SwitchBot Universal Remote - The Room Hand
SwitchBot · $$
Vidar reads the SwitchBot Universal Remote as a small control plane for the room. It sends infrared commands to air conditioners, TVs, lights, fans, projectors, and other household appliances, while also supporting Fire TV, Apple TV, and supported SwitchBot Bluetooth devices. The official page lists a library of 83,934 remote control models, 19 buttons, and a Touch Wheel. Once setup is complete, the remote can operate offline, and Find My Remote helps locate it. A 2,000mAh battery is rated for up to 150 days. The 50 x 27 x 190 mm body weighs 133 g, uses USB-C at DC 5V 1A, and offers a 10 m infrared range. Bluetooth is BLE 4.2 or above, with a range of at most 50 m without obstacles. Matter control requires SwitchBot Hub 2 or Hub Mini Matter Enabled. Affiliate disclosure: Asgard@Home may earn a commission if you buy through this tracked link, at no extra cost. Bring order home. Keep only what is worthy.
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Why it is god-tier
- Infrared control for air conditioners TVs lights fans and projectors plus Fire TV Apple TV and supported SwitchBot Bluetooth devices
- 83934 supported remote models with 19 buttons a Touch Wheel offline control after setup and Find My Remote
- 2000mAh battery rated up to 150 days in a 50 x 27 x 190 mm 133 g body with USB-C 10 m infrared range and BLE 4.2 or above