# SwitchBot

> Smart device control and automation for home appliances and sensors. (iPhone/iPad app by wonderlabs, Incorporated.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchbot/id1087374760 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [wonderlabs, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087374759)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 824 App Store ratings · 472 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 601 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2016-06-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchbot/id1087374760/reviews.md

## What is SwitchBot?

You can control the SwitchBot Bot with a tap on the icons. You can schedule your appliances to turn on or off according to your preference with SwitchBot Hub Mini. You can monitor the environment of your family and properties with SwitchBot Thermometer and Hygrometer.

And that’s just the beginning. Purchase a SwitchBot device and download the app to get started today.

Stay tuned for updates as we add new features and new products to the SwitchBot family.

SwitchBot Camera Cloud Storage Service
Subscription Cycle: 1 month (monthly plans)
Subscription Price: $3.99/month (monthly plans)
Payment: Users confirm the purchase and proceed to payment. Users can manage this subscription and the auto-renewal via their Apple ID > Subscriptions.
Cancellation: Users can manually cancel this subscription via Apple ID > Subscriptions at least 24 hours before the current subscription period expires.
Renewal: The user's account will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the subscription will be extended for another period upon successful payment.

Term of Use: https://www.switch-bot.com/pages/switchbot-terms-of-service
Privacy Policy: https://www.switch-bot.com/pages/switchbot-privacy-policy

- Website: switch-bot.com
- Facebook: @SwitchBotRobot
- Instagram: @theswitchbot
- Twitter: @SwitchBot

## Key features

- Remote device control
- Appliance scheduling
- Environmental monitoring
- Hub integration
- Camera cloud storage

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| cloud storage-2cams weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Home Plus | $13.99 | per month |
| Home Max | $22.99 | per month |
| Home Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Starter Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| cloud storage-3cams monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Basic Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Basic Annual Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Plus Annual Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Family Monthly Plan | $20.99 | per month |
| Basic Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| AI Agent Plan | $1.69 | per month |
| Test | $3.99 | per month |
| Test | $3.99 | per month |
| cloud storage-1cam weekly | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| Family Annual Plan | $209.99 | per year |


## What do users think of SwitchBot?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Reliable and stable app
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 💡 Useful features like temperature/humidity monitoring
- 🚀 Responsive customer support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes and disconnections
- 👎 Poor user interface and unintuitive navigation
- 🔋 Battery life issues with some devices
- 🔒 Security concerns with mandatory account creation and data sharing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Firmware update issues
- Devices disappearing from the app
- Unreliable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
- Incorrect temperature and humidity readings

**Most requested features**

- Sunrise/sunset automation support
- Ability to set more than 5 schedules
- Improved widget functionality
- Integration with Apple HomeKit and Siri

## Recent user reviews (10 of 472)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchbot/id1087374760/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Apple Carplay ist sehr dringend notwendig

*2026-08-16*

Ich besitze 2x Lock Ultra, einmal mit Vision Keypad und einmal nur mit dem Fingerabdruck-Pad, sowie zusätzlich dem Garagentoröffner. Während der Fahrt möchte ich nicht mein Handy benutzen, um das Garagentor zu öffnen. Ich wünsche mir sehr, dass es in Carplay bedienbar ist, ohne dass ich mein Handy in die Hand nehmen und die App öffnen und dann die Garagentortaste drücken muss. Ansonsten bin ich vollkommen zufrieden mit Switchbot Produkten.

### 1/5 — The worst smart device system

*2026-08-13, version 10.0*

The app is completely useless. Bloated unintuitive and the offered options don't work. The customer support is completely based on AI and tone-deaf to requests

And look - we introduced a cute red robot. It's even better than Microsoft Office 1995. It's amazing!

### 2/5 — Why? How?

*2026-08-12, version 9.29*

Need a Rx to get rid of this CAI (company automated integration). I refuse to call it that. Pushing something on people is not a sign of intelligence.

I don't really care what the why excuse is.
Just get this red bug off my screen.

### 5/5 — Makes life easy

*2026-08-10, version 9.29*

We have 6 U-Rail Curtain Openers, 4 Bots, 2 Sensors, 1 HUB3, 1 HUB2, 4 Remotes, 1 Indoor Weather Stations and 1 Outdoor Weather Sensor and 1 Universal Remote Control!  I’ve paired the two Hubs with Apple Home, so we can operate our Aircon, heating, lamps, 
Roller Blinds and curtains remotely! What we really like it setting schedules to open the blinds & curtains in the morning and close at night! Thank you for making things easy for us SwitchBot! Glenn - Australia.

