SwitchBot
SwitchBot: A free companion app for automating SwitchBot devices across locks, blinds and plugs. Ranked #9 of 25 in Home Automation by our editors (8.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for switchBot owners automating locks, blinds and plugs.
At a glance
- Editor score8.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSwitchBot owners automating locks, blinds and plugs
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Schedules, scenes and routines coordinate SwitchBot devices.
- Compatible hubs add remote access and Matter connectivity.
- Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri Shortcuts and IFTTT.
Where it doesn't
- Automation is centered on SwitchBot hardware.
- Matter connectivity depends on compatible hubs.
- The app is available on iOS and Android, not desktop platforms.
Our verdict on SwitchBot
SwitchBot pairs a mobile app with connected home hardware such as locks, curtains, blinds, plugs, lights, sensors, hubs and cameras. The app is for people who want to control and automate SwitchBot devices from iOS or Android, including in homes where they prefer adding connected controls rather than replacing installed equipment. It offers schedules, scenes and automation routines alongside smart-lock access management, camera integration and energy-use monitoring with compatible plugs. Its appeal depends on wanting the broader SwitchBot ecosystem, rather than a standalone automation app for unrelated devices.
The app is free, with mobile control, scheduling and scenes included. SwitchBot is primarily a hardware ecosystem, and the published product details describe a free companion app rather than conventional paid software tiers. That makes the app a fit for owners who want to coordinate their SwitchBot devices without a software subscription; the useful scope of the app is tied to the devices in the home. Smart locks and access management, curtain and blind automation, and plug-based energy monitoring offer distinct uses within that ecosystem.
Connectivity broadens through compatible hubs, which provide remote access and Matter connectivity; Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri Shortcuts and IFTTT are also listed integrations. This is a practical fit for homes using those assistants or looking to connect SwitchBot devices through Matter, but Matter and remote access are hub-dependent. The listed support channel is documentation, so buyers who expect a broader support channel should weigh that when choosing. Pick SwitchBot if its locks, blinds, plugs or other devices match the home and hub-based connectivity suits the setup; choose another approach if cross-brand automation independent of SwitchBot hardware is the priority.
Questions about SwitchBot
What does SwitchBot run on? iOS and Android. It runs in the cloud and as a mobile app.
What does SwitchBot integrate with? 5 integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri Shortcuts, Matter and IFTTT.
Who is SwitchBot built for? Solo users, small businesses and mid-market companies (our editorial estimate).
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SwitchBot pricing
SwitchBot fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Local control | Not verified |
| Matter support | Yes |
| Zigbee support | Not verified |
| Z-Wave support | Not verified |
| Voice assistant support | Yes |
| Camera integration | Yes |
| Energy monitoring | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri Shortcuts, Matter, IFTTT |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | switch-bot.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
SwitchBot integrations
SwitchBot lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Amazon Alexa
- Google Assistant
- Apple Siri Shortcuts
- Matter
- IFTTT
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