$11.99 – $17.99
Compact smart plug with energy monitoring, HomeKit/Matter support, and serves as Matter bridge.
You have other SwitchBot devices
Integrates seamlessly with SwitchBot ecosystem for unified smart home control
You use multiple ecosystems
Works with Alexa, Google, Siri, SmartThings, Home Assistant, and Matter - very flexible
You want Bluetooth backup control
Works via Bluetooth even when WiFi is down - rare feature among smart plugs
You want cheap energy monitoring with HomeKit
At $14.99 for HomeKit version, it's one of cheapest smart plugs with power meter and Apple support
You need precise energy measurements
Reports of inaccurate power readings - values significantly higher than actual consumption
You need energy data via Matter/HomeKit
Energy monitoring only works in SwitchBot app - not exposed to Matter or HomeKit
You need rock-solid WiFi reliability
Frequently goes offline - though Bluetooth backup helps mitigate this
You need API access to energy data
SwitchBot API sometimes reports 0 kWh even when device is drawing power
Plug Mini EU frequently goes offline - common connectivity issue
SwitchBot Help CenterIncorrect current/voltage/power readings - power calculated from current x voltage doesn't match displayed value
NotEnoughTechSwitchBot Cloud integration reports abnormally high power consumption - values significantly higher than actual
Frequently goes offline
commonCause: WiFi connectivity issues - Bluetooth backup helps but isn't always convenient
Inaccurate energy measurements
commonCause: Firmware/sensor issues - reported values significantly higher than actual consumption
Expecting energy data in HomeKit or Matter
Power consumption not visible outside SwitchBot app
Tip: Energy monitoring only works in SwitchBot app - use that for power tracking
Buying standard version when you need HomeKit
Standard $11.99 version doesn't support HomeKit
Tip: Get the $14.99 HomeKit-enabled version specifically if you need Apple ecosystem support
Remote access outside home, some SwitchBot ecosystem features, energy history sync
Bluetooth direct control works even without WiFi - rare backup feature. Basic on/off always available
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You want cheapest HomeKit plug with any energy tracking
At $14.99, hard to beat for HomeKit + energy monitoring combo - just don't expect precision
You need accurate energy measurements
Reported inaccuracies make it unsuitable for precise energy tracking - get Kasa EP25 instead
You want Bluetooth backup control
Rare feature - control still works via Bluetooth when WiFi is down
Yes, SwitchBot Plug Mini supports Matter over WiFi. However, energy monitoring is not available through Matter - only in SwitchBot app.
Source: SwitchBot Product PageKnown issue - SwitchBot Cloud integration reports values significantly higher than actual. Use readings for general trends only, not precise calculations.
Source: GitHub IssuesAPI always returns 0 kWh for energy field even after long usage with devices drawing power
GitHub IssuesEnergy monitoring only in SwitchBot app
commonCause: Power data not exposed via Matter or HomeKit - must use SwitchBot app
API energy field always shows 0
rareCause: API implementation issue - reports watts but not cumulative kWh
Using 5GHz WiFi network
Device won't connect - only 2.4GHz supported
Tip: Ensure router has separate 2.4GHz network available
Relying on energy readings for billing/critical calculations
Measurements may be inaccurate - values often higher than actual
Tip: Use energy data for general trends only, not precise calculations
SwitchBot collects usage data and energy consumption through their cloud service
Device registers to SwitchBot cloud automatically - no hub required but cloud connection established
You need energy data in HomeKit/Matter
Energy monitoring only in SwitchBot app - not exposed to other platforms
Yes, uniquely it has Bluetooth backup. You can control it directly via Bluetooth even when WiFi is down - a rare feature among smart plugs.
Source: SwitchBot Product PageStandard version ($11.99) works with Alexa, Google, SmartThings. HomeKit version ($14.99) adds Apple HomeKit and Siri support. Both have energy monitoring in SwitchBot app.
Source: SwitchBot Help CenterNo, energy monitoring only works in the SwitchBot app. Power consumption data is not exposed to HomeKit, Matter, or other platforms.
Source: SwitchBot Product Page