Push a button – Smarten up a dumb apartment intercom using SwitchBot | This Old Nerd S03E03

Pushing a button is very, very easy. But creating a remote way to do that is very, very difficult. Find out how to use a SwitchBot Bot in conjunction with the SwitchBot Hub Mini to make sure you can push that button from nearly anywhere.

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Timecodes!

  • 0:00 – Welcome
  • 0:31 – Today’s Project
  • 1:23 – Materials List
  • 1:46 – Setting it up
  • 3:45 – SwitchBot Bot in Action
  • 4:34 – SwitchBot Hub Mini Explained
  • 6:04 – Real-life tests & experience
  • 7:23 – Partner Acceptance Rating
  • 9:07 – Bonus tip: NFC!