TL;DR
At CES 2026 SwitchBot revealed a 7.5-inch framed E Ink Weather Station that displays date, time, a six-day forecast, sunrise/sunset times, and indoor sensor data. The device includes an AI feature for insights and can show calendar events and trigger smart-home scenes via a SwitchBot hub.
What happened
SwitchBot introduced a new Weather Station at CES 2026: a 7.5-inch framed E Ink display focused on weather information and basic home integration. The interface presents the date and time along with a six-day forecast and sunrise and sunset times. It also reports readings from onboard sensors, including indoor temperature and humidity, among other metrics. A dedicated button on the bottom bezel activates an AI mode that offers tailored weather insights, recommendations and generates short “weather-related aspirational quotes.” Beyond weather data, the unit can function as a calendar display with multiplatform syncing, although the company did not specify which calendar services are supported. When paired with a SwitchBot hub, the Weather Station can switch scenes to control devices linked through Matter, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Apple Home. SwitchBot did not disclose pricing or when the Weather Station will be available.
Why it matters
- Combines local sensor readings with forecast data, offering a single glance view for home weather monitoring.
- AI-driven commentary aims to turn raw weather reports into actionable suggestions or contextual notes.
- Calendar and smart-home scene control extend the device beyond a passive information display into a control surface.
- Compatibility with Matter and major voice platforms suggests it can fit into existing smart-home setups if you own a SwitchBot hub.
Key facts
- Device: SwitchBot Weather Station announced at CES 2026.
- Display: 7.5-inch framed E Ink screen.
- Shown info: date, time, current weather, six-day forecast, sunrise and sunset times.
- Built-in sensors report indoor temperature and humidity, plus additional unspecified metrics.
- AI feature accessible via a bezel button offers insights, recommendations and weather-related quotes.
- Can act as a calendar display with multiplatform syncing; compatible services were not named.
- When connected to a SwitchBot hub it can switch scenes for devices tied into Matter, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Apple Home.
- Pricing and availability were not announced ahead of CES 2026.
What to watch next
- Pricing and release date: not confirmed in the source.
- Which calendar platforms are supported for syncing: not confirmed in the source.
- Battery life, power options and whether it supports external sensors: not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- E Ink: A low-power display technology that mimics ink on paper, often used in devices meant for long viewing times and high outdoor readability.
- Matter: An interoperable smart-home standard designed to make devices from different manufacturers work together more easily.
- SwitchBot hub: A network device from SwitchBot that connects local gadgets to internet services and smart-home ecosystems, enabling remote control and integrations.
- Calendar syncing: The process of linking and displaying events from online calendar services on another device so schedules are kept up to date.
Reader FAQ
When will the Weather Station be available to buy?
Not confirmed in the source.
What weather and home data does it show?
It displays date, time, current weather, a six-day forecast, sunrise/sunset and readings from built-in sensors such as indoor temperature and humidity.
Can it control smart-home devices?
Yes — when paired with a SwitchBot hub it can switch scenes for devices connected via Matter, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Apple Home.
How much does the Weather Station cost?
Not confirmed in the source.
Which calendar services can it sync with?
Not confirmed in the source.
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