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You Can Now Control And Troubleshoot Your SwitchBot Devices Using AI

SwitchBot has launched Kata, an LLM-powered AI assistant in its app that lets users control and troubleshoot SwitchBot devices using natural language, build automations, and interpret commands. The update, announced by SwitchBot, aims to simplify smart home management by allowing users to ask questions and give instructions conversationally.

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You Can Now Control And Troubleshoot Your SwitchBot Devices Using AI
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By Paul Lamkin, ContributorSource:

Forbes InnovationSwitchBot updates its app with Kata, an LLM-powered AI assistant that builds automations, troubleshoots devices, and interprets natural language commandsGet AI news in your inbox

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