Here are the timestamps: to find the best parts of this video. Where would you place a SwitchBot? 00:51 Setting up the SwitchBot Hub Plus: 02:45 Using the Hub Plus as a IR Remote 04:01 Setting up the SwitchBot Thermometer and Hygrometer 06:48 How to use the SwitchBot 14:32 Setting up Google Assistant with SwitchBot 16:00 Setting up Amazon Alexa with SwitchBot 16:39 Connecting SwitchBot to IFTTT 17:16 Final SwitchBot Review
I was thinking of trying this on my garage door opener, I have the older light switches and you demonstrated that that won't work for me Thank you Bret
I am using the Switch bot bot to open up my garage door. I got fed up with the MyQ working on a part-time bases and am happy with the bot. Did you try to build up the surface where the switch hammer presses it and, did not press it hard enough, or did not touch it?
Hello as this button I should use it on a pellet stove. And since the button has to be pressed for one second to switch on, is it possible to extend the button for the necessary time?
@Tech with Brett I just need the switch bot to push a button on one thing. I have a powered subwoofer that sometimes don't come on by itself like it should. I don't need the other things the switch bot offers. Can you please tell me what's the best version of this to buy, like do I need to buy a hub and a switch bot? Or can I just get the bot without the hub? Don't really wanna buy a hub just to use it for one thing. Also, do this thing run on batteries, or charge up? If so, how long does the charge or batteries last? Or, can I leave it plugged up? Please help me my friend.
6:58 If you are like me you came to this video for this. To answer that question, remotely start and stop recording my Canon R82 SINCE THERE'S NO WAY TO DO THAT WITHOUT SACRIFICING 60FPS 1080p SETTINGS!
Interesting! Have you tried it on a Mini Split A/C? Please Review the IR function through the remote control for A/C and TV, people say it is simple to use The on & off and volume Up & Down, but hard to set it up for the input and other keys. Also so intrigued for the Temperature UP & Dowm keys on A/Cs. Pleaaase!!!! =)
Tech With Brett is one of the best content creators for smart home tech. I actually created my own channel Wright Near Home for more videos on smart home technology.
FYI I have 2 of these "switches" and I installed one of them a couple months ago on a coffee maker. Over this time, it's probably been used 30 times as I don't drink coffee. Today, I noticed that the "switch" was stuck in a half way position. I tried it and it had no pressure to actually push the start button. I went and got the other one and installed it. It operated, but it also didn't have the pressure to push the button. I added some peel and stick stuff to extend the button. It just didn't have the pressure. So in my opinion, this is a great idea but another piece of Chinese junk.
Thank you bro. I thought of buying one for my Chromecast built in TV which does not support Turn on/off by google home. So I figured out my own unique way. Now I turn on/off my TV by my Mi Band 3.
I connected the switchbot mini hub and switchbot temperature/hygrometer meter to Smartthings. BUT, data from the meter only updates a few times per day, so I am not getting timely data to use for automations. Anyone tried linking Switchbot to Smartthings and having the same issue? The temperature and humidity are being read constantly on the switchbot meter, but the data is rarely updating to Smartthings.
I used the IR in the hub plus to send the power on command to my sound bar and then every 15 minutes to send a volume up command to the sound bar so the stupid thing doesn't power off if I pause the TV... #StupidSoundBar #WhyDoYouGoToSleep #WhyCouldINotChangeTheSetting #YesSettingThat15MinuteThingTookWayTooLongToSetup
Here are the timestamps: to find the best parts of this video. Where would you place a SwitchBot?
00:51 Setting up the SwitchBot Hub Plus:
02:45 Using the Hub Plus as a IR Remote
04:01 Setting up the SwitchBot Thermometer and Hygrometer
06:48 How to use the SwitchBot
14:32 Setting up Google Assistant with SwitchBot
16:00 Setting up Amazon Alexa with SwitchBot
16:39 Connecting SwitchBot to IFTTT
17:16 Final SwitchBot Review
Do you need the hub to use the switch bot
No
You received a product from the manufacturer, and accordingly didn't mark it as a review. You've earned my subscribe
12:26 an easy fix for this would be to add a small rectangular piece on the button. Could be cut from wood or 3D printed
I like your clear and descriptive manner of presentation
You might be able to epoxy an extension to your "on/off button" to get it to work.
I’m gonna use this for my garage! We have a push button so if I simply add a block of wood under the button this should work perfectly!
Can I buy only switch bot without hub?
I was thinking of trying this on my garage door opener, I have the older light switches and you demonstrated that that won't work for me Thank you Bret
Hopefully you can find something that works for it.
I am using the Switch bot bot to open up my garage door. I got fed up with the MyQ working on a part-time bases and am happy with the bot. Did you try to build up the surface where the switch hammer presses it and, did not press it hard enough, or did not touch it?
