SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher - Bluetooth Fingerbot for Rocker Switch/One-Way Button, Automatic Light Switch, Timer and APP Control, Works with Alexa When Paired with SwitchBot Hub (Black)

I have my own reolink camera facing my apartment entry so when I am away and see a package coming like from amazon where you can track employees, I can let them in to deliver. Alternatively, I can press the button and give myself time to get in when I am carrying a heavy package since my apartment building has two sets of doors at the entry where you have to key yourself in. Install is basically just sticking on next to your buzzer.I do have an idea for a future iteration though. What if this device could detect buzzer sound and open automatically depending on the time of day? Or send a notification to your phone that it detected a buzzer sound and you choose to open or not? This way you would not have missed deliveries.

Updating my review from 1 star to a 5 star, first of all I would like to say that customer service is really good at getting back to you with any issues using the switchbot and they are also good at fixing those issues, I got the switchbot to use remotely however I was not aware that you could only use it remotely with a hub, nonetheless customer service reached out to me after my bad review and they then sent me a mini hub which was really kind of them however I could not get it to connect for the life of me no matter what I did, I then reached out to customer service and once again they fixed the issue by sending out a hub 2 which is a step above the mini hub, and luckily this fixed the issue with connectivity, I've had it for a few days now and I was just wanting to make sure that it would continue working before adding a new review, and so I'm so happy to announce that yes it is still working, still fully connected to Wi-Fi and now I can use the switchbot remotely through Google home and Alexa.So please keep in mind when ordering the switchbot with the idea of using remotely you will most definitely need to get it the hub and as per my experience I would definitely upgrade to the hub 2.

Modern-day homes are becoming smart homes, and one way to achieve this is by implementing smart light bulbs or constructing homes with smart devices built in. The problem is that older homes often require a complete makeover or the purchase of expensive products, which may be out of budget for some individuals.This product solves that issue. There's no need for a smart bulb—you simply attach it to your light switch and use the app to turn the lights on or off in a room. It makes life easier, especially when you're in bed late at night and don’t want to get up to turn off the light—particularly if the switch is across the room.The app also allows you to set timers or connect the device with other smart products to work simultaneously.However, there are some downsides:1. You need to have your smartphone with you at all times, unless you’ve programmed the device to turn on or off automatically.2. There are extra steps involved in controlling the light. For example: unlocking your phone, opening the app, finding the device, and pressing the "on" or "off" button. (Widgets are available but require an account.)3. You can still manually use the light switch. However, the app doesn't detect manual usage, so the next time you use the app, you may need to press the button twice in the app. (This could be seen as both a positive and a negative.)4. It's unclear how long the adhesive will last. Only one spare adhesive strip was provided for each side.5. Attaching the string with adhesive tape to the switch can be a bit of a hassle. You need to pull out the stem with the hook slightly, attach it to the switch, and then secure it to either the wall or the bottom of the switch. Be careful not to place it too far away—I recommend positioning it as close as possible to the switch to ensure it pulls up and down smoothly.Honestly, our household is too used to using the switch manually. Over the past few days since we got the SwitchBot, we’ve rarely used it. It only comes in handy when we’re on a different floor checking if the lights are off, or when we’re feeling too lazy to get out of bed and walk a few steps to turn off the light. But at the end of the day, it gets the job done without any issues.

I’m a big fan of Switchbot. I ordered a couple of Bots to control the buttons of an outdoor elevator lift. I was worried that it would not be typical for my application. It worked great. I am now able to use my lift with Alexa.

Great little gadget, work everytime. Can not get it to work with Elexa but thats ok with me. I have it actuating my garage door button. IT actuation time is slow but I don't mind.

Works as intended. Something important for us, was the option to keep holding a button for a period of time, this product allows you to do that with a max of 60 seconds.