The Front Desk Review

SwitchBot · Updated June 2026

SwitchBot Plug Mini: price, specs & release date

SwitchBot Plug Mini, released 2022. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: us.switch-bot.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

PlatinumDeskmark88/100#1 of 12 in class

The SwitchBot Plug Mini is listed at $11.99 on us.switch-bot.com as of 2026-06-27, the cheapest smart plugs (median $31); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Platinum Deskmark — 88/100 pay-blind standing, #1 of 12 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

See all 12 smart plugs ranked

See SwitchBot Plug Mini on Amazon Live price at the store — may differ from the dated listed price above. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
SwitchBot Plug Mini — SwitchBot
Image: us.switch-bot.com (© SwitchBot)

Is the SwitchBot Plug Mini a good buy?

At $12, the SwitchBot Plug Mini is the cheapest of the 12 smart plugs we track, where the median is $31. On the spec sheet, its max load amps of 15 is the highest of the 12, its pack size of 1 is the lowest of the 12, and its release year of 2022 is below the median of the 9.

Specifications

Price (US)$11.99 MSRP single unit (Wi-Fi model) from us.switch-bot.com; 4-pack also available. Separate HomeKit-enabled variant ~$14.99
BrandSwitchBot
Released2022
Protocolwifi
Hub requiredNo
Energy monitoringYes
Max load amps15
Works withAlexa, Google Assistant, Siri Shortcuts, Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT, Home Assistant
Pack size1
Outdoor ratedNo

Source: us.switch-bot.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by walmart.com. SwitchBot US store confirms 15A resistive max (~1875W), 2.4GHz Wi-Fi + Bluetooth LE, real-time energy monitoring with historical export, no hub, indoor only. Compatible with Alexa, Google, Siri Shortcuts, SmartThings, IFTTT, Home Assistant. Single-unit MSRP $11.99; released 2022 (release_year filled in, draft had null). This entry covers the standard Wi-Fi model; a separate HomeKit-enabled variant exists at ~$14.99. Source/corroboration URLs normalized to live us.switch-bot.com and Walmart listings.

Is the SwitchBot Plug Mini worth it vs cheaper smart plugs?

SwitchBot Plug Mini against its closest cheaper and pricier smart plugs on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked

ProductPriceProtocolHub requiredEnergy monitoringMax load ampsWorks with
SwitchBot Plug Mini this$11.99wifiNoYes15Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri Shortcuts, Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT, Home Assistant
GE Cync Indoor Smart Plug$14.99matter_wifiNoNo15Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit (Siri), Samsung SmartThings

Frequently asked questions

How much does the SwitchBot Plug Mini cost?

The SwitchBot Plug Mini has a US price of $11.99 (MSRP single unit (Wi-Fi model) from us.switch-bot.com; 4-pack also available. Separate HomeKit-enabled variant ~$14.99), as of 2026-06-19.

How does the SwitchBot Plug Mini compare on price?

At $12, the SwitchBot Plug Mini is the cheapest of the 12 smart plugs we track, where the median is $31.

When was the SwitchBot Plug Mini released?

The SwitchBot Plug Mini was released 2022.

What are the SwitchBot Plug Mini's key specs?

SwitchBot Plug Mini (SwitchBot): protocol wifi, hub required No, energy monitoring Yes, max load amps 15, works with Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri Shortcuts, Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT, Home Assistant. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Price of record: $11.99 at us.switch-bot.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

See SwitchBot Plug Mini on Amazon As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Similar smart plugs

Nearest in price — swipe to browse. Every pick sourced and dated.

All smart plugs ranked · Open data & methodology · Queryable via MCP

Compare with

Step up

Part of the Smart home cluster

Locks, cams, climate and lights that talk back. Same sourcing, same dated prices: