diff --git a/homeassistant/components/homekit_controller/__init__.py b/homeassistant/components/homekit_controller/__init__.py
index ebb4a2db9cb..45b3442ba9f 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/homekit_controller/__init__.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/homekit_controller/__init__.py
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ HOMEKIT_DIR = '.homekit'
 HOMEKIT_ACCESSORY_DISPATCH = {
     'lightbulb': 'light',
     'outlet': 'switch',
+    'switch': 'switch',
     'thermostat': 'climate',
 }