SwitchBot Hub 2 (EU): what it works with
SwitchBot · model Hub 2 (EU) · For Europe
Other regions: SwitchBot Hub 2 (US) (US & Canada)
- Matter Yes, over Wi-Fi
- Apple Home Via Matter
- Google Home Yes
- Amazon Alexa Yes
- SmartThings Via Matter
- Home Assistant Via Matter
In Europe, Hub 2 brings SwitchBot devices and IR appliances into Google Home and Alexa through SwitchBot's own integrations, and into Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant through its Matter bridge. It joins 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and uses Bluetooth to reach SwitchBot devices. The bridge syncs up to 8 sub-devices to Apple or Google.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Wi-Fi | CSA lists the Woan Technology Hub (SKU W3202100, certified 2023); no EU-specific SKU confirmed. The hub joins the network only over Wi-Fi, so Matter runs over Wi-Fi.[2],[9] Other Matter smart home hubs |
| Apple Home | Via Matter | Through the Matter bridge; needs a HomePod or Apple TV as the Matter controller. Only some SwitchBot device types are bridged.[4],[5] |
| Google Home | Yes | SwitchBot Smart in Works with Google. Matter pairing to Google Home also works.[7] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | SwitchBot Smart skill. Matter also works.[8] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter | SwitchBot's Matter-over-Bridge guide has a SmartThings section. Only some SwitchBot device types are bridged.[4] |
| Home Assistant | Via Matter | Home Assistant's SwitchBot Matter page lists devices certified via Hub 2 or Hub 3.[10] |
“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.
Specs that matter for setup
- Hub required
- No[3]
- Local control
- Unconfirmed
- Connects devices over
- Bluetooth, Infrared[1]
- Thread border router
- Unconfirmed
- Max devices
- Unconfirmed[3]
- Radio: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only and Bluetooth LE; it also has an IR blaster. CSA listing is for the global Hub 2; the EU SKU is not confirmed there.
- Hub: It is the hub that SwitchBot's Bluetooth devices connect through.
- Local control: Not confirmed from an official source.
- Connects devices over: Talks to SwitchBot Bluetooth devices and learns IR remotes.
- Matter bridge: SwitchBot lists Hub 2 as a Matter bridge for some SwitchBot devices and IR appliances; check SwitchBot's compatibility list for which types pass.
- Thread border router: No Thread claim found.
- Max devices: SwitchBot gives 8 as the number of sub-devices Hub 2 can sync to Apple or Google over Matter, a bridge limit rather than a total.
Before you buy
- Hub 2 joins 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only, and Matter runs over Wi-Fi.
- The Matter bridge syncs up to 8 sub-devices to Apple or Google, and only some SwitchBot device types are bridged; check SwitchBot's compatibility list.
- Apple Home needs a HomePod or Apple TV as the Matter controller.
- The CSA Matter listing is for the global Hub 2; the EU model isn't confirmed there.
Quick answers
- Does the SwitchBot Hub 2 (EU) work with Apple Home?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Apple Home's Matter pairing. Through the Matter bridge; needs a HomePod or Apple TV as the Matter controller. Only some SwitchBot device types are bridged. More smart home hubs for Apple Home
- Does the SwitchBot Hub 2 (EU) work with Google Home?
- Yes. The SwitchBot Hub 2 (EU) works with Google Home directly. SwitchBot Smart in Works with Google. Matter pairing to Google Home also works. More smart home hubs for Google Home
- Does the SwitchBot Hub 2 (EU) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes. The SwitchBot Hub 2 (EU) works with Amazon Alexa directly. SwitchBot Smart skill. Matter also works. More smart home hubs for Amazon Alexa
- Does the SwitchBot Hub 2 (EU) work with SmartThings?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with SmartThings' Matter pairing. SwitchBot's Matter-over-Bridge guide has a SmartThings section. Only some SwitchBot device types are bridged. More smart home hubs for SmartThings
- Does the SwitchBot Hub 2 (EU) work with Home Assistant?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Home Assistant's Matter pairing. Home Assistant's SwitchBot Matter page lists devices certified via Hub 2 or Hub 3. More smart home hubs for Home Assistant
Sources
- SwitchBot Hub 2 (EU store) — SwitchBot manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Matter (EU store) — SwitchBot manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- The difference between Hub Mini, Hub 2 and Hub Mini Matter Enabled — SwitchBot manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- How to Connect SwitchBot Devices to Third-Party Platforms (Matter over Bridge) — SwitchBot manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- How to Connect SwitchBot Matter Bridge Devices to Third-Party Platforms — SwitchBot manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- SwitchBot Device Matter Compatibility — SwitchBot manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- SwitchBot Hub 2 & Hub Mini Matter Enabled Google Home Setup Guide — SwitchBot manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- SwitchBot Hub 2 & Hub Mini Matter Enabled Alexa Setup Guide — SwitchBot manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Hub 2 — Connectivity Standards Alliance certification · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- SwitchBot Matter - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 12, 2026
Official product page: eu.switch-bot.com