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SwitchBot makes devices that help you turn the dumb devices you have into smart devices. The SwitchBot Bot can push buttons on so many devices. The possibilities are endless. The fact you can create smart light switches them too is pretty cool. The SwitchBot curtain is an affordable way to turn the curtains you have into smart curtains. Now SwitchBot has added a new contact sensor and motion sensor. Both have ambient light sensors that can be used for automations. SwitchBot works with Siri Shortcuts, Alexa and Google Assistant.
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00:00 Introduction
01:10 About SwitchBot
01:47 Hub Mini
03:22 SwitchBot Bot
04:53 SwitchBot Curtain
07:50 SwitchBot Remote
08:19 New SwitchBot Sensors
09:03 SwitchBot Contact Sensors
10:23 SwitchBot Motion Sensors
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[@GrandmaHatesTech]

Great Video! Now I don't have to open the curtains in the morning!

[@shaunpauldoherty886]

Thanks for this video. Couldnt find many other instructions on the hub and bot pairing with Alexa that menioned enabling cloud service! I included the actual switchbot instructions in that too.

[@ronm6585]

Thanks Craig.

[@dnoland77]

Craig, good info. Would like to see the whole product line. We need sensor options like this so we don't have to interact any more than necessary with Miss dumber by the day! Still waiting for the whole house tour.

[@marcoontingco5370]

i saw the solution to my problem, being a tenant i can't just change the light switches to smart ones now that switchbot bot will be handy..i am curious about the humidifier though does it have ambient light of some sort? i know it can be an oil diffuser too i would be great to set it up on a bedside table with a light strong enough to see the kids and dim enough for it not to be disturbing. great content Craig.

[@ShervinShares]

3:31 how did you get Hey Siri integration? They don't talk about it on the website. I don't want the Shortcuts workaround

[@CraigsTechTalk]

You have to do the shortcuts work around. They are not HomeKit enabled. They just do the “Works with Siri” for now.

[@stevenrussell1365]

Oh wow! All these gadgets look interesting! Thanks for taking time out to show us Craig!

[@CraigsTechTalk]

You are welcome. Thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@stevenrussell1365]

Of course! I love to see new inventions and technology and you’re very thorough in your videos 🙂 Helps with making any decision on to pass something up or to purchase the item.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank you Steven. I am with you. I love seeing this stuff. Glad I can help. Have a great day.

[@stevenrussell1365]

Yes! Thank you! You as well! 🙂

[@RockXP]

Nice

[@larrybrown1984]

I’d like to try one of these on one of my garage door buttons but it sounds like I would need a hub, too? I do have a Wyze sensor on my ‘main’ garage door that tells me when the door it open or closed. (Routine) “The South Garage Door Is Open. . .” Updated 1/18/22 - The Bots work great for the garage door openers! (I did add a Hub Mini to the garage.)

[@michaelhinchey]

I connected one to each one of my kids so I could poke them remotely.

[@faengelm]

Craig. I just got the contact sensor and was surprised to see that it also contains a motion sensor! They say it's behind the button and it really works, as I'm using it in automation to trigger a switchbot bot. I believe their reason for doing this is that they can tell when you open the door when leaving versus open the door when arriving. I still haven't figured out how to use the button

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Very cool. I did miss that tidbit. It is a cool feature to get a motion sensor too. I have been enjoying the contact sensors for my studio closet lighting. My Wyze one got flaky and would fall offline.

[@faengelm]

@@CraigsTechTalk With a recent update to the min hub firmware and contact sensor firmware, I'm not able to trigger Alexa Routine. However, there is no motion trigger for Alexa (yet)

[@user-gl2ec7qw1n]

Thank you so much for all the explanations, they are really excellent and you are fascinating in your explanations. I have a question about the HUB that controls SwitchBot Do I have to have a HUB in each room or one that sits in the living room and control every SwitchBot I have in several rooms?

[@larrybrown1984]

I have 4 Bots, 2 temp / humidity displays and the Humidifier. Oh, and 2 Hub Minis. They really are handy. (I haven’t needed the humidifier, yet, this winter.)

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Wow, you have built up quite a collection of SwitchBot devices.

[@cbax3020]

Can you set a distance on the motion sensor? For example, I don’t want a shelf light to turn on when I enter the room but I do want it to turn on when I’m about to take something off the shelf. Max distance VS. 1-2 feet.

[@vonotho2235]

I have a question: if I want a Switchbot motion sensor ( when it detects motion) to control a Switchbot bot do I also need a Switchbot hub or can the two communicate directly?

[@faengelm]

Will the switch trigger Alexa Routines? How about the button on the contact sensor?

