If you have started a crusade with the idea of domotize your house everything you can, this curious device will allow you to complete one of the needs that could give you the most headaches: control of the curtains.
Turn your curtains into smart models
This Switchbot Curtain It's quite an interesting accessory. Today, the solutions that exist to place a motorized system that controls the curtains usually take up a lot of space and require a permanent electrical connection, however, at SwitchBot they have devised a practical solution that incorporates an integrated battery with which to eliminate any type of wire possible.
The device is in charge of pushing the blind to the side that you configure to open or close it depending on what you need, so that we can, for example, control natural lighting from a distance, and even simulate that we are at home by opening and closing the curtains at different times of the day.
How it works
As we have already mentioned, traditional solutions require an electricity point to drive the motor, however, this SwitchBot Curtain works with an internal battery of 18.650 mAh that we can replace if it runs out or, better yet, recharge automatically thanks to an accessory in the form of a solar cell. According to official data, the autonomy of the battery is capable of offering up to 8 months of use.
According to the manufacturer, the traction force produced by the small motor can with up to 8 kilos curtain weight, and is compatible with almost all models of curtain rails and bars, being able to place it on those with rails or on simple cylindrical bars.
The only handicap is that, like other products on the market, you need a hub from the manufacturer to be able to establish a connection with smart assistants such as Alexa, Google Home or Siri. Otherwise, you will only be able to control the shades via Bluetooth or a remote that is also sold separately.
Where can you buy?
Although the brand distributes its products through Amazon, this new accessory is still in the reservation period through its official website, and it will not be on sale to everyone until the end of the year, probably in December. At the moment the product is presented in its version with an internal battery, and they have not given too much detail about the solar cell accessory at the moment, so we will see when it will be available.