If you have a use for it, this little box can add connected intelligence to otherwise dumb devices.
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After updating the firmware, I was ready to go.
The first step in the app is to add a remote control function.
I selected the TV category and followed the prompts to match it to the remote.
The database of other included machine types is equally impressive.
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Perhaps the most powerful feature of the app is the ability to set schedules and scenes.
Should You Buy the SwitchBot Hub Mini?
If you’re looking for a goodIR blaster, the SwitchBot Hub Mini makes a surprisingly solid choice.
Of course, if you own other SwitchBot devices, like theSwitchBot LockorSwitchBot Bot, this is a must-own.
You also may need to buy additionalSwitch Hub Miniunits depending on where your IR-based devices are located.
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Overall, it’s a great choice to add to your connected smart home ecosystem.
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