[@faengelm]

You mentioned that the contact sensor can trigger Google routines. When did Google Routines start supporting vent triggers? That is great news

[@StuPendousMi]

I'm really trying to figure out if sensor will work with google routines if so do i need the switchbot hub as well?

[@jitendradash2925]

Is it possible to trigger other device such as dlink plug as per the temperature from switchbot sensor through alexa ?

[@peedub0322]

I use the curtain rod bots with Alexa; you should be able to use the commands "open" and "close" without using the word mode... that's strange. The clips do a good job of keeping the pleats. Its just a hassle getting them to be hidden. If you're looking for them you can see them, but once installed you won't notice.

[@SpaceStrike]

You can get them to use Open Cutains and close curtains. Make an Alexa routine and you can set it to any phrase you want. Then either add switchbot curtain as a device or use an Alexa custom command And just like that you can make them easier to say

[@abdelkaderdidouh]

Hi Craig’s , I am new in the smart home world . I have some hue lights and echo 4 (with zigbee). Can I use switch bot sensors to control the hue lights ? Lloooove your channel

[@itsthomasYT]

I cannot find the contact and motion sensor on Amazon UK.

[@robia8315]

Why doesn't the hub recognize the time change? summer time/winter time. Scene is always triggered an hour early

[@AaronHuie]

Just to confirm.. the sensors can trigger routines with google? I didn't think google had the functionality to trigger routines from 3rd party equipment. (Time of day, sunrise, and voice command I think are the only google routine triggers)... I definitely want to be wrong here. Thanks for enlightening me

[@countyboy2874]

Craig could you give me an update after owning your SwitchBot Curtain for a year? I'm really interested in this plus Mini Hub & Solar Panel. I have a single lightweight curtain and only need it to open/close halfway via Alexa and will want to setup a schedule too. Have read so many complaints though on Amazon like the following (1) Motor too weak (2) Calibration won't stick gets out of sync have to redo once a month (3) Smart integration isn't great even with hub (4) Disconnects have to go up and reset the device so it can connect to my phone/hub/remote again (5) Automation seems to forget what it's supposed to do (6) Motor stopped working after a month (7) After months it won't charge (8) if you try to manually open the curtain it messes up the calibration (9) Loud which I know is subjective. Have you had any of the issues I've described so I can make an informed buying decision? Thanks!

[@citizen3000]

Is the Switchbot Hub Mini HomeKit compatible?

[@NewAgeDIY]

A murder mystery how did the gun fire there was no one around but it did fire and someone got killed wonder how they did it? Cop asking questions: we got a tip! We need to talk to someone named Alexa

[@zstork]

I have a question for you. Currently I use the Harmony hub integrated with my Alexa that will allow me to turn on/off my TV, PlayStation four, fire TV cube, and Apple TV. Recently the harmony hub is not working. Do you have any suggestions of a hub that will allow me to integrate with Alexa and do the same control functionality.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

I responded in the other comment. Thank you for checking out the video. Have a great day.

[@neekster28]

Soooo... When will I be able to automate my phone to know what smart home app I want? 😂

[@joshephand5538]

Too complex

[@tobias221]

Can someone please help me out! Just bought a SwitchBot Hub and Bot and created a Siri Shortcut but for whatever reason my HomePod Mini is not reacting to it. When I use Siri on my phone it is working but not with the HomePod. What's the problem? (Got my Homepod Language in German)

[@lf2334]

I love these things, but the lack of a way to mount them properly is an obvious deal breaker. The tape is useless.

[@Temmie_gaming]

Sad this as an ad Not my kinda of video but thumbnail isnt bad and high production vlaue the set reminds me of Mr who's the boss

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank you for the nice comments on my production and thumbnails. I rarely do sponsored videos. But when I do, I try to show viewers products I think could add value. Then I showcase the companies product. 95%+ of my videos do not have sponsors. Check them out before you walk away thinking I make ads on this channel. Thanks for watching.

[@keithrose6931]

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[@jimg1474]

I hope they come out with a device that will toggle light switches. SwitchMate has one, but it is a piece of junk. It does now work with Alexa, as they claim, and google home is quirky.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Another option that may not cheap but is cool. Philips has a thing that goes over toggle switches that keeps power on for smart bulbs but gives you control still.

[@jimg1474]

@@CraigsTechTalk Thanks, I use then in my bathroom. I have three light fixtures in the kitchen and one entry light that can't be replaced with smart bulbs. Renting, so wired switch replaced would not be allowed. I thought SwitchMate power plug and switches would be my savior, but no.

[@brainguynyc8729]

On one of my appliance the “finger” can’t reach a button. It’s pretty stupid.