SwitchBot Smart 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

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! ✅

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.

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.

The SwitchBot 2PM is a practical upgrade, allowing control of two switches instead of one. It’s great for automating things like paired outdoor lights, with reliable scheduling features like turning on at sunset and off after a set time. It fits well in a standard junction box and performs consistently. Including jumper wires would still be a helpful addition for easier setup.

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.

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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!

**Background:** There are bathroom vanity lights I want to convert into smart lights so I can turn them off while keeping the lighted vanity powered. I could run the vanity all the way back to the switch, but I’m trying to avoid that hassle since it involves cutting multiple holes in the wall, and I want voice smart controls. I have done a lot of basic wiring over the last 40 years, including circuit breakers, all sorts of outlets, light fixtures, 3-way switches, and smart outlets. So, I have a decent skill set. However, this particular project confuses me, and I will not install anything electrical that I am not 100 percent certain I understand.**Build Quality:** The build quality seems good; I love the compact form factor. The material appears to be a decent grade electrical part.Bottom line is I will need to hire someone to do this project, and I would rather wait until I have a couple of jobs that need to be done rather than just one.