SwitchBot presence sensor

SwitchBot presence sensor

The SwitchBot occupancy sensor is designed for those who expect more from a smart home than just motion detection. It combines three sensing technologies, offers long battery life, allows for flexible installation, and can be quickly automated without the need for a hub in simpler scenarios. This makes it ideal for spaces where standard sensors are not enough — in the bathroom, home office, living room, or reading nook — anywhere you might be stationary for long periods of time. It’s a sophisticated solution for those who want greater convenience, better control over lighting and appliances, and privacy without cloud storage or logging.

Three technologies in one device

Unlike typical motion sensors, SwitchBot uses an advanced 3-in-1 system that combines a light sensor to detect ambient light levels, a PIR sensor for fast motion detection, and mmWave radar for presence detection. This combination significantly increases speed and accuracy, as the device is not limited to just detecting motion, but can also recognize the presence of a person standing still. The sensor even detects the movements of a stationary person's chest, making it ideal for use while bathing, working in the office, resting, or reading. In practice, this means that there will no longer be situations where the light turns off simply because you haven't moved for a moment.

No more unwanted lighting interruptions

One of the biggest advantages of the SwitchBot presence sensor is its ability to distinguish between ordinary movement and the presence of a person in the room. This is especially important in spaces where you often remain without making significant movements, such as the bathroom, home office, bedroom or living room. Thanks to mmWave technology supported by PIR and a light sensor, the system can keep lights on or activate specific devices exactly when needed. Instead of annoying interruptions and accidental switching off of lights, you have a more natural, convenient and intelligent operation of the entire space.

Wide range and fuller room coverage

SwitchBot offers a wide 120° detection angle, allowing you to cover a larger area without the need for complex installation design. The detection range for moving people reaches 8 meters, while for stationary people reaches 5 meters, allowing the device to work effectively in both smaller rooms and more open areas of the house. These parameters allow the sensor to provide full coverage of spaces from the bathroom to the living room, meeting the needs of various usage scenarios. Whether it is controlling lighting in the entrance, supporting comfort during remote work, or ensuring convenience during daily activities, it works reliably and accurately.

A battery that offers installation freedom

The carefully considered battery design allows you to place the sensor exactly where it will be most effective, without the constraints of using a power cord. You can mount it on a bookshelf, desk or metal shelf using a strong magnetic mounting base, and thanks to the IPX5 certification, it can also be safely used in the bathroom. The device is equipped with an energy-efficient mmWave radar with ultra-low power consumption, allowing it to operate for up to 2 years with a single battery change. This solution simplifies installation, improves the convenience of everyday use and allows you to easily move the sensor between rooms if your needs change.

Magnetic base and flexible installation

SwitchBot has a magnetic base that offers great freedom in positioning the device. You can place the sensor on a flat surface, mount it on the wall, and adjust its detection angle to better adapt its operation to a specific interior space. This flexibility makes it easy to adapt the detection zone to the conditions of your bathroom, living room, home office, or other rooms in your home. Adjusting the detection area also helps reduce accidental activations and allows you to better utilize the full potential of the sensor in everyday automations.

Quick automations without a distributor

The SwitchBot presence sensor is designed to enable instant automation between devices without the need for a hub. This means lightning-fast response times—measured in seconds—and easy creation of simple local scenarios. The sensor can work directly with selected SwitchBot devices, and you can configure it for up to 2 automations, which is more than enough for many everyday applications. If you need more advanced automations that involve multiple devices at once, the sensor can work with the SwitchBot Hub. This combination paves the way for creating more complex scenes, such as automatically turning on your lights and air purifier while you work from home.

Fewer false alarms, greater efficiency

SwitchBot offers an AI self-learning function that can be activated with a single click to automatically filter out interference caused by fans, air conditioners, and other sources of motion unrelated to human presence. This is an important feature that improves detection accuracy and reduces the number of unnecessary automation activations. Combined with the ability to rotate the sensor and adjust the detection area, the magnetic base also helps you better control the device's coverage area and more effectively avoid false activations caused by pets. This allows the sensor to adapt to a wide variety of living conditions and the specific layout of any interior space.

Compatibility with popular smart home platforms

The SwitchBot presence sensor supports Matter and works with Alexa, Google Home, Home Assistant and SmartThings, making it easy to integrate into your existing smart home system. Apple Home support is available through the SwitchBot Matter Hub, offering even more flexibility for users in the Apple ecosystem. In addition, the SwitchBot keeps data local, without storing or recording it in the cloud. This is especially important in spaces like the bathroom, bedroom or home office, where the convenience of smart solutions must go hand in hand with a sense of privacy. This allows you to use automations and advanced presence detection without worrying about unnecessarily recording your daily activities.