Updated: Nov 27th, 2022
- Applicable Products: SwitchBot Lock
- SwitchBot App Version: V6.20 or newer
- SwitchBot Lock Firmware Version: V6.4 or newer
Pre-preparation
Please note we need a SwitchBot Hub device connected to the network in our account if we want to use the SwitchBot Lock via voice control. And please ensure that Lock's cloud service has been enabled.
Starting with SwitchBot App version 9.0, there is no longer a need to manually enable the Cloud Service (the Cloud Service option has been removed). Simply place the Hub near the installed Lock Pro, within Bluetooth range, and it will automatically connect to the Hub.
Alexa
1. Link your SwitchBot account to Alexa. Please refer to the below guide link.
Link Your Amazon Alexa Account in SwitchBot App
2. A confirmation code must be set in the Alexa app to unlock the lock by voice.
3. The Lock can be locked/unlocked by voice command "Alexa, lock the <device name>"/"Alexa, unlock the <device name>." The voice recording of the lock can also be viewed in the voice history.
Google Assistant
1. Link your SwitchBot account to Google Home. Please refer to the below picture.
2. Set the PIN code in the SwitchBot app.
3. Use the voice command "OK Google, lock the <device name>"/"OK Google, unlock the <device name>."
Siri
1. Please set up Siri Shortcuts for SwitchBot Lock.
*For security considerations, we can only set up Siri Shortcuts to do the Locking action. The unlock action is not available on Siri Shortcuts. Please understand.
2. You can edit or delete Shortcuts in the SwitchBot App -> Profile -> Shortcuts.
3. The Lock can be locked by voice command "Hey Siri, Lock the meeting room."
You can also tap the Shortcut app and then tap the corresponding Shortcut. Please refer to the below picture.
Comments
1 comment
Please add the unlock-feature for Siri shortcuts! I do not understand why Apple is less secure? This is actually a no-go for me as I do not want to get my phone out of my pocket and open the app etc. than I could also just use my key!? Cannot understand how this is not possible. Will try some workarounds but looks like I will have to sell my new SwitchBots and go to a different system..
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