SwitchBot
SwitchBot Bot garage retrofit
Garage Door Openers · Security
Works
1 report: 1 says it works.
Reported on r/homeassistant.
What people report
| Integration | In Home Assistant | In Apple Home | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not named | Works | Presses original remote button via HA; door opens a few seconds slowerSaved copySmart-ifying my 20 year old garage door opener (and saving $900 in the process). Rather than replacing my aging garage motor with a new smart one ($800AUD quote + installation, plus $80AUD per remote), I used a SwitchBot + door sensor and a custom 3D-printed mount to automate it through Home Assistant. The SwitchBot presses the original remote button, which sits inside a printed snap-fit holster on the wall. Works perfectly, and the remote can be removed anytime for manual use. The only downsides are: * The door takes a few seconds longer to open * Switchbot battery will eventually die, but … Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit thread · 2025-10 |
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In ReReHome
Once Home Assistant’s HomeKit Bridge shares it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Identifiers
| Brand | SwitchBot |
|---|---|
| Model | Bot |
| Category | Garage Door Openers |
