My Roost (lol): SwitchBot KATA Friends Device List Appearance

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📝 Key Points of This Article

• In the iOS version of the “SwitchBot” app v9.22 update, the upcoming new product “SwitchBot KATA Friends” has appeared in the device list.
• It appears that “SwitchBot KATA Friends” will be charged via a charging stand named “Negura” (meaning “nest” or “roost”).
• By the way, “Negura”… (lol)

On Friday, January 16, 2026, the app version v9.22 update was released for the iOS “SwitchBot” app, provided by the No.1 IoT device brand SwitchBot.

And in this v9.22 update of the iOS “SwitchBot” app, the new product “SwitchBot KATA Friends,” which is expected to be released soon, has appeared in the device list. “SwitchBot KATA Friends” is the company’s first pet robot, which was announced at “CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2026.”

Incidentally, “SwitchBot KATA Friends” appears to be designed to charge at a charging stand called “Negura.” A dedicated eye mask will also be available.

While “SwitchBot KATA Friends” has been teased for a 2026 release, its appearance in the device list suggests that it will be arriving very soon. And honestly, “Negura” (lol).

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