SwitchBot · Niche / specialty
SwitchBot Hub Mini
Bluetooth LE · Wi-Fi · no local API · about $35
cloud requiredcloud required
Protocols
Bluetooth LEWi-Fi
1 W
Idle power
$35
List price
~100
Devices (est.)
Specifications
| Category | Niche / specialty |
|---|---|
| Protocols | Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi |
| Cloud dependency | cloud required |
| Local API | no local API |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google, Siri (HomeKit) |
| Open source | closed-source |
| Directly supported devices (est.) | ~100 |
| Idle power draw | ~1 W |
| Update outlook | actively maintained |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $35 |
Best for: Budget under $80Best for: Family / casual
Setup & gotchas
📡 IR is line-of-sight; place the Hub Mini where it can see the devices it needs to blast.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + IR blaster learns existing remotes to control TVs and air conditioners
- + Bridges SwitchBot Bluetooth accessories to Wi-Fi and voice assistants
- + Inexpensive entry point into the SwitchBot ecosystem
Trade-offs
- − No Zigbee or Z-Wave radio; limited to SwitchBot gear and IR devices
- − Cloud account required for remote access and voice control
Related hubs
Frequently asked questions
Does the SwitchBot Hub Mini require the cloud?
Yes. The SwitchBot Hub Mini is cloud-required — a vendor account and an internet connection are needed, and routines run through the vendor cloud (no local API).
Which protocols and voice assistants does the SwitchBot Hub Mini support?
Protocols: Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi. Voice: Alexa, Google, Siri (HomeKit). It directly supports an estimated 100 devices/brands.
How much does the SwitchBot Hub Mini cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $35 (Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026 — actual prices fluctuate). Idle power draw is roughly 1 W. The hardware and firmware are closed-source.
Source & last checked
- SwitchBot Hub Mini product page: us.switch-bot.com/products/switchbot-hub-mini ↗
- Sources last checked: 2026-07-20 · Prices: Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026
- Idle-power and device-count figures are vendor-claimed or community-measured estimates. Prices fluctuate. Details without warranty — check the current manufacturer spec sheet before buying.