SwitchBot Hub 3 vs SwitchBot Hub Mini comparison

Updated July 2026

Data from Amazon and official SwitchBot site.

2026 verdict

Four years of evolution show: the SwitchBot Hub 3 crushes its ancestor on protocols, sensors and smart learning, bridging up to 30 devices into Matter and HomeKit, sensing temperature, humidity, light and presence, learning remotes instantly and offering a screen, dial and buttons for phone-free control. The SwitchBot Hub Mini survives on price and a slightly higher rating earned through years of simple, dependable service as an IR blaster and SwitchBot bridge. Both are 2.4GHz Wi-Fi devices covering five platforms. Modern smart homes with sensors and Matter ambitions choose the Hub 3; minimalists connecting a curtain bot and a TV keep the Mini.

Feature	SwitchBot Hub 3	SwitchBot Hub Mini	Winner
Price	$99.99	$36.10	SwitchBot Hub Mini
Rating	3.9	4.2	SwitchBot Hub Mini
Protocols	Bluetooth, Matter Bridge, IR	Bluetooth, IR	SwitchBot Hub 3
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	SwitchBot Hub 3
Sensors	Temperature, Humidity, Light, Motion	None	SwitchBot Hub 3
Smart Learning	YES	NO	SwitchBot Hub 3
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi	2.4 GHz WiFi	Tie
Univeral Remote Control	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

SwitchBot

SwitchBot Hub 3

$99.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Protocols: Bluetooth, Matter Bridge, IR
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
+ Sensors: Temperature, Humidity, Light, Motion
- Price: $99.99 vs $36.10
- Rating: 3.9 vs 4.2

SwitchBot

SwitchBot Hub Mini

7% OFF

$36.10

$39.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $36.10
+ Rating: 4.2
- Protocols: Bluetooth, IR vs Bluetooth, Matter Bridge, IR
- Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: SwitchBot Hub 3 or SwitchBot Hub Mini?

SwitchBot Hub 3 wins with Matter bridging, four built-in sensors, longer-range smart-learning IR and on-device screen, dial and buttons. SwitchBot Hub Mini is far cheaper and slightly better rated, but offers only basic IR and Bluetooth bridging.

What is the biggest difference between SwitchBot Hub 3 and SwitchBot Hub Mini?

Generation and scope. The Hub 3 is a sensor-packed control panel with Matter support, presence detection and physical controls. The Hub Mini is the original minimalist bridge: it puts SwitchBot gadgets online and blasts IR, with no Matter, no sensors and no smart learning.

Do both reach Apple HomeKit?

Yes. The SwitchBot Hub 3 bridges devices into Apple Home via Matter (using Shortcuts rather than native scenes), while the SwitchBot Hub Mini brings SwitchBot devices into HomeKit through SwitchBot's own integration. Both also cover Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant.

Which is better for climate automations?

The SwitchBot Hub 3, since it measures temperature, humidity, light and presence and can trigger IR commands from those readings, like starting the AC when the room warms or someone approaches. The SwitchBot Hub Mini has no sensors of its own.

Who should buy SwitchBot Hub 3?

Choose SwitchBot Hub 3 if you want the most capable SwitchBot hub: on-device control, environment and presence sensing, longer IR range and headroom for up to 30 bridged devices, accepting a still-maturing firmware and higher price.

Who should buy SwitchBot Hub Mini?

Choose SwitchBot Hub Mini for the affordable essentials: remote and voice control of SwitchBot devices plus IR appliances in a tiny, discreet package. It is the proven budget gateway into the ecosystem.

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