SwitchBot Bot
A tiny actuator that physically presses a button or flips a switch, giving control to a device that was never born connected.
It is in UMBRAL's editorial catalogue because it solves home automation through the smallest possible gesture: instead of swapping a device for a "smart" version, it places a small arm that presses the button already there. It is a restrained, reversible idea —it sticks on, it doesn't get installed— that invites you to think about what you actually want to automate before changing anything. We value it as a case study in technology that adapts to the object instead of forcing you to replace it.
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A clever, reversible way to automate devices that were never connected, without replacing them. Its force is limited, and remote control needs a separate Hub.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Giving control to a button-operated device without replacing it.
- Automating a repeated gesture, like switching something on each day.
- Getting started with home automation without redoing the wiring.
Also recommended for
Not recommended for
- Anyone who wants remote control without adding a Hub.
- Very stiff buttons, or ones with travel beyond its reach of force.
What we like most
- Physically presses an existing button or switch, with an arm travel of up to 120°.
- Compact body, 43 × 37 × 24 mm and 42 g, in ABS.
- Pressing force of up to 8 N and torque of up to 1.15 kgf.
- Connects over Bluetooth Low Energy (4.2+), with an ideal range of up to 80 m.
- Powered by a single CR2 3 V battery.
What to keep in mind
- Remote control and automations at a distance require a Hub from the SwitchBot series.
- The 80 m range is under ideal conditions; between real walls it is considerably less.
- Its force is bounded: a very stiff button or one with unusual travel may fall outside its reach.
Key features
Do I need a Hub to use it?+
To trigger it locally over Bluetooth and schedule it from the app while nearby, no. For remote control and automations at a distance, yes: they require a Hub from the SwitchBot series.
Which buttons does it work on?+
Buttons and switches that are operated with a press within its force, up to 8 N. Very stiff buttons or ones with unusual travel may not be suitable.
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