Can Switchbot Sensors help you automate the boring stuff?

Switchbot has a Contact and Motion sensor in their lineup, but can it help you Automate the Boring Stuff? If you are using Amazon or Smartthings the answer is for sure yes. But it's not perfect. And if you are a Home Assistant fan....things are a bit complicated. If you have seen these Switchbot sensors, and are curious how they might fit, I hope this video helps. If you want to grab one of these sensors or any of the Switchbot devices, use the code 10truelove between now and Feb 14 2022. Switchbot Store: https://www.switch-bot.com/SlackerLabs #switchbot #alexa #smartthings Who am I? My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me: Github - https://github.com/thejeffreystone Twitter - https://twitter.com/thejeffreystone / https://twitter.com/slackerlabs On the Web - https://slacker-labs.com/ Discord - https://discord.gg/YkMKGHnahh And if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.site One Time Donation: Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabs Cash App: $slackerlabs Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear: Canon m50: https://amzn.to/3ftldPH Desk Mic: https://amzn.to/3wkum40 Camera Mic: https://amzn.to/3tXk1cp Newer 660: https://amzn.to/3fwwejd Dazzne D50: https://amzn.to/3oGBK5y Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3u07chK Gimble: https://amzn.to/3ouKAoe Music - Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6m/ Video Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9