Update to SwitchBot’s Universal Remote adds Apple TV support

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In our testing so far, there seem to be a few bugs, some of which make the remote almost unusable, so it may be wise to hold off on any firmware updates at this time.

Just a week after the release of SwitchBot’s new Universal Remote, the company has now pushed an update that allows it to work with your Apple TV. This update was originally slated for mid-July, but as an early surprise to the many who have already purchased this device, it has been released today (June 28th).

This update also includes support for Amazon’s own streaming devices under the Fire TV banner. Whilst the Universal Remote is designed to work with devices that use IR (infrared), it also uses Bluetooth to directly connect to other SwitchBot devices.

The remote that comes with Apple TV is a similar device in that it also uses both IR and Bluetooth for communicating with Apple TV, using Bluetooth to connect to the streamer, but also using IR to control things like the volume on your TV.

This update is reportedly one of a few updates planned for SwitchBot’s Universal Remote, which is touted as working with Matter, although in reality it can only be exposed to Matter platforms – like Apple Home – via one of the company’s own Matter Bridges, which currently includes the Hub 2, and the new Hub Mini (the original hub is not capable of receiving the required Matter update).

One other new feature that has been added that wasn’t previously available is if you have the company’s own Curtain robots paired with the device, which now offers preset opening positions – 10%, 30%, 50%, or 70% – all of which are accessed via the shortcut buttons on the device itself below the main LED display.

You can purchase the Universal Remote from Amazon.com for US$59.99, and the Hub Mini (Matter) for US$39.00

You can check out our overview video of the new SwitchBot Universal Remote below;