SwitchBotSmart Relay Switch 1PM, Power Monitoring Smart Relay Module with Built-in Bluetooth Repeater, Wi-Fi&Bluetooth Switch Works with Alexa/Apple Home/Google Home/Matter Hub Required, 2.4GHz,16A

I was sceptical that this would work, but it does. has Support for two devices into Apple home through matter can now control my smart lock and my shades through this little smart switch happy days.

I requested this as I was replacing the lighting in my garage from two 6Ft double fluorescent fittings to two new LED battens and I wanted them to be smart controlled so I could turn the lights on before going in the garage.To install this you do need a neutral wire which I was lucky enough to have as the old lights that were installed were double switched and the neutral wire had been used as the live feed to the 2nd switch (tsk, tsk), so I just connected it to the neutral from the fitting that went back to the consumer unit.You can either use the existing switch with this or no switch, I went the no switch option as I only had a 20mm pattress box on the wall and with the switch this would not fit but it does fit with a blanking plate which I had so I went that route. I can always install a deeper box and a switch later should I want one. It was easy to install with just a couple of wire connections. You then have to download the app, this they could have made easier as there are QR codes on the instructions but they just link to a support page and not the app.Anyway I found the app and downloaded it, the app worked and it recognised the relay but for some reason would not connect to it and kept failing I tried several times over a period of a few hours and it would just not connect. I then decided to download the app onto my latest phone, (I keep an old phone just for control apps) and it connected straightaway, so I would say it was a problem with the old Android version on my old phone. The linking of the account to Alexa was straightforward so I can now control it that way.This does have a power monitoring feature which I do not use as 2 LED battens are not going to use a lot anyway and are only occasionally on throughout the day but I suppose it would come in handy if used for something other than lights.In conclusion, easy to install and works well.

This smart switch uses a wireless WIFI that switches a electrical load for a simple and easy usage of electrical appliance. The switch feels solid as it provides a good quality of electrical insulation. It uses no battery so there is no need to replace battery manually. Overall it works as intended with a compact size, therefore it is a good price for such a device.

coming from a well known and reputable brand such as switchbot this is a product that I knew would be much better constructed than a lot of the unbranded/unknown companies producing smart home switches on the market.this was incredibly simple to wire up to my device in line with its power supply and it paired first time without issue and has been working flawlessly since with seamless integration into my smart home ecosystem.with all things electrical i would caution to fully research its capabilities yourself and compare them with your needs before purchase as everyones setup is different and I can only share my own experience but for me it's been a net positive experience and i'd happily add more of these to my setup if needed.

Way smaller than i thought.Having historically used ESP board with relays i was well surprised to see the size of this little power house, Switchbot is a popular brand and there are plenty of wonderful videos of their products in daily use, they are super easy to instal as long as you are confident with mains power and wiring, if not seek a professional to install for you.I do like the fact this is matter compatible, this will link right into my Home Assistant integration.My use case will be for a kitchen internal fan, i already have a humidity sensor that monitors the levels in the kitchen so would like to use this to turn on our fan when the humidity gets to high. The small form factor should mean i can stick this in the wall caverty as the fused switch is on an internal hollow wall.5 star product that i can not get over the size of.

I got it to work however instructions and YouTube vids are poorThey are a bit slow to respond to commandsLove the small size and there unique functionality for old light switches

The SwitchBot Smart Relay Switch 1PM is a game-changer for home automation enthusiasts. With power metering and compatibility with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and Matter, it offers incredible versatility for automating everyday tasks.Setting it up was straightforward, and the built-in hub makes it easy to integrate with existing smart home setups. The 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity ensure reliable performance, and the power metering feature is a handy bonus for monitoring energy usage.One slight downside is that it requires a bit of familiarity with smart home devices to fully utilise its capabilities, but the app’s instructions are detailed and helpful.Overall, this is a highly functional and reliable relay switch for anyone looking to enhance their home automation system.Thank you for reading my honest review -- I hope it helps!

This 'switch' essentially adds smart functionality to your existing devices, by essentially controlling the power itself. It's basically powered on the whole time and acts as a remote switch for whatever you've wired into it.And since it connects to a multitude of different devices, i.e. Smart Things, Google Home, Alexa, etc, you can control it from pretty much whatever ecosystem you've subscribed to. The main functionality comes from those, adding routines, etc.The only real issue is that it doesn't come with *everything* you need for it to work in all scenarios; in some cases you'll need a bit of extra wiring, etc, that this isn't supplied with, so it's no a guaranteed easy-install for your old item.It also does not appear to work with my old two-wire lighting install, so it doesn't appear to be completely universal.