diff --git a/homeassistant/components/switchbot/strings.json b/homeassistant/components/switchbot/strings.json
index 2d31a883e4b..fb9f906527c 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/switchbot/strings.json
+++ b/homeassistant/components/switchbot/strings.json
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
     },
     "abort": {
       "already_configured_device": "[%key:common::config_flow::abort::already_configured_device%]",
-      "no_devices_found": "[%key:common::config_flow::abort::no_devices_found%]",
+      "no_devices_found": "No supported SwitchBot devices found in range; If the device is in range, ensure the scanner has active scanning enabled, as SwitchBot devices cannot be discovered with passive scans. Active scans can be disabled once the device is configured. If you need clarification on whether the device is in-range, download the diagnostics for the integration that provides your Bluetooth adapter or proxy and check if the MAC address of the SwitchBot device is present.",
       "unknown": "[%key:common::config_flow::error::unknown%]",
       "cannot_connect": "[%key:common::config_flow::error::cannot_connect%]",
       "switchbot_unsupported_type": "Unsupported Switchbot Type."