Switchmate Home

Name: Switchmate Home
Rating: 1.7 (67 reviews)
Author: Switchmate Inc.

By: Switchmate Inc.

Control your Switchmate

Features & Capabilities

Switchmate Home lets you control your Switchmate devices (Switchmate, Switchmate Slim/Bright, and Switchmate Power) from anywhere, with remote on/off, timers, Welcome Home triggers, and over-the-air firmware updates. You can also use voice commands to control one device at a time or all at once.

Note: Some devices are best managed with the SimplySmart Home app. Switchmate devices are currently available in the U.S. and Canada. Requires iOS 10+ and, for Welcome Home, location/background permissions.

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By:

Switchmate Inc.

Rating:

1.70

(67)

Version:

3.3.4 Last updated: 2022-04-08

Version code:

847985633

Creation date:

2017-05-17

Compatible devices:

Size:

38.45MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-10

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 258,453 ▼ 700

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Developed by:

Switchmate Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/switchmate-home/id1219868319

User Reviews

Reviews show Switchmate Home works well for years when functioning, offering easy setup and basic automation with schedules; however, reliability has significantly declined for many users after updates. Common issues include app instability, devices failing to connect or be detected, and requiring reinstallations. Wi-Fi/network discovery is poor, and schedules/timers frequently reset or stop working. Some users report lack of support for voice assistants (Alexa/Siri Shortcuts) and UI problems especially in dark mode. A minority note updates fixing some issues, but overall sentiment is frustration with ongoing reliability and setup problems.

Pros

Easy setup and straightforward initial use for basic home automation.
Scheduling and timer features work when the system is functioning.
Safe, non-wiring home automation that avoids electrical work.
Updates can fix issues and improve usability (some users noted improvements).

Cons

App reliability and connectivity issues: unresponsive, unable to detect or add devices; often requires reinstalling.
Poor Wi-Fi/network discovery and setup; manual entry needed and connectivity can be unstable.
Timers/schedules frequently reset or stop working after updates.
Lack of voice assistant integration: no Alexa support; no Siri Shortcuts yet.
Dark mode readability issues and occasional crashes when enabling features.

Recent reviews

I used this for a year and it worked fine, but recently the timer shuts itself off periodically. I’ve deleted the app and reinstalled, reset the switch, changed batteries to no avail. Can’t trust it’ll work anymore.

by mi*****, 2026-02-16

I've only had the app & smart outlet for a couple days, the app isn't very responsive and the wifi connectivity is basically nonexistent. I wish it would pop up networks to use rather than type in the network and password, I had to go back to just a regular outlet

by Ba*****, 2025-07-18

I’ve been using the Switchmate app for years and it has been great! The switches and plugs have both worked great as well as the schedules. (I’ve never used the “come home” feature or voice control.) Recently I couldn’t change the name of one of the plugs. So I ended up deleting the app and reinstalling it. I was able to add the plug back with the correct appliance names without issue. Hopefully the rest of the plugs and switches will add back as easily. Using an iPhone 13 Pro with iOS 18.3.2