

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } I bought this to solve a very specific and frustrating problem. I’d purchased a TV bed but wanted the TV to retract automatically once it powered off. Unfortunately, the bed’s remote uses a closed, proprietary protocol, and the manufacturer offered no support. The only manual control beyond the remote control was a rocker switch hidden under the ottoman, which is far from ideal.Enter SwitchBot.Installing the bot onto the rocker switch wasn’t easy due to the awkward layout of the switch, but I managed it using the supplied fixings. I even reinforced the setup with a metal bracket to ensure consistent pressure and positioning as the rocker is actually quite stiffWithin five minutes and a few tests, it worked flawlessly. Seeing how well it performed, I then purchased the SwitchBot Hub to integrate with Home Assistant. I created an automation that detects when the TV disconnects from the network (i.e. goes into standby), which then triggers the SwitchBot to press and hold the rocker switch for a fixed time period. This lowers the TV into the bed. Once fully lowered, power to both the TV and the SwitchBot Hub is cut off automatically, meaning everything stays off until someone next raises the TV again using the bed’s remote, which re-enables the power supply.It’s a brilliantly simple yet effective solution to what seemed like a complex problem. Highly recommended.I've been using this setup issue-free for several years now, and I can confidently say this is a fantastic and reliable product. I’ve changed the batteries in the bot a few times, but it continues to perform flawlessly. It presses a very firm rocker with noticeable force, holds it for about 20 seconds, then retracts. This action has repeated countless times without a single hiccup. Today, it remains a hassle-free and indispensable part of my smart home.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product..does what I got itfor

J.B. · 6 July 2025

We had a fiendishly complex timer that nobody could figure out but fitted this to hover over 1 hour boost and hey presto very simple to program hot water timer from the comfort of our armchair. Easy to fit, held firmly in place by the adhesive, batteryvery long lasting 6 months and still going strong despite tiny size of unit. Clever design well executed.

4.0 out of 5 stars SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher – A Clever Gadget with a Few Caveats

J.G. · 17 May 2025

I picked up the SwitchBot Button Pusher to make some of my older devices “smarter” without rewiring or replacing them — and it’s honestly more useful than I expected.✅ What works well:• Instant smart control for dumb devices – I’m using mine on a coffee machine and an old power switch, and it triggers them perfectly. Great for turning things on/off remotely.• Easy setup – The SwitchBot app is simple to use, and pairing over Bluetooth took less than 2 minutes.• Strong pushing force – It’s surprisingly powerful and works on most light switches, buttons, and even some rocker switches (with the included add-on hook).• Works with Alexa, Google, and HomeKit (with the hub) – Great if you’re building out a smart home ecosystem.⚠️ A few things to note:• You’ll want the Hub – Without it, you’re limited to Bluetooth range only. If you want remote control or voice assistant support, the SwitchBot Hub Mini is essential.• Surface prep matters – If the adhesive isn’t properly applied, it may come loose over time. Clean the surface thoroughly before mounting.• Not ideal for recessed buttons or switches with very little resistance.💬 Final thoughts:If you’re looking for a smart way to automate non-smart devices without any rewiring, the SwitchBot Button Pusher is a clever solution. It won’t work for every type of button or switch, but in the right setup, it’s genuinely useful and fun to use.I’d give it 4.5 stars if I could — loses a half-point for the reliance on the hub and limitations on certain buttons.

1.0 out of 5 stars Does what is says. But only just.

I.S. · 12 January 2023

2023 edit:You now cannot use the device/app without an internet connection and signing up for an account. If I could change my rating to 0/5 I would.old review:To setup the bot you need a phone/tablet with bluetooth. The app is easy to use and works fine without an account and without an internet connection (I'm usually paranoid about data security with these types of IoT devices and their apps so this device working fully offline is, imo, excellent).You can set the scheduled time for when the device activates (either on or off) and whether this is a one-off or if it is to repeat; For the repeat you set which days of the week you want the schedule to repeat on; Unfortunately you cannot set a periodic repetition (like every X days, or weeks etc). Once the schedule is set the bot will run the schedule by itself, you do not need to keep any other device (like your phone or a home hub etc) connected to it.The bot can do single push or push/pull, and you can set how long the push or pull lasts in seconds.Ultimately this bot does exactly what I wanted it to do: It does not require an internet connection to setup, it does not require my phone to be continuously connected to it to work, and it will turn a switch on and off to a schedule each day.The reason I did not give the device 5 stars is because of the push/pull action. As other reviews have pointed out the strength of the push is not huge, but it is just about enough for what I needed it for. The pull strength is greater, but as with other reviewers I had to cut a gap into the pull attachement so that the push would work correctly; This brought about another problem, as the cut reduced the surface area for the pull attachment to stick to the switch, and when the bot pulls back, it pulls back really far, far enough to actually rip the pull attachement off of the switch; To remedy this, I had to get some extra double sided sticky pads, and sandwich them together in order to raise the pull attachement up off the switch so that bot would no longer tear it off.So the bot was a bit fiddly to get working, but it does work, and once it works it seemingly works reliably well and exactly as I wanted it to.

