Switchbot (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd.

SwitchBot is a Chinese smart home automation company specializing in AI-enabled embodied home robotics systems, dedicated to transforming traditional homes into smart environments without complex installations. Founded in 2015 by Connery Lee (Zhichen Li) and Richard Mou, the company is headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. Its mission is to simplify daily life and make smart living accessible to everyone through innovative robotics and cloud services.

The company offers a comprehensive range of smart home products, including the SwitchBot Bot (a robotic switch actuator), Curtain robots, smart locks, robot vacuums, and smart hubs. These devices are designed for seamless integration with popular smart home ecosystems such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit, and support the Matter standard. SwitchBot's product philosophy emphasizes retrofitting existing appliances and home setups, providing cost-effective and user-friendly automation solutions.

SwitchBot has expanded globally, with a significant market presence in Japan, North America, and Europe. In June 2025, the company filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to fuel further research and development and market penetration. Recent innovations include the introduction of Smart Home 2.0 powered by embodied AI systems at CES 2026, featuring an AI Hub that integrates visual language models and edge computing, and new multitasking robots like the K20+ Pro. The company also launched the SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable in April 2026 and the SwitchBot Standing Circulator Fan in May 2026.