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SwitchBot Contact Sensor
SwitchBot · Door & Window Sensors · Model W1201500
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- SwitchBot Contact Sensor lists Home Assistant; Battery Life: 3 years; Bluetooth.
- Check the exact integration and firmware.
- A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities.
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- Recorded year
- 2021
- Recorded warranty
- 1 year
- Weight
- 43g
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SwitchBot Contact Sensor: Capabilities And Limitations
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What it offers
A Home Assistant integration is listed, providing an integration path to verify for the exact model. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities.
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What to consider
Tamper alerts are recorded as unavailable.
View Tamper Alerts details →Temperature alerts are recorded as unavailable.
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Questions About SwitchBot Contact Sensor
Does SwitchBot Contact Sensor report tamper alerts?
No, according to the listed specifications. Check the event that triggers the alert and how the notification reaches the controller.
View Tamper Alerts specifications →Does SwitchBot Contact Sensor support Thread connectivity?
No, according to the listed specifications. Thread connectivity alone does not establish Matter support or a border-router role. Check those requirements separately.
View Thread specifications →Does SwitchBot Contact Sensor support Matter?
Matter is listed as “SwitchBot Hub required”. The stated condition applies to this feature. Verify the exact device type, firmware and features exposed in your chosen platform. Matter support is not proof of feature parity.
View Matter specifications →Does SwitchBot Contact Sensor work with Home Assistant?
Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities.
View Home Assistant specifications →Does SwitchBot Contact Sensor work with Apple Home?
Apple Home is listed as “SwitchBot Hub required”. The stated condition applies to this feature. Check the model, firmware, exposed controls and any additional hardware requirements. The Hub 2 and Hub 3 bridge the Contact Sensor to Matter, which is how it shows up in the Apple Home app.
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SwitchBot Contact Sensor Specifications
Recorded catalog values. Expand notes for qualifications; unknown values are not treated as missing features.
2 of 30 fields matched to manufacturer documentation. Source checks apply only to the named model and stated scope. Other fields remain catalog data. How we verify specifications →
Alerts5 fields
| Door Window Alerts | SwitchBot Hub required |
|---|---|
| Motion Alerts | SwitchBot Hub required |
| Temperature Alerts | No |
| Tamper Alerts | No |
| Low Battery Alerts | Not recorded |
Connectivity7 fields
| 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | No |
|---|---|
| 5 GHz Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Z Wave | No |
| Zigbee | No |
| Thread | No |
| Other | No |
Features5 fields
| Minimum Detection Distance | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | No |
| Automations | SwitchBot Hub required |
| History Records | Yes |
| Ota | Not recorded |
Integrations6 fields
| Google Home | SwitchBot Hub required |
|---|---|
| Alexa | SwitchBot Hub required |
| Apple Home | SwitchBot Hub requiredDetails & conditionsThe Hub 2 and Hub 3 bridge the Contact Sensor to Matter, which is how it shows up in the Apple Home app. |
| SmartThings | SwitchBot Hub required |
| Home Assistant | Yes |
| Matter | SwitchBot Hub required |
Power2 fields
| Battery Type | 2x AAA |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 3 years |
Sensors5 fields
| Door Window | YesManufacturer sourceThe sensor detects door or window opening. SwitchBot Contact Sensor manufacturer product page →
Remote alerts and ecosystem automations require a compatible SwitchBot hub. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. |
|---|---|
| Light | YesManufacturer sourceA built-in light sensor can guide automations. SwitchBot Contact Sensor manufacturer product page →
Remote alerts and ecosystem automations require a compatible SwitchBot hub. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. |
| Motion | Yes |
| Occupancy | No |
| Temperature | No |
How this device compares
SwitchBot Contact Sensor vs Other Similar Models
Statistical context from 28 door & window sensors in this catalog. These figures describe our recorded data, not independent measurements.
Recorded feature coverage
Motion: 2 of 28 known answers are Yes
Sensors: 7% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 28 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Recorded feature coverage
Light: 3 of 28 known answers are Yes
Sensors: 11% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 28 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Recorded feature coverage
Home Assistant: 25 of 26 known answers are Yes
Integrations: 96% among explicit Yes/No answers; 2 of 28 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Brand representation in this directory
1 of 28 models are from SwitchBot
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