コーヒーの香りで目覚める朝。物理ボタン自動化の最適解！

D. · 20 June 2025

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } 毎朝6時にコーヒーメーカーの電源ボタンを自動で押してくれるように設定して使っています。目覚めた時にコーヒーの香りが部屋に広がっているのが最高で、快適で優雅な朝を迎えられるようになりました。タイマー設定もアプリから直感的に操作でき、設定の手間もほとんどなく、スマートホーム初心者でもすぐに使いこなせました。指でボタンを「カチッ」と押す動きが物理的で面白く、見ていてちょっと愛着がわきます。写真にも載せましたが、サイズはコンパクトで邪魔にならず、両面テープでしっかり固定できます。今はコーヒーメーカー専用ですが、今後は照明やPCの電源にも応用してみたいと思っています。手が届かない位置にある物理スイッチの自動化に最適です！

SwitchBot Interruttore Robot Intelligente

A. · 28 December 2024

davvero una soluzione pratica per automatizzare interruttori e pulsanti senza dover modificare l’impianto esistente. La versatilità di questo dispositivo lo rende perfetto per applicazioni creative come quelle che hai menzionato:1. Accendere il PC: Puoi impostare il SwitchBot per premere il pulsante di accensione del computer. Perfetto per chi desidera accendere il PC da remoto prima di arrivare in ufficio o a casa.2. Apertura della basculante del garage: Collegandolo a un pulsante già esistente del garage, puoi aprirlo e chiuderlo facilmente tramite l'app del tuo smartphone.3. Backup per dimenticanze: Se hai la porta di casa automatizzata o con serratura smart, potrebbe servire come backup in caso di emergenza.VantaggiCompatibilità: Con l’aggiunta dello SwitchBot Hub, puoi integrare il dispositivo con Alexa, Google Home, o altre piattaforme per la casa smart, ampliando le funzionalità.Facile da usare: Nessuna necessità di competenze tecniche o modifiche invasive.Bluetooth e Timer: Puoi programmare routine specifiche o controllare il dispositivo anche quando sei nelle vicinanze senza Hub.Un ulteriore vantaggio del SwitchBot Interruttore Robot Intelligente è la sua facilità di integrazione con Home Assistant, che lo rende un’opzione eccellente per gli appassionati di domotica fai-da-te.Integrazione con Home AssistantGrazie all'integrazione con Home Assistant, puoi:Automatizzare processi complessi: Collegalo a scenari e automazioni preimpostate per controllare il dispositivo in base a orari, condizioni ambientali o eventi specifici.Gestione centralizzata: Puoi controllare il SwitchBot insieme ad altri dispositivi smart nella tua casa da un’unica interfaccia.Compatibilità ampliata: Usa Home Assistant per collegarlo ad altri sistemi e servizi, anche quelli non direttamente supportati da SwitchBot.Ideale per chi:Vuole semplificarsi la vita con piccole automazioni.Ha pulsanti in posizioni scomode o vuole aggiungere funzionalità "smart" a dispositivi tradizionali.

The product is very good but will be incompatible for general Indian houses

S.V. · 13 September 2024

The product is very good and useful, but we need to have a flat surfaced special switch and socket panel to stick the bot, will not be useful for old Indian switch panels.

Encendido instantáneo del aire con un solo comando

R.R. · 30 June 2025

Compré este SwitchBot Bot para que pulse el botón del aire acondicionado y el resultado ha superado mis expectativas. La pega adhesiva ―como se aprecia en la imagen― agarra con fuerza y queda perfectamente fijada al plástico del aire, sin juego ni riesgo de desprenderse. Después de varias semanas de uso diario y horarios programados, la batería sigue al 100 % y no ha fallado ni una sola vez.Ventajas: configuración muy rápida; compatibilidad total con Alexa y rutinas; respuesta casi instantánea (<1 s) y posibilidad de automatizar encendido y apagado desde la app.

Oldukça güzel bir ürün

M. · 12 February 2025

Çok işlevsel ben evde olmadığımda ps5 için ve kombi için kullanıyorum çok memnunum.