SwitchBot
SwitchBot Devices
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WorksVerified plugin
3 reports: 3 say it works.
Reported with 1 Homebridge plugin: SwitchBot.
What people report
| Plugin | Status | What they said | Connects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SwitchBot Verified@switchbot/homebridge-switchbot | Works | Suggested to reset smoke alarm via virtual switch automationSaved copyPretty sure that's possible! You'd probably have to have: Switchbot Homebridge plugin installed and configured to reset your alarm when a virtual switch accessory is flipped iPad / Apple TV / Homepod to enable automations An automation that toggles the virtual switch accessory whenever the alarm listener plugin detects smoke Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22. | Local + cloud | Reddit comment · 2021-04 |
SwitchBot Verified@switchbot/homebridge-switchbot | Works | Plugin supports their cloud API whereas Home Assistant only supports BLESaved copyFor my setup i have some things in homebridge and some in Home Assistant. Both are needed in my case. 1. SwitchBot - homebridge plugin supports their API whereas HA only supports BLE 2. Nest smoke detectors - no support in HA 3. Dummy Switches - useful for complex automations in homekit In HA, i have my Kwikset Halo locks, Jandy iAqualink pool controller, Big Ass Fans (HA has better support than homebridge). In my opinion, homebridge has one job and that is connecting non-homekit devices to homekit. HA is a much more powerful platform but i only use it as a homekit bridge. So in all honestly, … Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22. | Local + cloud | Reddit comment · 2023-03 |
| SwitchBot via hub | Works | Used all over house through hub with HomebridgeSaved copyYou could look at SwitchBot too. I have them all over my house using their hub to connect to homebridge. Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22. | Connection not stated | Reddit comment · 2022-09 |
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In ReReHome
Once a Homebridge plugin publishes it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Homebridge bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Identifiers
| Brand | SwitchBot |
|---|---|
| Category | Other |
Also reported as
- SwitchBot