# SwitchBot K11+ (US white 810150544862 / black 810150545623)

SwitchBot K11+ is a compact, relatively affordable self-emptying robot vacuum with a current direct Matter path. Buy it when floor space and basic shared controls matter, but keep SwitchBot's app for the map and judge the vacuum on cleaning performance rather than the Matter badge.

Canonical page: https://matterhome.io/devices/switchbot-k11-plus
Markdown page: https://matterhome.io/devices/switchbot-k11-plus.md
Author: Matterhome Editorial Team
Author profile: https://matterhome.io/authors/matterhome-editorial-team
Editorial lead: JC Martinez
Editor profile: https://matterhome.io/authors/jc-martinez

## Device Facts

- Brand: SwitchBot
- Model: K11+ (US white 810150544862 / black 810150545623)
- Product type: Compact Matter-over-Wi-Fi robot vacuum with self-empty station
- Category: Robot vacuums
- Connection: Matter over Wi-Fi
- Matter status: SwitchBot currently lists K11+ for direct Matter over Wi-Fi and optional Matter-over-bridge use; CSA certifies K11+ firmware 1.1.088, hardware 0, Matter 1.4, and product ID 0x07FB.
- Launch date: 2025-07
- Thread border router required: No
- Brand hub required: No
- Typical price range: $399.99 current US price
- Markets: North America
- Review status: Compatibility guide
- Product image: https://assets.matterhome.io/content/devices/switchbot-k11-plus/product.5a6e6ac5a3fe021cb6b6/source.webp
- Product image alt text: Black SwitchBot K11+ robot vacuum in front of its compact self-empty station
- Product image source: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0648/1569/4057/files/K11_1x_d7ead411-40d6-4db2-906f-4784b0d413a2.png?v=1756104089

## Ecosystem Support

- Apple Home: Supported
- Google Home: Supported
- Alexa: Supported
- SmartThings: Supported
- Home Assistant: Not listed

## Best For

- Apartments and smaller rooms where a 248 mm robot and compact self-empty station are easier to place
- Buyers who want a docked Matter robot vacuum around $400 rather than a flagship cleaning system
- Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, or SmartThings households that only need useful shared cleaning controls

## Skip If

- Detailed room cleaning, map edits, no-go zones, and maintenance must live in the main Matter app
- Exact Home Assistant behavior must be documented by SwitchBot before purchase
- A stronger obstacle-avoidance or mopping system matters more than compact dimensions and price
- The SwitchBot app cannot remain part of setup and normal ownership

## Setup Notes

- Add K11+ to the SwitchBot app on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and update the robot and app before Matter commissioning.
- Open Matter Setup in the robot settings, then copy the pairing code or scan the robot's Matter code from a compatible controller.
- Build and test the map, no-go zones, dock, and cleaning behavior in SwitchBot before adding another ecosystem.
- A compatible SwitchBot Matter bridge is optional because K11+ also has a direct Matter-over-Wi-Fi path.

## Known Limitations

- CSA's exact K11+ record covers firmware 1.1.088, hardware 0, Matter 1.4 over Wi-Fi, and product ID 0x07FB.
- SwitchBot names Apple Home, Alexa, and Google Home on the product page; its current direct-Matter guide also documents SmartThings commissioning.
- The current K11+/K11+ Pro family setup page uses K11+ Pro in its step text, so feature details should not be assumed identical beyond the explicitly listed K11+ Matter path.
- The manufacturer does not document equal map, room, cleaning-mode, status, or maintenance controls across platforms.
- Matterhome has not tested cleaning performance, navigation, auto-empty behavior, commissioning, recovery, or ecosystem controls.

## Pros

- Direct Matter-over-Wi-Fi path without a separate SwitchBot hub or Thread border router
- Compact 248 mm-wide robot and self-empty station that SwitchBot says is smaller than A4 paper
- Current US store lists both white and black variants in stock at $399.99
- 4 L dust bag and up to 90 days of vendor-rated dust storage

## Cons

- SwitchBot app and current firmware are still required to enter Matter setup mode
- Maps, no-go zones, schedules, maintenance, and detailed cleaning settings remain app-first
- SwitchBot does not publish a K11+ control matrix for every Matter ecosystem
- Home Assistant is not listed for the exact K11+ Matter path

## Sources

- https://us.switch-bot.com/products/switchbot-robot-vacuum-k11
- https://us.switch-bot.com/products/switchbot-robot-vacuum-k11.js
- https://support.switch-bot.com/hc/en-us/articles/38979658026519-SwitchBot-Device-Matter-Compatibility
- https://support.switch-bot.com/hc/en-us/articles/35927129576599-How-to-Connect-SwitchBot-Devices-to-Third-Party-Platforms-Matter-over-Wi-Fi
- https://support.switch-bot.com/hc/en-us/articles/33952341173143-SwitchBot-Robot-Vacuum-K11-K11-Pro-Matter-Setup-Instructions-iOS
- https://us.switch-bot.com/pages/switchbot-user-manual
- https://csa-iot.org/csa_product/switchbot-robot-vacuum-k11/
- https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0648/1569/4057/files/K11_1x_d7ead411-40d6-4db2-906f-4784b0d413a2.png?v=1756104089

Robot vacuums often save floor-cleaning time by claiming a surprising amount of floor space for themselves. SwitchBot K11+ takes the opposite approach: the robot is 248 mm wide, and SwitchBot says its self-empty station is smaller than a sheet of A4 paper. That compact hardware is the reason to consider it. Direct Matter support is useful, but it does not turn another smart-home app into the place where the map lives.

