SwitchBot
SwitchBot Hub 2 — Matter Bridge + IR Blaster
Smart home hub combining Matter bridging for SwitchBot devices, infrared control for legacy AV gear, and temperature/humidity sensor. £79 in the UK. The newer SwitchBot Hub 3 (May 2025) has since taken over as the flagship.
By Rob1 min read
- Function
- Matter bridge + IR blaster + temp/humidity sensor
- Matter bridging
- SwitchBot devices only
- IR codes
- Pre-loaded library + learning mode for unknown devices
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth (for device pairing)
- Sensors
- Temperature, humidity
- Buttons
- 2 programmable
- Power
- USB-C
- Best for
- Households already running SwitchBot devices wanting Matter integration