Homes in Europe have more and more technological solutions that make our lives easier. It’s not uncommon to see smart speakers or TVs with operating systems like Android. And in the kitchen it is also normal to see air fryers connected to WiFi or blenders controllable from your cell phone.
Another item that has become smart are blinds, which can be automated if motorized for very little money. This allows them to be raised and lowered without being nearby and even without being at home. Also They can be programmed to automatically move up and down
Likewise, It is possible to make the curtains in our home controllable remotelyor that they move in a programmed manner. It is even possible to have them open or close depending on the time or the brightness of a room. To do this, different systems must be installed on the curtain rods. One of the best known is that of SwitchBot. This device is currently on sale for Amazon Prime Day and has lowered its price by 20%, to 71.99 dollars. There is another model, designed to replace curtain rods using this system, which costs a little less, 67.49 dollars.
SwitchBot System
Free Android
This device is placed on the rod, just at the end of each curtain leg, moving from side to side and pulling the curtain with it, causing it to open or close. Additionally, the new SwitchBot model It has more power and is capable of moving heavier curtains, up to 15 kg.
It has a silent mode which makes opening smoother and does not wake us up if installed in a bedroom. Control can be carried out from the mobile phone or scheduled, so that each day opens or closes at the same time. The control app is compatible with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Siri Shortcuts and IFTTTso we can create the voice command we want to make them move.
If you want to use Apple HomeKit, you will need to use the SwitchBot Hub 2 which is sold separately, giving this system Matter compatibility. Thus, it will be possible to use the system from a HomePod speaker or from an Apple Watch.
