Question 1

hi, if this works on a rocker switch, i take it you would need 2 of them per switch, one to flick on and one to flick off?

Accepted Answer

No, only one bot is sufficient. You will use the add-on that comes with it so SwitchBot could push or lift up the rocker switch for ON/OFF control.

Question 2

Is this able to switch a standard rocker light switch on AND off please?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I use one for this purpose. Be sure not to lose the small plastic 'loop' which comes with it. This is required for the 'pull' action to turn the light switch back to the off position. The main unit has an appendage, for the want of a better word, to take care of the 'push' action. When it retracts the attached 'loop' pulls on the light switch, returning it to the off position. My light switches are reasonably stiff but the Switchbot has no trouble - surprisingly strong push/pull action.

There's a short delay from command to action but it's working flawlessly via the app (I don't have the hub yet). For the price it's a great solution but you just have to accept the short delay in action and also that it's not the most aesthetically pleasing. Used in a visually prominent position it may look a little bulky to say the least but for switches out of main eye line and hard to reach switches the look is far less an issue to be concerned with. Rememeber also if you use just one on a 2-way switch (eg hall and landing) you must always use it to turn on and off or manually turn on and off. Otherwise you risk mixing up the on and off command via the app.

Question 3

Can I over-ride switch-bot and turn the lights on/off manually?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for your question.
Yes. The Bot won't bother the manual actions. You can still turn on/off the switches manually s well.

Question 4

Hello has anybody used one of these to flick a fuse switch ?

Accepted Answer

YES, I got it working, but not out of the box, you need to play around with the position of the sticky pad with the loop, and place it such that you are maximizing the distance between the pivot point of the switch, and the point where the SwitchBot presses down on it. But be careful to ensure that the switch can still press down fully if the pad hangs of the edge of the switch, as this could cause problems. See my review for more details.

ASIN	B07B4D9KVX
Actuator Type	Custom-built Actuator
Best Sellers Rank	2,983 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 29 in Switches & Dimmers
Brand	SwitchBot
Circuit Type	1-way
Colour	Black
Compatible Devices	Android phones
Connectivity Protocol	Bluetooth, possibly Wi-Fi
Connector Type	Clamp
Contact Material	Plastic
Contact Type	Normally Open
Control Method	App
Control Type	App, Local, Remote
Controller Type	Amazon Alexa
Country Of Origin	China
Current Rating	1 Amps
Customer Reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (6,197)
Global Trade Identification Number	00860038001710
Included Components	1 add-on for on/off control, 1 spare adhesive tape, quick start guide
International Protection Rating	IP00
Item Dimensions	42 x 36 x 24 millimetres
Item Weight	39 Grams
Manufacturer	SwitchBot
Manufacturer Part Number	SWITCHBOT-S1
Material	Plastic
Model Number	Switchbot S1
Mounting Type	Surface Mount
Number of Items	1
Number of Positions	2
Operating Voltage	220 Volts
Operation Mode	ON-OFF
Specification Met	CE
Switch Type	Rocker
Terminal	Screw
UPC	860038001710
Unit Count	1.0 count
Upper Temperature Rating	80 Degrees Celsius
Wattage	400 watts

SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher - Fingerbot for Automatic Light Switch, Timer and APP Bluetooth Remote Control, Works with Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT When Paired with SwitchBot Hub (Black)

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