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Research profile · last verified 2026-07-16SwitchBot Meter Pro
Compatibility
| Ecosystem | Support | The catch |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Alexa | WorksWorks with this ecosystem | Requires a SwitchBot hub; readings reach Alexa through SwitchBot's cloud, not directly. |
| Google Home | WorksWorks with this ecosystem | Requires a SwitchBot hub; Google Home is on the official third-party services list. |
| Apple Home | WorksWorks with this ecosystem | Via Matter bridging through Hub 2, Hub 3, or Hub Mini Matter Enabled — temperature/humidity exposed to Apple Home. Hub 2 bridges max 8 sub-devices (Hub Mini Matter Enabled: 4). Siri Shortcuts also officially listed. |
| SmartThings | WorksWorks with this ecosystem | SmartThings is on the official third-party services list; requires a SwitchBot hub (cloud-to-cloud link). |
| Home Assistant | WorksWorks with this ecosystem | Via Home Assistant's SwitchBot Bluetooth integration: local, no hub, exposes temperature/humidity/battery. Documented by Home Assistant, not by SwitchBot. |
Protocols: BLUETOOTH
Needs before it works: Works standalone over Bluetooth LE: on-device display, app readings, alerts, and 68 days of local data need no hub. A SwitchBot hub is required for remote access, Alexa/Google Home/SmartThings/IFTTT, the on-screen weather forecast, and Matter; Matter specifically requires Hub 2, Hub 3, or Hub Mini Matter Enabled.
Subscription reality
◐ Works without a subscription: Yes, but material features need a plan.
Official spec page: local storage 68 days, in-app storage 2 years, and 'Storage beyond 2 years requires a payment for continued use.' All live functions (readings, alerts, voice, Matter) are free; the paywall only affects long-term data-history retention. No official plan pricing found — not invented.
Maintenance reality
- Batteries: AA x2 — expect roughly 12 months per set
- Cloud dependence: No — core function survives without the vendor's cloud
- Official spec: 12-month battery life on 2x AA (included); low-battery reminder at 20%. Display and Bluetooth readings are fully local; cloud enters only via a hub for remote/voice/forecast features.
The catch
The features that make it 'smart' beyond a glanceable display — remote access, voice assistants, Matter, even the weather forecast on its own screen — all depend on buying a separate SwitchBot hub, and app history beyond two years sits behind a payment.
Who it's for
Suits households that want an accurate always-visible temperature/humidity display first and smart-home integration second, especially those already owning a SwitchBot hub or running Home Assistant with Bluetooth.
Sources & method
us.switch-bot.com/products/switchbot-meter-pro (+ Shopify .json endpoint) — published product, single variant $29.99 — vendor-page research, verified 2026-07-16 · us.switch-bot.com/products/switchbot-meter-pro — Specs section extracted from rendered DOM — vendor-page research, verified 2026-07-16 · support.switch-bot.com/hc/en-us/articles/13282638111127 — Meter family listed 'Available — Temperature/Humidity' — vendor-support-article research, verified 2026-07-16 · us.switch-bot.com Smart Meters navigation + the Meter/Meter Plus/Meter Pro CO2/Indoor-Outdoor product pages — vendor-catalog sweep, verified 2026-07-16 · home-assistant.io/integrations/switchbot/ — 'Meter Pro' listed: temperature, humidity, battery; no hub required, local push — integration-doc research, verified 2026-07-16. This is a research profile: compiled from manufacturer documentation, certification registries, and published testing — we state facts, not verdicts, and we have not physically tested this unit. How we work →
Compatibility and lifecycle information reflects the last-verified date above and can change without notice (firmware updates, cloud-service changes, discontinuations). It is provided as-is, for information — verify with the manufacturer before purchasing. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix it. Full terms: Terms of Service.