In this video, I review the SwitchBot Presence Sensor, a battery-powered mmWave presence sensor designed for smart home automation. I’ve been using this sensor since August as part of the beta program, well before its official release, so this is a long-term, real-world review.
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I cover pricing, design, specifications, battery life, and setup, before diving into how it performs in daily use—especially with Apple Home via Matter.
While it’s one of the most affordable presence sensors available, there are some important limitations you should know about, particularly around light sensor exposure compared to alternatives from Aqara and Meross.
This review will help you decide whether the SwitchBot Presence Sensor works as a primary presence sensor or if it’s better suited as a secondary sensor to cover dead zones.
What’s covered in this review:
– Battery-powered mmWave presence detection
– Real-world battery life after 3 months of use
– Detection accuracy (humans vs pets)
– Setup and calibration in the SwitchBot app
– Matter integration with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, and SmartThings
– Why the missing light sensor in Apple Home matters
– Comparison to Aqara and Meross presence sensors
– Best use cases and final verdict
If you’re building a smart home and want reliable presence detection without trailing cables, this video will help you decide if the SwitchBot Presence Sensor is right for you.
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