A hub is not absolutely necessary. The Switchbot works directly via Bluetooth with the smartphone.
However, to access/control it externally, a hub (Switchbot Hub mini) is required that is connected to the internet via WLAN.
The Hub mini can also be used to control infrared devices such as stereo systems, air conditioners or LED strips.
It is currently not possible to create more than five timers with the SwitchBot Bot as this is limited by device restrictions. However, if you combine the SwitchBot Bot with the SwitchBot Hub, you can use unlimited timers and use advanced functions such as remote control and voice commands via Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri.
Direct? No. Indirectly? Yes. You need a device with Linux or python and Bluetooth (e.g. OpenWrt Wlan Router or RPI..). Then you can use the PY Lib:
https://github.com/OpenWonderLabs/python-host
hi, should theoretically be possible with a few detours via Homeassistant. However, this is not possible with the Nuki app and the switch-bot.
but I'm not sure whether you can use the fingerprint as a trigger in Homeassistant. for me, this is all done via the Nuki app to be on the safe side. Otherwise, simply create an automation via the iPhone that controls the switch-bot and omit the Nuki fingerprint.
I did some tests with my product(SwitchBot- S1) and I find that the angle of the black one is 135° as for the white one confirmed by several reviews on the net
https://support.switch-bot.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037754154-How-to-create-a-Scene-with-Hub-Mini
Hi Bruno, with a SwitchBot Hub Mini you can (see link) create a timer it looks like. Found another link that talks about a beta firmware of the switch but I don't recommend it. Alone without doing anything the SwitchBot switch itself can't do a timer as far as I know that's why the hub I think.
depends on the distance the toggle switch has to travel; more than 0.5 cm is probably not possible; you can also pull with the SwitchBot thanks to an enclosed hook
The way I set it up, you still have to get a hub (e.g. the Hub mini). You connect this to your WLAN. Then you can define the bot (within the SwitchBot app) so that it goes off at 6 o'clock (and presses your light switch).
You cannot use the SwitchBot Bot directly to switch on your PC in the shop if the PC does not have a compatible switching function that can be controlled by the SwitchBot Bot.
The SwitchBot Bot is designed to control existing switches and buttons of household appliances such as light switches, coffee machines, air conditioners and garage doors. It is not compatible with the control of PCs, as these typically do not have switches or buttons that can be operated by such a device.
To control your PC remotely, you will need a different type of solution, such as a remote maintenance function or a special device designed to control computers.
This is a very good product for home automation. Be careful about the contact force, which may not be sufficient depending on the switch.
The glue is 3M, which is perfect. A spare sticker is supplied, very practical!
It's also possible to control a touch-sensitive device by placing a metal material between the bot and the device you want to control in order to create contact between the 2.
To give you an idea of how long it will last, I use the bot on average 2 times a day. I only had to change the battery after a year. It's a CR2 battery. It's not very common, but it does come at a price. If you're going to be away and need to access it remotely, make sure you check the battery beforehand.
1) Can I address individual bots via Google Assistant voice control, or only the hub? I would like to control the whole flat via relatively simple voice control. Follow-up question: Can individual bots be grouped together? For example, if several switches are needed for one device.
2nd) Can I give the bots names that Google Assistant recognises via voice control? (e.g. with a command like "turn on my PhillipsTV") where "PhillipsTV" would be my name for the bot.
3) How well does such a part stick - do I have to help it along? If I want to do it right, it should stick a bit.
4) Can I still easily operate the switches by hand or will I damage the SwitchBot hardware? There are cases where you simply stand right next to the switch and it would be quicker to operate it by hand.
5) Is it possible to pack the switch assignments individually into a routine in the Assistant? UseCase: "Hey Google, I'm leaving" -> then all bots should flip their switch.
Bought two bots without hub a few months ago, here is my experience:
1) You need a hub so that all the individual bots can be controlled by voice control, but you can control the individual bots with the app (Bluetooth range is very large).
2) You can name the bots and also control or even time the individual bots via voice command or app (my light turns on automatically every morning at a certain time).
3) Sticks extremely well. On one of my switches, only half of it sticks because the switch is too small, and I've never had a problem with it since installing it.
4) Operation is easy by hand, the small "switch" from the Bot disappears back into the housing, so you can't damage much.
5) Everything is very easy to do with a hub.
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