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Spec score 7.8 #15 of 39 in Smart Home Apps

What it is

SwitchBot is a smart home ecosystem centered on intelligent home robots, with an app for device automations and scenes. Automations can use a schedule, geofence or SwitchBot device as a condition that triggers an action. Scenes can be started by tapping their name in the app or through Alexa or Google Assistant voice control. SwitchBot lists Matter, voice assistant, camera and energy-monitoring support. Matter can connect SwitchBot devices and some third-party infrared appliances with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Home Assistant and SmartThings, though support varies by platform. Bluetooth and infrared devices need a SwitchBot Matter Bridge; some Wi-Fi products support Matter without a hub. The app is available for Android and iOS, with an APK available through customer support when Google Play is unavailable. The Smart Video Doorbell cloud-storage plans include event recording for the past 30 days, with options for one, two, three or ten devices. Listed monthly plans start at $3.99 a month; annual plans start at $34.99 a year.

Spec sheet

Product
SwitchBot describes itself as a provider of AI-enabled embodied home robotics systems and a smart home ecosystem centered on intelligent home robots.Read 8 Oct 2026 · us.switch-bot.com
Free plan
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · switch-bot.com
Mobile apps
SwitchBot directs iOS users to the App Store and Android users to Google Play, and offers an APK through customer support when Google Play is unavailable.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.switch-bot.com
Privacy
SwitchBot's privacy policy says it collects account and device information and uses technical and administrative measures to help protect data during transfer and storage.Read 8 Oct 2026 · us.switch-bot.com
Automation
The app's automation feature can use a schedule, geofence, or SwitchBot device as a condition that triggers an action.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.switch-bot.com
Camera integration
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · switch-bot.com
Cloud plan limits
The page says the cloud-storage plan for the Smart Video Doorbell cannot be transferred to the listed traditional SwitchBot cameras.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.switch-bot.com
Cloud plan trial
The Smart Video Doorbell cloud-storage page says accounts that have never subscribed are eligible for a 30-day free trial of the Basic Monthly Plan.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.switch-bot.com
Customer support
SwitchBot lists app feedback, a website support plug-in, email, and a US toll-free phone number as support channels, with hours of 10:00 AM–7:00 PM PDT daily except major holidays.Read 8 Oct 2026 · us.switch-bot.com
Energy monitoring
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · switch-bot.com
Matter bridge requirement
Bluetooth and infrared SwitchBot devices can use Matter through a SwitchBot Matter Bridge, while some Wi-Fi products support Matter natively without a hub.Read 8 Oct 2026 · switch-bot.com
Matter integrations
SwitchBot says Matter can connect its devices and some third-party IR appliances to Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Home Assistant, and SmartThings, with support varying by platform.Read 8 Oct 2026 · switch-bot.com
Matter support
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · switch-bot.com
Scenes
Scenes can be run by tapping their name in the app or by voice control with Alexa or Google Assistant.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.switch-bot.com
Security reporting
SwitchBot accepts vulnerability reports by email and says it will establish a response team within one working day of receiving a report.Read 8 Oct 2026 · switch-bot.com
Security update limit
SwitchBot's vulnerability disclosure page states that software update support lasts two years and lists the S10's support end date as 2025/12/31.Read 8 Oct 2026 · switch-bot.com
Voice assistant support
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · switch-bot.com

Plans and prices

Basic Monthly Plan $3.99 a month Charge monthly 1 device · Event recording for the past 30 days Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.switch-bot.com
Plus Monthly Plan $6.99 a month Charge monthly 2 devices · Event recording for the past 30 days Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.switch-bot.com
Premium Monthly Plan $10.99 a month Charge monthly 3 devices · Event recording for the past 30 days Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.switch-bot.com
Family Monthly Plan (Sale) $20.99 a month Charge annually 10 devices · Event recording for the past 30 days Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.switch-bot.com
Basic Annual Plan $34.99 a year Charge annually 1 device · Event recording for the past 30 days Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.switch-bot.com
Family Monthly Plan (Retail) $34.99 a month Charge annually 10 devices · Event recording for the past 30 days Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.switch-bot.com
Plus Annual Plan $69.99 a year Charge annually 2 devices · Event recording for the past 30 days Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.switch-bot.com
Premium Annual Plan $104.99 a year Charge annually 3 devices · Event recording for the past 30 days Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.switch-bot.com
Family Annual Plan (Sale) $209.99 a year Charge annually 10 devices · Event recording for the past 30 days Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.switch-bot.com
Family Annual Plan (Retail) $349.99 a year Charge annually 10 devices · Event recording for the past 30 days Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.switch-bot.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Automations can use schedules, geofences or devices.
  • Scenes work by app tap or voice control.
  • Matter connects with several named smart home platforms.
  • Android and iOS apps are available.

Limits

  • Bluetooth and infrared devices need a Matter Bridge.
  • Matter support varies by platform.
  • Doorbell cloud plan cannot transfer to listed traditional cameras.
  • Software update support lasts two years.

Who it suits

SwitchBot suits people managing supported smart home devices through schedules, geofences, scenes or voice control. Matter users should check platform support and whether their devices need a bridge.

Verdict

SwitchBot combines app automations with scenes and Matter connections, but bridge needs vary by device type. Cloud-storage plans are separate, and the listed doorbell plan is not transferable to the named traditional cameras.

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