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SwitchBot Lock Compatibility: Matter, Thread, Hubs, and Home Assistant
Check SwitchBot Lock protocols, ecosystems, required hubs, Matter support, Thread support, local control, limitations, and alternatives.
Compatibility matrix
| Platform | Status | Required hubs | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Assistant | Partially compatible | SwitchBot Hub 2 for Matter bridge | Included on this page |
| Apple Home | Partially compatible | SwitchBot Hub 2 for Matter bridge | Included on this page |
| Google Home | Partially compatible | SwitchBot Hub 2 for Matter bridge | Included on this page |
| Alexa | Partially compatible | SwitchBot Hub 2 for Matter bridge | Included on this page |
| Aqara | Needs verification | SwitchBot Hub 2 for Matter bridge | Included on this page |
Connectivity & Matter details
| Matter connection | Matter via bridge |
|---|---|
| Thread role | Not a Thread device |
| Needs Thread border router | No |
| Local control | Partial (some cloud) |
| Required hubs | SwitchBot Hub 2 for Matter bridge |
Known limitations
- Matter support requires a SwitchBot hub
- Feature exposure can be limited through Matter
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