SwitchBotSmart Relay Switch 2PM, Power Metering, Dual Light Control, Built-in Bluetooth Repeater, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Switch Compatible with Alexa/Apple Home/Google Home/Matter Hub Required, 2.4GHz

I love this relay, it’s so worth getting compared to a single relay. I was able to use this and automate 2 switches instead of one and it snuggly fit into it my box without a problem. I also already have the hub mini so I could integrate it with HomeKit over matter.

Matter was supposed to bring us the nirvana of full compatibility with all home automation platforms. Yeah... We're not quite there yet. It supports only two transports, WiFi and the newer Thread protocol. Bluetooth is only supported for configuration.So, when you buy a Matter device it's important to know if it's a WiFi or Thread device. A WiFi device like this one is likely to require a 2.4GHz network, so if you have a merged 2.4GHz/5GHz network it may require some gymnastics to temporarily turn off the 5GHz. And a Thread device will require at least one Thread hub, like an Apple HomePod mini, HomePod 2, or AppleTV 4k (128GB version only). The Amazon Eero Pro routers also provide that service. Scattering these throughout the house will help the otherwise fairly limited range of the Thread protocol.So, sure of myself as I have a 2.4GHz WiFi network dedicated to IoT devices, and knowing this was a Matter device, I attempted to add the accessory via the Home app on my iPhone. After repeated failed attempts, I finally downloaded the SwitchBot app and used it to connect to the device -- this worked without problems and let me connect it to the WiFi. Then I found out the firmware version was 1.2 and it needed an update to 1.5 -- the update worked fine, and then I was notified I needed to update to 1.6 -- again, it updated without problems.After that, I was able to add it in the Home app -- I guess they fixed a few bugs in the original firmware.It was very easy to install, I just squeezed it behind a double switch without problems and it's been working flawlessly.This is a five star product, however I dinged it one star because of the failure of delivering on the promise of Matter out of the box -- that was disappointing. Once you get it working, though, it's really a great product. Recommended, but remember, update the firmware first.

Setup wasn’t the easiest at first, but once I followed the instructions, it was smooth sailing. Now I can control my lights from bed just by asking Alexa — pure comfort! 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨The build quality is solid, the app gives me full control, and I love the power metering feature. In Latin America, we rarely get to see our real energy usage, so this has been a big plus. 🙌🏼For the price, the functionality and convenience you get are totally worth it. Definitely recommend! ✅

Seriously, I am getting up to flip switches (because I saw many of friends house using Alexa to turn the lights on/off), this thing is a game-changer. Slapped it on my wall switch pretty easy—no electrician, just stick it on and boom, smart lights. Now I’m yelling “Alexa, turn lights off!” from bed like some tech wizard. Works every time, no lag, and the switch flips smoothly without sounding like a robot arm. Way cheaper than buying smart bulbs for every room too.

I have a lot of Hue bulbs all over the house, but over time things just seem to stop working correctly and I’ve had enough with the complexity of trouble shooting where the issue lies. And in reality, rarely are all of the fancy Hue bulbs capabilities (color temperature and color) being put to use.I had a specific such failure in a bathroom where two fixtures that were physically controlled by a Hue accessory that just covers up the existing traditional toggle switches stopped working correctly. After spending time trying to get the physical switches to work, I decided it was time to give up on Hue here. And rather than another smart bulb or smart switch, I wanted to give one of these relays a try since they can control the two loads.I have other SwitchBot items already, including the Hub 2, so keep in mind that’s my gateway to HomeKit. I’m not sure whether this could connect to that system without having a hub — so please do your homework before relaying on my experience.I’ve installed many light switches over the years, so I didn’t find this to be anything particularly daunting conceptually. I also know that I have a neutral line, so no problem there.That being said, this is not as obvious in installation and usage as are my other switches. And unfortunately the directions that come with the item are comically tiny — both the physical form of the paper and the font used. And then you have the annoyance of having to wade through tons of languages to find your next step. Instead of lumping all the directions together for each language in a single flow, each step has every language together. And then you have to hunt for the next step in your preferred language. Anyway, you can tell I found this annoying. And given this is a bit more of a complex install, you need those instructions.Once I got it set up, it worked fine and I’m happy with it overall. It’s pretty cheap too — particularly if you already have a SwitchBot hub, as I do. It’s also quite small, so I had no trouble getting it to fit behind my small toggle switches in my three gang wall box. If you have a single gang box with a switch with any depth to it, you might find it more complicated.So overall, 5 stars for functionality, but one star lost for the silly instructions format.

I recently installed the SwitchBot Smart Relay Switch 2PM, and although the installation process required carefully reading the instructions, it was absolutely worth it. Once set up, it works perfectly and allows me to control lights and other appliances at home remotely. It’s very convenient, especially with Alexa and Google Home support. Great value for the price!