SwitchBot Hub 2 (US): what it works with
SwitchBot · model Hub 2 · For the US and Canada
Other regions: SwitchBot Hub 2 (EU) (Europe)
- Matter Yes, over Wi-Fi
- Apple Home Via Matter
- Google Home Yes
- Amazon Alexa Yes
- SmartThings Via Matter
- Home Assistant Via Matter
SwitchBot Hub 2 connects SwitchBot devices and IR appliances over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Google Home and Alexa work through SwitchBot's own integrations, while Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant get them through the hub's Matter bridge, which syncs up to 8 sub-devices to Apple or Google.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Wi-Fi | CSA lists the Woan Technology Hub (SKU W3202100, certified 2023). The hub joins the network only over Wi-Fi, so Matter runs over Wi-Fi.[1],[8] Other Matter smart home hubs |
| Apple Home | Via Matter | Through the Matter bridge; needs a HomePod or Apple TV as the Matter controller. Only some SwitchBot device types are bridged.[3],[4] |
| Google Home | Yes | SwitchBot Smart in Works with Google. Matter pairing to Google Home also works.[6] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | SwitchBot Smart skill. Matter also works.[7] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter | SwitchBot's Matter-over-Bridge guide has a SmartThings section. Only some SwitchBot device types are bridged.[3] |
| Home Assistant | Via Matter | Home Assistant's SwitchBot Matter page lists devices certified via Hub 2 or Hub 3.[9] |
“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.
Specs that matter for setup
- Hub required
- No[2]
- Local control
- Unconfirmed
- Connects devices over
- Bluetooth, Infrared[1]
- Thread border router
- Unconfirmed
- Max devices
- Unconfirmed[2]
- Radio: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; it also has an IR blaster.
- Hub: It is the hub that SwitchBot's Bluetooth devices connect through.
- Local control: Not confirmed from an official source.
- Connects devices over: Talks to SwitchBot Bluetooth devices and learns IR remotes.
- Matter bridge: SwitchBot lists Hub 2 as a Matter bridge for some SwitchBot devices and IR appliances; check SwitchBot's compatibility list for which types pass.
- Thread border router: No Thread claim found.
- Max devices: SwitchBot gives 8 as the number of sub-devices Hub 2 can sync to Apple or Google over Matter, a bridge limit rather than a total.
Before you buy
- Hub 2 joins 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, and Matter runs over Wi-Fi.
- The Matter bridge syncs up to 8 sub-devices to Apple or Google, and only some SwitchBot device types are bridged; check SwitchBot's compatibility list.
- Apple Home needs a HomePod or Apple TV as the Matter controller.
Quick answers
- Does the SwitchBot Hub 2 (US) work with Apple Home?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Apple Home's Matter pairing. Through the Matter bridge; needs a HomePod or Apple TV as the Matter controller. Only some SwitchBot device types are bridged. More smart home hubs for Apple Home
- Does the SwitchBot Hub 2 (US) work with Google Home?
- Yes. The SwitchBot Hub 2 (US) works with Google Home directly. SwitchBot Smart in Works with Google. Matter pairing to Google Home also works. More smart home hubs for Google Home
- Does the SwitchBot Hub 2 (US) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes. The SwitchBot Hub 2 (US) works with Amazon Alexa directly. SwitchBot Smart skill. Matter also works. More smart home hubs for Amazon Alexa
- Does the SwitchBot Hub 2 (US) work with SmartThings?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with SmartThings' Matter pairing. SwitchBot's Matter-over-Bridge guide has a SmartThings section. Only some SwitchBot device types are bridged. More smart home hubs for SmartThings
- Does the SwitchBot Hub 2 (US) work with Home Assistant?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Home Assistant's Matter pairing. Home Assistant's SwitchBot Matter page lists devices certified via Hub 2 or Hub 3. More smart home hubs for Home Assistant
Sources
- SwitchBot Hub 2 — SwitchBot manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- The difference between Hub Mini, Hub 2 and Hub Mini Matter Enabled — SwitchBot manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- How to Connect SwitchBot Devices to Third-Party Platforms (Matter over Bridge) — SwitchBot manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- How to Connect SwitchBot Matter Bridge Devices to Third-Party Platforms — SwitchBot manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- SwitchBot Device Matter Compatibility — SwitchBot manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- SwitchBot Hub 2 & Hub Mini Matter Enabled Google Home Setup Guide — SwitchBot manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- SwitchBot Hub 2 & Hub Mini Matter Enabled Alexa Setup Guide — SwitchBot manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Hub 2 — Connectivity Standards Alliance certification · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- SwitchBot Matter - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 12, 2026
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