SwitchBot Hub 3 (US): what it works with
SwitchBot · model Hub 3 · For the US and Canada
- Matter Yes, over Wi-Fi
- Apple Home Via Matter
- Google Home Via Matter
- Amazon Alexa Via Matter
- SmartThings Via Matter
- Home Assistant Via Matter
SwitchBot Hub 3 connects SwitchBot Bluetooth devices and IR appliances, and is CSA-certified for Matter 1.3 over Wi-Fi. Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant see up to 30 of its paired devices through its Matter bridge.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Wi-Fi | CSA lists SwitchBot Hub 3 by Woan Technology (SwitchBot's maker), certified 13 March 2025, Matter 1.3, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The listing gives no regional SKU; SwitchBot sells one Hub 3 model. No Thread or Ethernet transport is listed.[1],[6] Other Matter smart home hubs |
| Apple Home | Via Matter | SwitchBot's page says Hub 3 bridges SwitchBot devices to Apple Home with Matter; needs a HomePod or Apple TV as the Matter controller. Only some SwitchBot device types are bridged.[1],[2] |
| Google Home | Via Matter | SwitchBot's Google Home guide adds Hub 3 as a Matter device and syncs up to 30 sub-devices. SwitchBot's own Google integration isn't documented for Hub 3, so it's recorded as Matter.[2],[3] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Matter | SwitchBot's Matter page lists Hub 3 as a Matter bridge and names Alexa (Echo) as a controller. SwitchBot's Alexa skill isn't documented for Hub 3, so it's recorded as Matter. Only some SwitchBot device types are bridged.[2] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter | SwitchBot's Matter page lists Hub 3 as a Matter bridge and names SmartThings as a controller. Only some SwitchBot device types are bridged.[2] |
| Home Assistant | Via Matter | Home Assistant's SwitchBot Matter page says SwitchBot Matter devices are certified via Hub 2 or Hub 3; SwitchBot's page names Home Assistant for the Matter bridge.[1],[7] |
“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[1]
- Local control
- Unconfirmed
- Thread border router
- Unconfirmed
- Max devices
- Unconfirmed
- Radio: CSA lists Wi-Fi and Bluetooth as the Matter transports; SwitchBot's Google Home guide says setup needs 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. It also has an IR blaster.
- Hub: It is itself the hub SwitchBot's Bluetooth and IR devices connect through.
- Local control: SwitchBot says learned IR remotes added to Hub 3's buttons work offline; nothing official confirms local control for the rest.
- Connects devices over: SwitchBot's page mentions IR compatibility; CSA describes it as a gateway for SwitchBot Bluetooth devices and IR appliances; SwitchBot's hub comparison lists Bluetooth and infrared remote control.
- Matter bridge: SwitchBot lists Hub 3 under Matter bridges and says it syncs up to 30 sub-devices to Apple or Google. Check SwitchBot's compatibility list for which types pass.
- Thread border router: No Thread claim on SwitchBot's pages; CSA lists no Thread transport.
- Max devices: SwitchBot says it controls 30+ devices and syncs up to 30 sub-devices over Matter, but gives no overall limit.
Before you buy
- Matter runs over Wi-Fi; CSA lists no Thread or Ethernet transport.
- Only some SwitchBot device types are bridged, up to 30; check SwitchBot's compatibility list.
- Apple Home needs a HomePod or Apple TV as the Matter controller.
- Only learned IR remotes added to the hub's buttons work offline.
Quick answers
- Does the SwitchBot Hub 3 (US) work with Apple Home?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Apple Home's Matter pairing. SwitchBot's page says Hub 3 bridges SwitchBot devices to Apple Home with Matter; 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 3 (US) work with Google Home?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Google Home's Matter pairing. SwitchBot's Google Home guide adds Hub 3 as a Matter device and syncs up to 30 sub-devices. SwitchBot's own Google integration isn't documented for Hub 3, so it's recorded as Matter. More smart home hubs for Google Home
- Does the SwitchBot Hub 3 (US) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Amazon Alexa's Matter pairing. SwitchBot's Matter page lists Hub 3 as a Matter bridge and names Alexa (Echo) as a controller. SwitchBot's Alexa skill isn't documented for Hub 3, so it's recorded as Matter. Only some SwitchBot device types are bridged. More smart home hubs for Amazon Alexa
- Does the SwitchBot Hub 3 (US) work with SmartThings?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with SmartThings' Matter pairing. SwitchBot's Matter page lists Hub 3 as a Matter bridge and names SmartThings as a controller. Only some SwitchBot device types are bridged. More smart home hubs for SmartThings
- Does the SwitchBot Hub 3 (US) work with Home Assistant?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Home Assistant's Matter pairing. Home Assistant's SwitchBot Matter page says SwitchBot Matter devices are certified via Hub 2 or Hub 3; SwitchBot's page names Home Assistant for the Matter bridge. More smart home hubs for Home Assistant
Sources
- SwitchBot Hub 3 — SwitchBot manufacturer · accessed Oct 23, 2026
- SwitchBot Device Matter Compatibility — SwitchBot manufacturer · accessed Oct 23, 2026
- SwitchBot Hub 3 Google Home setup guide — SwitchBot manufacturer · accessed Oct 23, 2026
- Differences Between Hub Mini, Hub 2, Hub Mini Matter Enabled and Hub 3 — SwitchBot manufacturer · accessed Oct 23, 2026
- Does SwitchBot Hub 3 Have the Offline Control Function? — SwitchBot manufacturer · accessed Oct 23, 2026
- SwitchBot Hub 3 — Connectivity Standards Alliance certification · accessed Oct 23, 2026
- SwitchBot Matter - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 23, 2026
Official product page: www.switch-bot.com