Hello as this button I should use it on a pellet stove. And since the button has to be pressed for one second to switch on, is it possible to extend the button for the necessary time?
Is there a subscription for the switch bot account like for nest?
@Tech with Brett I just need the switch bot to push a button on one thing. I have a powered subwoofer that sometimes don't come on by itself like it should. I don't need the other things the switch bot offers. Can you please tell me what's the best version of this to buy, like do I need to buy a hub and a switch bot? Or can I just get the bot without the hub? Don't really wanna buy a hub just to use it for one thing. Also, do this thing run on batteries, or charge up? If so, how long does the charge or batteries last? Or, can I leave it plugged up? Please help me my friend.
Are you able to create Alexa routines with the switchbot thermometer?
6:58
If you are like me you came to this video for this.
To answer that question, remotely start and stop recording my Canon R82 SINCE THERE'S NO WAY TO DO THAT WITHOUT SACRIFICING 60FPS 1080p SETTINGS!
Thanks for the stamp. I'll add more for everyone.
Interesting! Have you tried it on a Mini Split A/C? Please Review the IR function through the remote control for A/C and TV, people say it is simple to use The on & off and volume Up & Down, but hard to set it up for the input and other keys. Also so intrigued for the Temperature UP & Dowm keys on A/Cs. Pleaaase!!!! =)
That's nice & great review...
Tech With Brett is one of the best content creators for smart home tech. I actually created my own channel Wright Near Home for more videos on smart home technology.
What about the battery life of the switch bot.?
I read if you use it twice a day it should last for 600 days.
I'm looking for something like this for my garage door opener mounted on the wall. Do you think this would work?
Yes mine does. I had to add a piece of wood on the wall beside the garage door opener so the switch bot was the same height as my garage door opener
thinking of using this and my 3d printer to make an automated fish feeder for my koi pond for when I'm away .
FYI I have 2 of these "switches" and I installed one of them a couple months ago on a coffee maker. Over this time, it's probably been used 30 times as I don't drink coffee. Today, I noticed that the "switch" was stuck in a half way position. I tried it and it had no pressure to actually push the start button. I went and got the other one and installed it. It operated, but it also didn't have the pressure to push the button. I added some peel and stick stuff to extend the button. It just didn't have the pressure. So in my opinion, this is a great idea but another piece of Chinese junk.
how capable is its timers? could you set it to press a button say every 15seconds?
Propably my PC for the remote control to work (teamviewer), or maybe I could have it related to camera gear some how.
Does it only work with its hub ?
Has switch bot (not hub) rf function?
Ik I'm late, but I'd use mine (I ordered one when I first say this video) to link with IFTTT, so I can turn on my Keurig Coffee Machine.
Do you need wifi? Or can you use this outdoors with Bluetooth?
The number of hubs in my closet that I still need to setup is far too high... This one is on the list.
Yay!🎉
🙃🙃🙃🙃
Does this work with all assistances like Jarvis or just google/Alexa?
What is IFTTT?
Do we need the hub for setting up with google home?
Yes the Switch Bot Hub is required for voice assistants.
Thank you bro. I thought of buying one for my Chromecast built in TV which does not support Turn on/off by google home. So I figured out my own unique way. Now I turn on/off my TV by my Mi Band 3.
I dont get the difference between the mini and plus hub? Is it really just the RGB
Kevin Hangartner RGB and the mini is powered through USB.
I connected the switchbot mini hub and switchbot temperature/hygrometer meter to Smartthings. BUT, data from the meter only updates a few times per day, so I am not getting timely data to use for automations. Anyone tried linking Switchbot to Smartthings and having the same issue? The temperature and humidity are being read constantly on the switchbot meter, but the data is rarely updating to Smartthings.
Pity you need a hub, should just work through wifi network
I used the IR in the hub plus to send the power on command to my sound bar and then every 15 minutes to send a volume up command to the sound bar so the stupid thing doesn't power off if I pause the TV... #StupidSoundBar #WhyDoYouGoToSleep #WhyCouldINotChangeTheSetting #YesSettingThat15MinuteThingTookWayTooLongToSetup
That is too bad, but I guess it is good it works.
I have Samsung Smartthings on my Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G. Does that mean that I have the Samsung Smartthings Hub built into my phone?
PhillyDjHook no
Why would you want to automate a light switch if we have sonoff
Hey! I would like to send in a product for review/collaboration (paid/unpaid). please tell me how to reach out to you?
Check my about section.
Tech With Brett so I send a message via your website?
I just noticed he was wearing a MKBHD shirt
hi
11 min of my life then fail... hahahaha
You and me both bro!
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Twitch bot off my TV
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