SwitchBot Hub 3 vs SwitchBot Hub Mini

The SwitchBot Hub 3 is the more capable hub, adding a Matter bridge, built-in temperature, humidity, light and presence sensors, and a screen with a dial and buttons for physical control. The SwitchBot Hub Mini is cheaper and, as the simpler device, has a higher owner rating.

Sensors, Matter and physical controls. The SwitchBot Hub 3 adds temperature, humidity, light and presence sensors, a Matter bridge, and a 2.4-inch screen with a rotary dial and buttons, while the SwitchBot Hub Mini is a basic Wi-Fi IR blaster and SwitchBot bridge without sensors, Matter or a display.

Yes. Both the SwitchBot Hub 3 and the SwitchBot Hub Mini include a learning IR blaster and work with Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Hub 3 adds longer IR range, built-in sensors, a Matter bridge and physical controls on top.

Only the SwitchBot Hub 3. Its 2.4-inch screen, rotary dial and four programmable buttons let you adjust AC, volume or run scenes directly from the hub, and a presence sensor wakes the display. The SwitchBot Hub Mini has no screen or buttons, so control runs through the app or voice.

Buy the SwitchBot Hub 3 if you want built-in climate and presence sensors, a Matter bridge, and on-device control from a screen, dial and buttons, plus a longer-range IR blaster and room for up to 30 devices. It is the pricier, most complete SwitchBot hub.

Choose the SwitchBot Hub Mini if you want the cheapest, best-rated way to voice-control IR remotes and bridge SwitchBot curtains, bots and sensors online. Skip it if you want sensors, a Matter bridge or physical controls, which only the Hub 3 provides here.