Switchbot presence sensor battery wireless matter mmwave radar – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
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Switchbot’s $30 presence sensor runs for two years on a pair of AAAs.

Following Aqara and Meross, SwitchBot has announced a new presence sensor with light, PIR, and 60 GHz mmWave radar sensors to detect when people are in a room. It runs on two AAA batteries that are easy to replace and is compatible with various smart home platforms when paired with the SwitchBot Matter Hub.

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<em>SwitchBot’s presence sensor comes with an articulated magnetic base so it can be angled to detect humans but not pets.</em>
<em>The sensor can directly trigger various SwitchBot smart home devices, but it also works with platforms like Google Home and Apple Home when using the SwitchBot Hub.</em>
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SwitchBot’s presence sensor comes with an articulated magnetic base so it can be angled to detect humans but not pets.
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