### 1/5 — Good for a while…

*2026-08-09, version 9.29*

Still garbage

Worked for a while then today it doesn’t connect to the Wi-Fi anymore.
No matter what I do, no matter what I reset.
And by the way, your directions are wrong compared to what the vacuum actually VS what the text is in the directions

### 1/5 — Worst company

*2026-08-06, version 9.29*

I will never buy a switchbot product again. Nothing but errors and bad support for the S10.

### 1/5 — The worst smart device system

*2026-08-06, version 9.29*

The app is completely useless. Bloated unintuitive and the offered options don't work. The customer support is completely based on AI and tone-deaf to requests

### 1/5 — app sucks

*2026-08-06, version 9.29*

can’t use because my wifi is too good, never had this problem with any other bluetooth device

### 1/5 — Buyer beware! Trying to shove AI down your throat!

*2026-08-03, version 9.29*

I like the sensors but the app sucks and they're trying to shove AI down your throat. I'll be switching to home assistant, and doubt I'll buy another one of their products.

### 1/5 — Hurray for AI slop

*2026-07-31, version 9.29*

Zero stars for the pointless AI I can’t get rid of

## Frequently asked questions about SwitchBot

### What can I do with the SwitchBot app?

The app allows you to control SwitchBot devices like the Bot for remote operation, schedule appliances to turn on or off, and monitor environmental conditions with devices like the Thermometer and Hygrometer. It's designed to be the central hub for your SwitchBot smart home ecosystem.

### How does the SwitchBot Camera Cloud Storage work?

The SwitchBot Camera Cloud Storage Service is available via a monthly subscription priced at $3.99 per month. Users confirm the purchase and payment through their Apple ID, where they can also manage the subscription and auto-renewal settings.

### How do I cancel my subscription?

You can manually cancel your subscription at any time via your Apple ID settings under 'Subscriptions'. It's important to cancel at least 24 hours before the current subscription period expires to avoid being charged for the next period.

### What devices are compatible with SwitchBot?

The app is designed to control SwitchBot devices, including the SwitchBot Bot, SwitchBot Hub Mini, SwitchBot Thermometer and Hygrometer, and SwitchBot Camera. The company also indicates that new products and features are regularly added to the SwitchBot family.

### Is the SwitchBot app free to use?

The SwitchBot app itself is free to download and use for controlling your SwitchBot devices. However, certain services, like the SwitchBot Camera Cloud Storage, require a paid monthly subscription.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.1 — 2026-08-17

1. Ask AI is now available from individual recording pages, so you can ask questions about a specific recording and follow up in context.
2. Added an AI MindClip Web entry in Profile. You can use it to scan a QR code and sign in to AI MindClip Web.
3. You can now long-press any word in a transcript and add it to Glossary.
4. Added weekly summary history.
5. Fixed other known issues.

If you encounter problems or you have any feedback, please visit the Support page of our app.

### 10.0 — 2026-08-12

1. Added KATA AI Assistant (Beta): simply ask it to control devices across multiple rooms, check status and battery of different devices at once, configure device settings, get step-by-step installation guidance, or troubleshoot any product issues.
2. In Automations condition settings, temperature/humidity now supports setting a duration.

If you encounter problems or you have any feedback, please visit the Support page of our app.

### 9.29 — 2026-07-16

1. Added birthday celebration effects on KATA Friends' page during its birthday.
2. KATA Friends now supports setting favorite waypoints on map.
3. KATA Friends now supports setting custom rest time.
4. Weather Station added 24-hour Forecast and supports displaying schedules on calendar view. 

If you encounter problems or you have any feedback, please visit the Support page of our app.

### 9.28 — 2026-06-11

1. KATA Friends now supports the Wardrobe feature.
2. With the Chat feature enabled, KATA Friends can now remember meaningful details during conversations.
3. You can now set unlock action of your Lock Ultra via Matter (Hub 2 / Hub Mini Matter Enabled required).

If you encounter problems or you have any feedback, please visit the Support page of our app.

### 9.27 — 2026-05-21

1. For European users: Added Unlock Action settings to Lock Ultra (Settings > Basic Settings). You can now set your default unlock behavior—Full Unlock or Unlock Deadbolt Only—when unlocking via the home screen, widgets, Google Home, Alexa, or SmartThings.
2. You can now check the battery level of KATA Friends (SwitchBot app > KATA Friends).
3. Weather Station now supports simplified weather forecast, daily overview, calendar, countdown, and custom pages.
4. AI Guard Plan, a subscription plan for cloud storage and AI event analysis, is now available for Pan/Tilt Cam Plus 2K, Pan/Tilt Cam Plus 3K, and Video Doorbell.
5. Changed the minimum no-go zone size to 0.3 m × 0.3 m for K10+ Pro Combo, K11+, and K20+ robot vacuums. 

If you encounter problems or you have any feedback, please visit the Support page of our app.

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