We often ignore the importance of curtains in our houses.
Don’t we?
During the summer, curtains help keep our rooms cool. And in winter, they help keep our rooms warm. For instance, there is no better feeling than waking up and pulling back the curtain to let the sun say “Good Morning”. Or closing the curtain to avoid sunlight and get a quick nap.
I feel curtains are mostly taken for granted and don’t get the appreciation they deserve. But that’s not a problem. It’s that we aren’t fully using the potential of our curtains. They lack automation and smart features.
Why should our beloved curtains be left behind in a world where everything is becoming automated, from toothbrushes to cars?
That’s where SwitchBot Curtain comes in.
It’s a small device that makes curtains smart. Technically, it’s a robotic motor that clips onto a curtain rod and automatically opens or closes the curtain. You can control it via remote, app, or assistants like Alexa. The best feature? It has sensors that auto-adjust curtains based on the sunlight.
So, what are the use cases?
First, you can schedule the curtains to open and close automatically at certain times. Like waking up with the sunlight or closing the curtains at sunset. Magical, right?
Second, you can open or close curtains manually with without touching them (through app, remote or assistants). Just a click or a voice command. Very useful when curtains are hard to reach.
Third, you can set cloud routines. The curtain should perform these actions when specific conditions occur. Example: “If temperature > 30 degrees, close curtains to block heat” or “If motion detected in living room, open curtains”.
Fourth, you can reduce your power bills with smart movements of curtains. More sunlight in the room reduces the need for artificial light, which lowers power consumption.
Note that to use sensors and cloud routines, you need to buy add-ons like the SwitchBot Light Sensor and the SwitchBot Hub, respectively.