SwitchBot Presence Sensor

I mentioned the SwitchBot Presence Sensor as a comparison point because protocol matters. Unlike the FP300’s Thread/Zigbee flexibility, this one is Bluetooth and typically pushes you toward using their hub, which is exactly the kind of extra layer I try to avoid when I’m building in Apple Home.

Pros

+Presence sensing option to compare against Thread/Zigbee models
+Works within the SwitchBot ecosystem

Cons

-Bluetooth-based and generally requires a hub for broader smart home integration
-Less plug-and-play for my Apple Home + Thread-first approach

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SwitchBot Presence Sensor

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Highlights

+Presence sensing option to compare against Thread/Zigbee models
+Works within the SwitchBot ecosystem

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