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SwitchBot Contact Sensor
SwitchBot

SwitchBot Contact Sensor

Model: W1201500

$17 – $25

Smart door/window contact sensor with built-in motion and light sensors, 3-year battery life.

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The SwitchBot Contact Sensor by SwitchBot is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, and Home Assistant. It connects via Bluetooth. Street price ranges from $17 to $25. Explore detailed specifications, platform compatibility, and feature comparisons below.

Compatibility

Platform Compatibility

Alexa
Google Home
HomeKit
SmartThings
Matter
Home Assistant
IFTTT

Connectivity

WiFi
Zigbee
Z-Wave
Thread
Bluetooth
Bluetooth LE
Infrared

Specifications

Physical

Power Source
battery
Battery Type
2x AAA
Battery Life
3 years
Weight
43g
Operating Temp
14°C to 140°C
Indoor/Outdoor
indoor

Sensors Specs

Sub Type
door/window
Magnet Gap
30
Sensor Type
contact
Has Light Sensor
Yes
Magnetic Switch
Yes
Has Motion Sensor
Yes
Enter Exit Detection
Yes
Motion Angle Vertical
55
Motion Detection Range
5
Motion Angle Horizontal
90

Certifications & Warranty

Warranty
12 months
Certifications
FCC, CE, TELEC

Features

Energy Monitoring
Scheduling
Voice Control
Timer
Away Mode
Physical Button
LED Indicator
LED Customizable
OTA Updates
Local API
Compact Design

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • 3-in-1 sensor (contact, motion, light)
  • Excellent 3-year battery life
  • Enter/exit detection with motion sensor
  • Affordable at under $20
  • Works locally with SwitchBot ecosystem
  • Compact design fits most doors/windows
  • IFTTT supports all sensor features

Cons

  • Alexa/Google only support contact feature
  • Requires Hub for voice assistants
  • No native HomeKit (needs Matter Hub)
  • Indoor use only

Best For

SwitchBot ecosystem usersSmart home automation triggersDoor/window monitoringEnter/exit detection automations

Setup Difficulty

Easy

Where to Buy

$17 – $25

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Product Details

The SwitchBot Contact Sensor is a versatile 3-in-1 sensor for smart home automation. Beyond standard door/window open/close detection, it features built-in motion and ambient light sensors for comprehensive home monitoring.

With the motion sensor, Contact Sensor can detect whether someone is leaving or entering when mounted on the internal face of a door. The light sensor enables automations that trigger lights automatically when movement is detected in dark conditions.

Detection range of up to 16.4 ft (5m) with 90° horizontal and 55° vertical field of view. The magnet and sensor need to be within 1.2 inches (30mm) of each other for reliable operation. Powered by AAA batteries lasting up to 3 years, it works locally with SwitchBot devices or connects to Alexa/Google via SwitchBot Hub.

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