SwitchBot Hub 3 (3rd Gen), Smart Home Hub with 2.4" IPS Screen & Knob Control, WiFi Thermometer Hygrometer, IR Remote Hub (Matter/Bluetooth 200m), Alexa/Google/Apple Home Compatible

My good experiences with other SwitchBot devices over the years encouraged me to try the SwitchBot Hub 3 for some extra functionality with a SwitchBot Lock Ultra Touch Combo that I purchased recently. What is really nice about this unit is that it does so many different things. I like having temperature displays and remote monitoring of temperature, but I also like the direct access programmable buttons on the unit… As it did in my case, if you have a use for one feature on the Hub 3, you will likely also find something else it can do for you, making it a great value at a reasonable price. The unit is well made and feels sturdy while also being compact and lightweight. I am finding more and more SwitchBot device solutions as they expand their already very broad ecosystem, and it is nice to consolidate devices into a single app.The Home Screen on the Hub 3 is customizable to display time, temp & humidity with the built in sensors or external sensors, the status of other SwitchBot devices, locks, etc. There are 4 programmable soft keys on the Hub 3, a rotary dial, and some fixed function keys for navigation. The screen can be dimmed or turned off and can be motion sensitive, if desired, to turn back on upon approach, which the operation and sensitivity of is programmable. The connection range from SwitchBot devices to the hub is impressive, as well as WiFi connectivity to the router. The Hub 3 will control infrared devices as well, for example, giving the ability to adjust stereo volume or channels from another room from within the app on a customizable screen. The range of the infrared emitter is excellent. This is an awesome feature that works really well.I am super happy with this setup, especially the programmable soft keys. I have a multi room garage where the lights are all plugged into outlets via extension cords that aren’t wall switch controlled. I have gotten around this in the past by using the SwitchBot app, which is excellent, to turn the lights on/off from the app. Now, I have several other better solutions. The Hub 3 mounts to the wall, on a table, or anywhere I like. The 4 soft keys available to control devices or directly enter into menus in the Hub 3 are incredibly handy. I programmed several soft buttons on the unit to operate all of the garage lights in tandem, so now I have a physical “switch” mounted on the wall at the entry door with no building wiring required. In addition, utilizing Scenes and Automations in the app to control the SwitchBot Switch (a plug in device that has a physical switch, an app controlled switch, and even monitors energy usage) I can have the garage lights turn on automatically when I activate the lock keypad or open the door. I have them programmed to turn off late at night if I forget.I need to stress the level of customization that is easily available in the app between the Hub 3, lock, lock keypad, Switches… and all of the SwitchBot devices. If you can follow the menus you will find many options, most with descriptions of what the option does and how it works.The app has many methods of customization and integration with home control systems from Apple, Google, Amazon, Matter, etc. The layout of the SwitchBot app is easy to work with and it is stable… this is important because so many good devices come with poorly designed and glitchy apps.If I find any issues I will report back, but at this point I am very satisfied with the solutions the product offered.

The media could not be loaded. I don’t usually leave reviews, but the SwitchBot Hub 3 has really impressed me. From the moment I set it up, everything just worked. The app is super smooth and easy to use. I had the hub up and running in no time, and adding devices was a breeze.What I really like is that it has built-in temperature, humidity, and light sensors, which is great for automations. For example, I’ve got it set up to adjust lights depending on the brightness in the room, and it’s been super reliable.I’ve already added quite a few devices (you can connect up to 30, which is awesome), and I’ve had zero issues. Another big plus: it works with Matter, so I was able to connect everything to Apple Home without any complicated steps. Being able to control things through Siri has made life a lot easier.Overall, I’m really happy with it. Everything feels solid and well thought-out. No connection problems, no glitches, just a smooth smart home experience. Highly recommend if you’re looking to build out your setup.I was using the Hub 2 previously and I was able to transfer all my devices to Hub 3 in no time.

Great hub if you are heavily invested in SwitchBot's ecosystem, otherwise, it's pretty useless. This hub, unfortunately, is useless to me. The only useful display is the temp, but hub 2 already has this for half the price. Had this hub support other protocol such as zigbee, z-wave, then the price of the hub might be justifiable.

This hub is a great addition to my growing SwitchBot collection. It has just enough flexibility with it's quick access buttons, and single navigation dial to provide a solid interface to home automation without being weighed down by too many options. The display has useful information about the inside and outside temperature allowing you to quickly see if you need to make HVAC adjustments. I do not have an HVAC system that can be automated with this, but it gives me the insight I need to know if I should open the windows. It works great within the SwitchBot ecosystem, and I love being able to look down and know that SwitchBot Lock Pro has the front door secure. It's a little more work to get it to link with stuff outside of SwitchBot, but the flexibility to run Alexa routines makes it very functional.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I’ve been looking for a smart scene controller to use in my bedroom so I can turn off all lights in my house, change the AC, or lock all the doors. This is exactly what I needed! I like that I don’t need to yell at Alexa and can take a lot of actions in a few clicks. Exposing the smart buttons to matter was super easy and then using Home Assistant I’ve been able to do whatever I want. I do wish the knob could also be an exposed entity but I found it easy to create preset AC or Volume options that I just had to click. Plus it’s another temperature sensor!

I have a fair amount of experience with home automation. As an automation engineer I generally find home devices quite easy to navigate. This device is the worst. Seemingly straightforward things like selecting a clock as the default screen or retaining last controlled device may not even be an option. The instructions are the worst in memory, frequently stating to “make sure” for a specific requirement without even vague explanation or a simple link as to what is to be checked. It is required to use multiple systems/companies apps, but general work flow is not explained or illustrated. Just pairing per instructions took several attempts and then worked without any obvious change to process. Programmed remote buttons for tv will work for a time and then need relearned again. This device does NOT live up to the hype. Look for it in a landfill near me soon.

Received my SwitchBot hub 3. Unfortunately, my screen auto-brightness doesn’t work. Swapping out to see if I just received a defective unit. 3 stars for now.