#19 in Home Automation & Smart Home

SwitchBot Hub Mini — WiFi IR Remote Bridge, Gateway to the SwitchBot Ecosystem

Name: SwitchBot Hub Mini — WiFi IR Remote Bridge, Gateway to the SwitchBot Ecosystem
SKU: B07TTH5TMW
Price: 36.1 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (55755 reviews)

4.2(55,755 reviews)

$36.10reference price

View on Amazon

Best for

Air conditioners, TVs, and audio equipment with a traditional IR remote that have no native way to connect to WiFi or a voice assistant.

IR control
WiFi
SwitchBot
hub

What is it and what's it for?

A USB hub that learns any remote control's infrared signal and retransmits it over WiFi, letting you control by app or voice appliances that otherwise have no smart connectivity at all.

Real-world use cases

At home

An old split air conditioner with an IR remote that you want to turn off from your phone or with an Alexa voice command, without replacing the whole unit.

In a business or workshop

An office with several IR air conditioning units or projectors that need to be integrated into a central control panel without replacing the existing hardware.

How to avoid buying the wrong one

Learns any existing IR remote in about 5 seconds — no need to search a manufacturer code database.
It's the gateway into the SwitchBot ecosystem — without this hub, other SwitchBot-brand devices (sensors, plugs) can't connect to the internet.
2.4GHz WiFi only, no Matter — if your router is dual-band, make sure to connect it specifically to the 2.4GHz band during setup.

The investment takeaway

Makes sense specifically for appliances that only have IR control and no other smart connectivity — it doesn't replace this catalog's native WiFi plugs or bulbs, which already connect directly without needing this intermediate hub.

SwitchBot Hub Mini — WiFi IR Remote Bridge, Gateway to the SwitchBot Ecosystem

$36.10reference price

See current price on Amazon

More products in this category

SONOFF WiFi MINI-D Smart Switch — Dry Contact, Matter Compatible

MatterDry contactAC/DC

4.7 · 957 reviews

Has a dry-contact output, not a plug-and-play outlet — it installs inside a box or panel to switch an external load, which makes it more versatile for retrofitting existing wiring than a traditional smart plug. Supports Matter, so in theory it works with any compatible hub (Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa) without relying solely on the Tuya/eWeLink app. Accepts AC or DC input, useful if your project already runs on 12V/24V DC.

$13.86reference price

See current price on Amazon See full buying guide

GHome Dual Smart Plug 15A — WiFi Double Outlet

WiFi 2.4GHzTuya15A

4.5 · 750 reviews

It's a ready-to-use outlet (not a module for a panel), meant for anyone who wants immediate results without wiring anything. It runs on the closed GHome/Tuya ecosystem — no dry-contact output or native Home Assistant integration without an extra bridge. A good choice if simplicity is your priority, not if you're looking to integrate it into your own Node-RED project.

$30.99reference price

Check it out on Amazon See full buying guide

Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring 15A (4-pack)

Consumption monitoringTuya4-pack

4.3 · 170 reviews

Real-time power monitoring (watts) is the differentiator over a simple plug — useful for consumption-based automations, like turning off a device when a cycle finishes. It's made by AiSeek: a real 1800W/15A rating with built-in short-circuit and overload protection, ETL and FCC certified, but 2.4GHz WiFi only (no 5GHz). The 4-pack makes it convenient to equip several points at once, but you're still dependent on the SmartLife app (Tuya-based) to configure them — and it doesn't pair directly with Alexa: you first connect it to SmartLife and link it from there as a third-party service to Alexa or Google Assistant.

$22.49reference price

Check availability on Amazon See full buying guide

See the full ranking of Home Automation & Smart Home →