Smart plugs allow you to intelligently turn your household appliances on and off, either via a schedule, as part of home automations/routines, on the app, or with your voice (through a smart speaker). They are a great way of automating household tasks, and can be used for anything from saving energy to making a fresh pot of coffee each morning.
You open up the SwitchBot app on your smartphone, and you can’t find your devices anymore. Or at least, a few devices seem to be missing. It’s really frustrating, but also a common issue and usually pretty easy to fix. In this quick guide, I’ll walk you through some simple troubleshooting steps to fix your … Read more
The SwitchBot can be customized in a variety of ways to automate your home and electrical appliances, but you might ask yourself what the purpose of the press and switch modes is on the device. The press and switch modes are simply two different ways you can program your SwitchBot to do the task you … Read more
The SwitchBot is a very convenient solution for your smart home since it can automate practically everything that has a button. This includes light switches, coffee makers, and many other appliances. Can The SwitchBot Bot do Double Button Presses? Yes, the SwitchBot bot can do double button presses via the custom mode. If you already … Read more
Key Points While Bluetooth is the default mode for direct control, Wi-Fi and Infrared connectivity are possible with a SwitchBot Hub. The integration of the Matter standard further improves SwitchBot’s compatibility with other smart devices. SwitchBot’s range of devices is great for budget-friendly home automation. But there’s a caveat; do they work with Wi-Fi and … Read more
Key Points The SwitchBot Bot is not waterproof or designed to withstand high humidity. It lacks an Ingress Protection (IP) rating. It’s best used in dry, indoor environments, such as living rooms and bedrooms, and avoided in moist areas like bathrooms or outdoors. If exposed to water, it should be turned off, batteries removed, dried … Read more
Key Points If you’re concerned about the lifespan of your newly bought SwitchBot product, don’t worry. In this detailed guide, we’ll look at every SwitchBot product and tell you how long they will probably last. The company has promoted smart home devices through its wide product range, and we can’t help but wonder, do they … Read more
One of the benefits of smart plugs that I’ve recommended a few times is the ability to turn the internet (i.e. your WiFi router) on and off via the smart plug. This can be particularly useful for enforcing an hour of “no internet”, or having a “dinner’s ready” routine that announces that food is ready, … Read more
Smart plugs go into a wall outlet and devices are plugged into them, and you can then turn the plugged-in device on or off. Philips Hue, on the other hand, is a brand of smart lighting products. They seem like they are completely different, so why are so many people interested in whether a smart … Read more
Power outages and rolling blackouts are the smart home tech fans’ worst nightmare. Every smart device brand has trouble when the power is flickering, but there are some specific Kasa problems that we need to look at. Kasa smart devices can experience connection problems during a power outage. These devices will automatically reconnect to the … Read more
Smart plugs really are the next frontier when it comes to living in a truly smart home. However, they do raise some serious concerns when the internet goes out, and you’re relying on Kasa smart plugs. Your Kasa smart plug will still be able to use existing timer and schedule settings when the internet goes … Read more