This guide covers the two variants currently sold by SwitchBot's US store, white SKU `810150544862` and black SKU `810150545623`. Both are listed in stock at $399.99. Matterhome has not tested the vacuum, station, or integrations.

## The small station is the buying argument

K11+ is a 6,000 Pa vacuum with LDS laser mapping, PSD side sensors, drop detection, and a twin side-brush design. SwitchBot says the 4 L antibacterial bag can hold up to 90 days of dust. The duration will depend on floor area, pets, dirt, and cleaning frequency, but the station should still reduce how often the onboard bin needs attention.

The robot's smaller diameter may help around chair legs and in tighter storage plans. It does not prove better navigation or pickup than a larger rival. Those are cleaning questions, and Matter certification says nothing about them. Buyers with thick rugs, pet mess, crowded rooms, or demanding mopping needs should compare the physical cleaning system first.

At $399.99, K11+ sits below many Matter vacuums with large wash docks. That price comparison stays fair only if a compact self-empty station is enough. A buyer who wants automatic mop washing, hot-water cleaning, or more advanced obstacle recognition is shopping for a different class of machine.

## Matter still starts in SwitchBot

SwitchBot's [current compatibility page](https://support.switch-bot.com/hc/en-us/articles/38979658026519-SwitchBot-Device-Matter-Compatibility) lists K11+ under direct Matter over Wi-Fi. No SwitchBot hub or Thread border router is required for that route. The same page also lists K11+ as an optional bridged device, but adding a separate SwitchBot bridge is unnecessary when direct commissioning works for the intended platform.

The direct route is not app-free. Add the robot to the SwitchBot app on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, install current firmware, build the first map, and test the dock. Matter setup mode is then opened from the robot's settings in SwitchBot. The [direct commissioning guide](https://support.switch-bot.com/hc/en-us/articles/35927129576599-How-to-Connect-SwitchBot-Devices-to-Third-Party-Platforms-Matter-over-Wi-Fi) shows the pairing-code flow for Apple Home, Google Home, and SmartThings.

SwitchBot's current setup article is titled for K11+ and K11+ Pro, although its step text now names the Pro model. Use it for the family commissioning sequence, not as proof that every cleaning feature is identical. The exact K11+ product page and current compatibility table are the stronger evidence that the non-Pro robot has an active direct Matter path.

CSA's [K11+ certificate](https://csa-iot.org/csa_product/switchbot-robot-vacuum-k11/) identifies firmware `1.1.088`, hardware `0`, product ID `0x07FB`, Wi-Fi transport, and Matter 1.4. That confirms the certified protocol identity. It does not confirm which buttons and status fields each platform currently renders.

## Share commands, not the map

SwitchBot names Apple Home, Alexa, and Google Home on the exact US product page. Its direct-Matter support guide also documents SmartThings. The company does not publish a K11+ matrix that compares start, return, room selection, cleaning mode, status, map, and maintenance data across those platforms. Home Assistant is not named for this exact product.

Keep the map, room labels, no-go zones, schedules, accessory tracking, and detailed cleaning preferences in SwitchBot. After Matter pairing, check the receiving platform for the smaller set of actions that make sense in shared routines. Starting a clean after everyone leaves, returning the robot before a video call, or checking a simple status can be useful even when map editing stays vendor-side.

Do that check before building household routines. A platform logo supports commissioning, not identical controls. If room-specific cleaning is essential, prove it in the exact Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, or SmartThings setup rather than assuming Matter 1.4 guarantees the interface.

## Choose it for tight storage, not the badge

Buy K11+ when a smaller robot and station fit a real placement constraint, self-emptying is enough dock automation, and $399.99 is competitive for the cleaning result you expect. The Matter route then adds shared control without demanding another SwitchBot hub.

[Roomba Combo 10 Max](/devices/irobot-roomba-combo-10-max) is the clearer alternative when Apple Home documentation and a larger AutoWash dock matter more. [Dreame L60 Ultra PE](/devices/dreame-l60-ultra-pe) moves toward a more capable vacuum-and-mop station at a higher price. [Roborock Qrevo CurvX](/devices/roborock-qrevo-curvx) is a flagship comparison for buyers prioritizing cleaning hardware over compactness.

Skip K11+ if Matter must replace the SwitchBot app, exact Home Assistant behavior must be guaranteed, or the home needs more sophisticated obstacle handling and mop care. The sensible trial is one finished map, one full clean, one auto-empty cycle, and one representative Matter routine. If all four work in the intended rooms, the compact design has earned its place.