SwitchBotMatter Hub 2, work as a WiFi Thermometer Hygrometer, IR Remote Control, Smart Remote and Light Sensor, Link SwitchBot to Wi-Fi (Support 2.4GHz), Compatible with Alexa&Google Assistant

I purchased the Switchbot Hub 2 to accompany a Switchbot Universal Remote. I already owned a Switchbot Hub mini which sits at the other end of the house.I was interested to see which advances have been made since the release of the Hub mini.The Hub2 is easy to set up and was connected to my WiFi in seconds (once I'd remembered to disable MAC address filtering briefly on my router).I was able to 'move' some existing Switchbot devices and learned IR codes to the new Hub2 from my old Hub mini with a few button presses in the Switchbot app.Like the Hub mini, the Hub 2 is able to learn (and send!) IR commands for external devices such as TVs - allowing you to use your phone as a remote control - and also connects to Switchbot devices such as meters (temperature/humidity), door sensors, the universal remote control and other products I do not own, allowing access to some devices over the internet.The big advantage of the Hub 2 over the Hub mini is that it includes its own temperature/humidity sensors complete with a clear, lit display. The display can show the temperature/humidity that the Hub2 sensor reads (the sensor is on the usb cable) or can be set to display the temperature/humidity of any other Switchbot meters in the 'home'. It would be nice if the display could automatically alternate between sensors though.As with the Hub mini, alerts can be set for certain temperature/humidity conditions and these can now sound on the Hub 2 itself.The Hub 2 comes complete with a power adaptor (useful as it requires a 2A supply) and is very sleek in appearance.The Switchbot app allows much customisation of the Hub2 including the usual WiFi and cloud service (Google Assistant/Alexa/IFTTT) options. In addition to the Hub mini's settings, the Hub 2 includes display options and calibration settings as well as settings for Matter.As I don't own Matter devices from other manufacturers, I haven't been able to use this function fully but one added advantage for me has been that my various Switchbot temperature meters are now available as triggers for Google Assistant routines whereas 'pre-matter' Google home just showed temperature and humidity readings (although the ability to trigger 'routines' has always been available in Samsung's Smartthings app).Two configurable 'touch' buttons are available towards the bottom of the display. These can be programmed to activate 'Scenes' utilising other Switchbot devices or IR commands from this (or other) hubs. Or they can be hidden.The (older) Hub mini is a great device and has many uses beyond tying Switchbot devices together and making them available online. The Hub 2 is a worthy upgrade with its sensors and it future-proofs the ecosystem for when Matter products are more widely available.

The SwitchBot Hub 2 is a must-have for anyone serious about integrating SwitchBots into their smart home setup. It's the key to unlocking remote control and voice assistant integration (Alexa, Google Home, etc.), which is a game-changer.What surprised me most was the built-in humidity sensor. It actually proved incredibly useful during our recent house showing! We discovered our living room was more humid than we realized, and thanks to the Hub 2's alert, we were able to address it with a dehumidifier.The Hub 2 works seamlessly with our SwitchBots, and the app provides a ton of customization options. I love the onboard display – it adds a nice visual element and provides quick access to key information.My only real gripe is the price. It's a bit steep for what is essentially a bridge device. However, if you want to maximize your SwitchBot experience and utilize features like remote control and voice commands, the Hub 2 is definitely worth considering.

Great product, works wonderfully with all SwitchBot product. Also love the fact it shows the room temperature. Will definitely buy more products. 🥰

This is my second Hub 2. The first is in the kitchen and speaks to my Switchbot Blind Tilt and my Switchbot Lock. Setup is really easy, and I've never had any problems with it dropping off the WiFi like you sometimes have to deal with, with dinner IoT devices.It has a built in temperature and humidity sensor on the power cable if you want to use it, and that too can be exposed via Matter.I have 4 outdoor temperature and humidity sensors connected to mine (all exposed over Matter), but the thing I love most and the Hub 2 is that you can change the source of the temperature on the display. Mine is showing the temperature of one of the outdoor sensors, in a tree in my garden so I always have an idea of the temperature outside. The one in the kitchen is set to show the temperature of the back porch, so I know if it's warm enough to leave the door open and get some free heat from the sun haha.Definitely recommend for the features that I use.It also has the ability to send IR commands to other equipment which I have tested and it can successfully turn on my bedroom TV, but sadly the remote functions are not (yet?) exposed over Matter.The matter part of this is solid and unlike a certain well known brand of lighting that is matter compatible, I've never had this randomly dissapear from the matter controllers it is connected to.Home Assistant friendly, I have control over my blinds and my Switchbot lock via Matter and all 4 outdoor temperature sensors and the ones built in to both hubs all regularly update in home assistant.

Learning the buttons on your IR remote is easy. But you can only learn a simple press. So, no press and hold for buttons that have two functions (like, hold to power off, hold to increase volume)