3 SwitchBot Alternatives To Automate Your Home

For those who want to automate the electric switches in the house, SwitchBot is a great device. But, what if the SwitchBot isn’t giving you the expected performance?

In that case, you need SwitchBot alternatives that can automate the electric switches in your home. And this is where I come in. As a technology enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for new smart devices that make our life easier.

Thus, I’ve come up with 3 alternatives that you can use: the Adaprox Fingerbot, the MoesGo Fingerbot, and the MicroBot Push. Yes, these alternatives can work just the same way as the SwitchBot to automate your home.

Want to know more about these alternatives? Just go through this thread till the end.

What is SwitchBot?

SwitchBot is a smart home automation device. With this, you can remotely control appliances, lights, and other electronic devices in your home.

It works by connecting to your wifi network, and you can use your phone or tablet to control the device. You can also use voice commands such as Alexa or Google Assistant to control the device.

SwitchBot is easy to install and you can use it with many popular home automation systems like SmartThings and Wink. With SwitchBot, you can easily create custom schedules for your appliances and lights.

Also, with this type of smart switch you can control everything from anywhere in the world. It allows you to monitor your energy usage. So you can save money on your electricity bill.

3 Best SwitchBot Alternatives (In-depth Review And Comparison)

Here’s a brief comparison between the 3 alternatives and the SwitchBot Fingerbot itself.

	SwitchBot	Adaprox Fingerbot	MoesGo Fingerbot	MicroBot Push
Warranty	Not available	6 months	Not available	1-year
Detachable battery	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Has an ecosystem	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth, Wifi	Bluetooth	Bluetooth

The Adaprox Fingerbot is the best SwitchBot alternative because it can work through voice commands or a mobile app. Plus, it works with all digital assistant apps as well such as Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant, Google home, etc. So, with this, you can easily turn On/OFF the physical switches of your home in a truly wireless way.

This particular Fingerbot also has a timer-controlled activating feature. So, you don’t even have to stay home to turn OFF/ON a particular switch.

All you have to do is set a timer, and then you can leave home without worrying about your switches. The Adaprox Fingerbot will turn ON/OFF the switches of your home appliances in due time, thanks to the predetermined timer.

Not only that, this Fingerbot is super easy to set up as well. The manufacturer provides 3M sticker tapes in the box. You can use these tapes to attach this Fingerbot to any surface. So, it’s fully compatible with all types of surfaces such as glass, concrete, brick surface, or any other type of wall coating.

What’s more, a noteworthy feature of this Fingerbot is that it works with a detachable battery. That means you can change its battery when the battery wears down.

Plus, it also comes with 6 months of warranty. So, if the product you order is defective by any chance, you get a replacement very easily.

Lastly, you’ll be glad to know that this Fingerbot works on both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. So, even if your phone is away from this bot, it can still work as long as there’s an internet connection.

Pros:

• Installation is easy
• Schedule operation is available
• Long battery backup

Cons:

• Only works with rocker switches

MoesGo is yet another Fingerbot that can transform all the analog appliance switches of your home into fully automated ones. You can use this Fingerbot to turn ON/OFF your lights, coffee makers, air conditioners, heat pumps, Roombas, etc.

In order to use this Fingerbot, all you have to do is tape it right beside any switch. Once it’s taped, it can use its robotic arm to turn it ON/OFF that switch.

Just like the SwitchBot, it can also work with all digital assistants such as Google Home, Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, etc. That means it can work through voice commands and a Bluetooth connection.

In addition to that, this Fingerbot has an amazing “collective functioning” feature. What is it? When multiple MoesGo Fingerbots are installed in your home, one Fingerbot can relay information to another. As a result, they can form a long “chain” of communication.

Consequently, even if one Fingerbot is not in the range of your smartphone, you can still receive a particular command from you.

How exactly?

Once a single Fingerbot receives your command, it extends the command throughout the whole network of Fingerbots. As a result, even the bots that are not in your range receive your command and work at the right time.

So, if you don’t want to use the SwitchBot button pusher, the MoesGo Fingerbot can be the ultimate alternative for you.

Pros:

• Easily detachable battery
• Compatible with all types of surface
• Multiple robotic arms are available

Cons:

• Comes with no warranty
• Only works with rocker switches

As the last SwitchBot alternative, I have decided to get you introduced to the MicroBot Push. This is also another Fingerbot that uses a battery to drive a robotic arm to push a button.

This particular Fingerbot works similarly to Switchbots, but it has a more convenient shape. Since this part is not square in shape (it’s rectangular), it is easier to install over the switches of your home appliances.

Moreover, this bot works with Bluetooth technology that has a maximum range of 100 feet. So, no matter where you are located in your home, activating this Fingerbot through a stable connection is always easy.

Plus, this bot works with all mobile operating systems including Android and iOS. In addition, it also has a “scheduled operation” feature.

If you set a fixed time for this bot to operate, it will work on its own at the right time even if you are not around. That means, with this bot, you can fully automate your house without using any complicated hardware.

Apart from that, as this bot is extremely quiet, it doesn’t hamper your sleep when it’s working at night. And, you can also manually use this bot through a touch screen button. So, it’s super convenient to use.

Thanks to this automated robotic Fingerbot, you can convert your analog home appliances into smart devices.

For example, you can use this bot to turn ON/OFF your garage gate, coffee makers, microwave ovens, water filters, heat pumps, pet feeders, your Roomba, and all other analog switches.

Therefore, this SwitchBot alternative can ease your life and reduce the worries of your home chores.

Pros:

• Provides long warranty
• Looks smart
• Installation is quick and easy

Cons:

• Only works with rocker switches

Final Verdict

Well, Now that you’ve got a clear understanding of these alternatives. A common pro of these alternatives is that a SwitchBot does not come with a detachable battery, but each of these SwitchBot alternatives is paired with a detachable battery.

So, if your battery wears down, you can just swap in another one and keep using the Fingerbot.

At last, if the SwitchBot Fingerbot is not working for you, you can use any of the above-mentioned alternatives without any worry. As a tech reviewer, I can guarantee that these products will not disappoint you in terms of performance and durability.

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