Hidden Tips and Tricks With SWITCHBOT!

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3 жыл бұрын

Hidden Tips and Tricks With SWITCHBOT!
It's time to get more and to do more with SwitchBot. This includes SwitchBot Bot, SwitchBot Curtain, SwitchBot Humidifier, SwitchBot Remotes, the SwitchBot Meters (thermometer and hygrometer) and the SwitchBot Hub Plus and Hub Mini. All of those devices can do more than you'd expect, and all of those devices can make your smart home bigger and better.
It's like smart home #hacks, as we walk through all the best features with #SwitchBot in our hidden #tips and #tricks series.
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Brian

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@kevinlepelaar5746 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I diddnt know about the IR function. Now i can turn on the TV via GH!! Love it, keep them coming!

@Shur3Sh0t 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite features of Switchbot is that you can select per device whether you want it exposed to Google/Alexa or not. This way the switch on my garage remote can never be pressed accidentally with a misunderstood voice command or with 'turn on/off everything', while all the rest is integrated with Google & Alexa.

@EJames-nm4qt Жыл бұрын

Is there a way to open curtains to 50% without using the remote (and just using Alexa)? I currently have it on a schedule but I cannot find a setting when using voice commands.

@curtiswrigley 3 жыл бұрын

I love the switchbot mini for voice controlling my Non Smart TV. Still trying to think of a use for the remote fingerbot in our house. Considering for my computer as part of the morning routine to turn my pc on while i shower.

@Delid

Can i use the Broadlink RM4 hub and skill with Alexa to control the switch bot via wifi?

@davidmote6172 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian, Great video again. have you had any experience with using SwitchBot Curtains with Apple HomeKit using the SwitchBot BLE plugin in HomeBridge? I have it setup but it seems like the communication is very lacking for status updates. The curtains never seem to update status correctly in the Home app, sometimes taking a few taps on the card to show correct status or be able to control the curtain. If I control the curtain via the SwitchBot app I don't think it ever automatically updates the status in the Home app.

@wretchedworm 3 жыл бұрын

do i have any tips on getting the switchbot robot controller to be able to use on touchscreens? i am planning to get a dehumidifier but it doesn’t have physical touch buttons

@robbtarte2389

I have looked around and can't find whether or not I can create macros for my home theatre. Can I turn on tv and sound bar, set input etc with a button press?

@movingloz Жыл бұрын

Question 🙋‍♂️: I’ve just finally started using the I. R. Blaster function in the Switchbot Hub. How do I set up a routine though??? I tried adding a couple of actions through Siri Shortcuts but it wouldn’t let me use the same command for more than one. I want the T. V. to turn on, then the DVD Player, then wait a few seconds and Press Play on the DVD Player. I’d also like to add some Phillips Hue lights into the routine but just getting the tv and the dvd thing going is priority.

@johndekoven7549 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know if the button could push a flat touch activated button? I have a tassimo coffee maker I would love to automate, but it's too digital. The problem is I would need more on an old school coffee maker, but those don't allow for individual cups.

@FrogDab 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to turn on the switch XX times after every XX seconds?

@Bidnija 3 жыл бұрын

Can the switchbot be used with a spur fused switch(which is a little bit tougher to push) ? If not be default, are there any way arounds ?

@jitendradash2925 2 жыл бұрын

Qn - can i use switchbot temperature sensor with alexa and switch on a plug from lets say d link ?

@philipperostin 3 жыл бұрын

Does the ir blaster needs to "see" the item you want to control ? Does it need to be in direct sight ?

@cbax3020 2 жыл бұрын

I’m considering using this in a few different rooms in my home. Do I need to buy multiple hubs or can I use the Alexa built in Zigbee hubs that are already in the rooms?

@ondramyslik2470 Жыл бұрын

Does Switchbot hub mini have IR signal detector? If I scan the IR controller of TV and conect Switchbot hub mini to Google Assistant, can I turn it on/off by voice? And the last question, can Switchbot bot do double click? Thanks for answer.

@iambrige9866 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I can't wait to use this for my curtains!

@canadianwebguy 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderlabs has an API you can use too. It's great for controlling devices and triggering scenes with Home Assistant.

@sarayumeewang4125 3 жыл бұрын

So If I have more than one hub. Would it extend the connectivity? I understand that correctly?

@jacqbx 2 жыл бұрын

?????? Hopefully, you'll understand my question. For every curtain, I use a Switchbot on, does it require its own remote and hub, or will only one hub and one remote be necessary to open and close the Switchbot per room?