expired Posted by dymutaos • Aug 26, 2023
Aug 26, 2023 11:05 PM
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expired Posted by dymutaos • Aug 26, 2023
Aug 26, 2023 11:05 PM
SwitchBot Curtain 3 Automatic Curtain Opener
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As these don't require any tools, I'm happy with the ease of installation. And since they're bluetooth and not wifi, the rechargeable battery lasts a long time (8 months) and is local-only by nature. I don't like having cloud-based IoT devices, so most of my home automation is z-wave, or wifi devices on a segregated network that can't talk with my main network.
The hub is probably useful for adding it to alexa or homekit, etc. And it might also let you use the switchbot app remotely, though I haven't tried the hub yet.
Home Assistant can connect to the V2 curtains via bluetooth without needing the hub as well. I found that the V3 revision hasn't been added yet, which is a bummer, but it was only just released. The switchbot app has the same config and controls for V2 and V3, so I imagine it won't take long for the community to add V3 support with Home Assistant.
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https://us.switch-bot.com/product...blind-tilt
Edit: Slickdeals is messing with redirects. Go to their site, and in the menu under Products is the Switchbot Blind Tilt.
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The hub is probably useful for adding it to alexa or homekit, etc. And it might also let you use the switchbot app remotely, though I haven't tried the hub yet.
Home Assistant can connect to the V2 curtains via bluetooth without needing the hub as well. I found that the V3 revision hasn't been added yet, which is a bummer, but it was only just released. The switchbot app has the same config and controls for V2 and V3, so I imagine it won't take long for the community to add V3 support with Home Assistant.
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As these don't require any tools, I'm happy with the ease of installation. And since they're bluetooth and not wifi, the rechargeable battery lasts a long time (8 months) and is local-only by nature. I don't like having cloud-based IoT devices, so most of my home automation is z-wave, or wifi devices on a segregated network that can't talk with my main network.
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I have the hub so it's part of Alexa automation tasks, opening and closing on a schedule or via voice.
We have 4 curtains in our bedroom and after calibrating the pairs it has been pretty set and forget. I got the solar panels too but this room doesn't get much direct sun. Have had to charge maybe 2-3 times in past year.
Really wish they made something for pull-cord tilt blinds
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Of the multiple listings I found, the actual curtain bot goes for about $40. Noticeably cheaper, sure, but not nearly as cheap as the search page would lead you to believe.
That said, the devices they're selling look very similar to the Switchbot V2. I have no idea how well they actually perform, but I'd expect them to have the same or less specs than the V2, so this V3 revision is likely better than the knockoffs by a good margin (at least until they are able to clone it).