Does the SwitchBot Hub Plus work without a WiFi connection? Yes, you can still use the SwitchBot Hub Plus and the SwitchBots without an internet connection. You will need to use your phone's Bluetooth connection and the SwitchBot App to control each device and hub locally.
Does SwitchBot work with Wi-Fi?
SwitchBot Meter uses Bluetooth, but a Wi-Fi option can be easily added. The SwitchBot Meter uses the Bluetooth Low Energy protocol (BLE) to communicate. We may eventually move in the direction of Wi-Fi once it's possible to have more efficient systems.Nov 5, 2019
Can you use SwitchBot without a hub?
No, the SwitchBot Hubs are not an essential purchase. You can control your SwitchBot devices without a hub via the SwitchBot phone app or physical remote, although smart home integrations (for example via Alexa) are only possible with the Hub.
Does SwitchBot need a hub to work with Alexa?
If you want to make the SwitchBots work with Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT and more, or just for remote control, then the Hub is necessary as a Bluetooth to Wi-Fi gateway.
How do I use SwitchBot remotely?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW3pJeF4eWA
How do I connect my SwitchBot Meter to hub?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tGab37bBp8
Does SwitchBot work with SmartThings hub?
We kept our promise as always. Search SwitchBot in the SmartThings app, and connect the SwitchBot account. All your cloud service enabled devices will be on your SmartThings home page. #SwitchBot Hub is needed for cloud-to-cloud integration.
How do I add a device to Samsung SmartThings?
- Navigate to and open the SmartThings app on your phone.
- Tap the Devices tab, tap the Home icon, and then choose your desired location for the device.
- Tap Add (the plus sign), and then tap Add device.
- If the device uses Bluetooth, tap Scan nearby and if your device appears, select its name.
What can I add to SmartThings?
- Make laundry a breeze with scheduled cycles from Samsung washers and dryers.
- Set up home monitoring with Aeotec.
- Add some magic to storytime with Philips Hue.
- Babysit from any room with Arlo camera.
Does SwitchBot work with other hubs?
Only SwitchBot smart devices can connect to the SwitchBot hubs. The SwitchBot hubs then enable your devices to connect with a variety of other smart home hubs, enabling you to connect other smart devices in your home seamlessly. They're compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri just to name a few.