SwitchBot Smart Home Control

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name: switchbot

description: Control SwitchBot smart home devices (curtains, plugs, lights, locks, etc.) via SwitchBot Cloud API. Use when user asks to open/close curtains, turn on/off lights/plugs, check temperature/humidity, or control any SwitchBot device.

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# SwitchBot Smart Home Control

Control SwitchBot devices through the Cloud API v1.1.

First-Time Setup

**Guide your human through these steps:**

1. Get API Credentials

Ask your human to:

1. Open **SwitchBot App** on their phone

2. Go to **Profile** (bottom right)

3. Tap **Preferences** (or Settings)

4. Find **About** → **Developer Options**

5. Copy **Token** and **Secret Key**

2. Store Credentials Securely

mkdir -p ~/.config/switchbot
chmod 700 ~/.config/switchbot

cat > ~/.config/switchbot/credentials.json << 'EOF'
{
  "token": "YOUR_TOKEN_HERE",
  "secret": "YOUR_SECRET_HERE"
}
EOF
chmod 600 ~/.config/switchbot/credentials.json

3. Discover Devices

Run the discovery script to find all devices:

python3 <skill_path>/scripts/switchbot.py list

4. Update Your TOOLS.md

After discovery, note your device IDs in TOOLS.md for quick reference:

## SwitchBot Devices
| Device | ID | Type |
|--------|-----|------|
| Living Room Curtain | ABC123 | Curtain3 |
| Bedroom Light | DEF456 | Plug Mini |

Usage

List All Devices

python3 <skill_path>/scripts/switchbot.py list

Curtain Control

# Open curtain (position 0 = fully open)
python3 <skill_path>/scripts/switchbot.py curtain <device_id> open

# Close curtain (position 100 = fully closed)
python3 <skill_path>/scripts/switchbot.py curtain <device_id> close

# Set specific position (0-100)
python3 <skill_path>/scripts/switchbot.py curtain <device_id> 50

Plug/Light Control

python3 <skill_path>/scripts/switchbot.py plug <device_id> on
python3 <skill_path>/scripts/switchbot.py plug <device_id> off

Check Sensor Status

python3 <skill_path>/scripts/switchbot.py status <device_id>

Generic Command

python3 <skill_path>/scripts/switchbot.py command <device_id> <command> [parameter]

Supported Devices

| Device Type | Commands |

|-------------|----------|

| Curtain / Curtain3 | `open`, `close`, `setPosition` |

| Plug Mini / Plug | `turnOn`, `turnOff`, `toggle` |

| Bot | `press`, `turnOn`, `turnOff` |

| Light / Strip Light | `turnOn`, `turnOff`, `setBrightness`, `setColor` |

| Lock | `lock`, `unlock` |

| Humidifier | `turnOn`, `turnOff`, `setMode` |

| Meter / MeterPlus | (read-only: temperature, humidity) |

| Hub / Hub Mini / Hub 2 | (gateway only) |

Error Handling

| Status Code | Meaning |

|-------------|---------|

| 100 | Success |

| 151 | Device offline |

| 152 | Command not supported |

| 160 | Unknown command |

| 161 | Invalid parameters |

| 190 | Internal error |

Tips for Agents

1. **First interaction**: If no credentials exist, guide the human through setup

2. **Device aliases**: Create friendly names in TOOLS.md (e.g., "living room" → device ID)

3. **Batch operations**: Multiple devices can be controlled in sequence

4. **Status checks**: Use `status` command before reporting sensor readings

5. **Error recovery**: If device is offline (151), suggest checking Hub connection

Security Notes