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SwitchBot Bot Manual

Package Contents

Getting Started

  1. Remove theplastic battery isolation tab.
    Getting Started
  2. Download the SwitchBot app.

    apps.apple.com
    iOS 11.0+

    play.google.com
    Android OS 5.0+
  1. Enable Bluetooth onyoursmartphone.
  2. Open our app, your SwitchBot Botshould appear on the home page once discovered and you can simply tap on your device to control it. If your device doesn't appear, swipe down to refresh the page.
    Please note: You do not need a SwitchBot account to control your Bot. However, we recommend that you register a SwitchBot account and add your device to your account to make the most of other features.

Adding Devices to Your Account

Register a SwitchBot account and sign in from the app's Profile page. Then add your Bot to your account.
Learn more at
http://support.switch-bot.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037695814

Installation

Attach SwitchBot Bot to a switch using the adhesive tape provided.
Installation

Select an Operation Mode
There are two different ways to operate SwitchBot Bot. Choose a mode to control your device according to your needs. You can change which mode you use via our app at any time.
Press mode: used for pushing buttons or one-way control switches.
Select an Operation Mode - Step 1

Switch mode: used for pushing and pulling switches (requires an add-on).
Select an Operation Mode - Step 2
Please note: make sure your installation surface is clean and dry before applying adhesive tape. After installation is complete please wait for at least 24 hours for adhesiveness to take effect.

Using Voice Commands

Alexa, turn on my living room light.*
Hey Siri, make me a coffee**.
Hey Google, turn off my bedroom light.*

* You can give your SwitchBot Bot an alias via our app.
** Done using personalized phrases in Siri Shortcuts.

If you have a SwitchBot Hub (sold separately), you can control your Bot remotely using voice commands.
Enable Cloud Services first before using voice commands. Learn more at
https://support.switch-bot.com/hc/en-us/sections/360005960714

How to Replace Your Battery

  1. Prepare a CR2 battery.
  2. Remove the cover from the notch on the side of the device.
  3. Replace the battery.
  4. Put the cover back on the device.

Learn more by visiting http://support.switch-bot.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037747374

Resetting Factory Settings

To reset factory settings, simply remove the cover of your SwitchBot Bot and press the reset button. Your device password, mode settings, and schedules will be restored to the factory settings.
Resetting Factory Settings

Specifications

Size: 43 x 37 x 24 mm (1.7 1.5 x 0.9 in.)
Weight: Approx. 42 g (1.5 oz.)
Power: Replaceable CR2 battery x 1 (600 days of use under lab controlled conditions of 25 oc [77 OF],twice daily.)
Network Connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 and above
Transmission Range: Up to 80 m (87.5 yd.) in open areas
Swinging Angle: 1200 max.
Torque Strength: 1.0 kgf max.
System Requirements: iOS 11.0+, Android OS 5.0+, watchOS 4.0+

Safety Information

  • Only for use in dry environments. Do not use your device near sinks or other wet places.
  • Do not expose your Bot to steam, extremely hot or cold environments.
  • Do not place your Bot near any heat sources such as space heaters, heater vents, radiators, stoves, or other things that produce heat.
  • Your Bot is not intended for use with medical or life support equipment.
  • Do not use your Bot to operate equipment for which inaccurate timing or accidental on/off commands could be dangerous (e.g. saunas, sunlamps, etc.).
  • Do not use your Bot to operate equipment for which continuous or unsupervised operations could be dangerous (e.g. stoves, heaters, etc.).

Contact & Support

Setup and Troubleshooting: support.switch-bot.com
Support Email: support@switch-bot.com
Feedback: If you have any concerns or problems when using our products, please send feedback via our app through the Profile > Help & Feedback page.

Documents / Resources

References

Download manual

Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.

Download SwitchBot Bot Manual

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