The comb-like accessory that you described (at 2:30) as a stopper is actually a device for helping the robot to go over the join between different diameter curtain rods - that will prevent the outer rod from being pushed. On my version 1, I found that the adhesive needed to be augmented with some packing tape, but it works just fine.
@lutomson3496Ай бұрын
i just connected my curtain together in the middle and pushed them all the way to one side instead of spending all that money on another unit i upgraded my curtain rod to heavy duty and got rid of the middle mount
@AndreasGalistel Жыл бұрын
You convinced me to finally take the plunge. Ordered four of the newest version. Also, thanks for the discount code :-)
@TechWithBrett Жыл бұрын
Sometimes waiting definitely gets you a better product. Enjoy!
@heapster2 ай бұрын
Thank preventing me from needing to read the instruction manual with the microscopic print! your unboxing and installation or on perfect point!
@wii1mii Жыл бұрын
No dark version of bot 3, what a shame.
@Thomasz-Tech-Innovations Жыл бұрын
I feel like it dont shut the certain all thr way id you look in middle after you close it.
@Practisepiam6 ай бұрын
Tks for the review. Does the solar panel still work with windows that are covered with solar film?
@revx Жыл бұрын
Thanks for including the Google Home app integration! So many reviewers ignore that aspect, but it's an important part of a smart home. Just ordered one of these things using your code to try it out :)
@TechWithBrett Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I typically try to show off all the integrations with different assistants, but Google Home is what I mainly use so I just went with that. Glad this helped.
@johndoe13542 ай бұрын
Each time you fully closed the curtains, there was a gap in the bottom middle where the curtains did not properly drape over each other. Was this consistent in your testing? That would require the user to get up and adjust the curtains each time to fully close them/layer them over each other to truly black out all the light.
@gerryf7015 Жыл бұрын
Any idea how wide of a U-Rail opening they can handle? Website not very detailed.
@alexandraalberti50295 ай бұрын
Can you customise when the curtains stop moving? What about the silent mode?
@MattRobloxYT1 Жыл бұрын
Oh wow.
@DavidFleck Жыл бұрын
I love how much quieter these seem to be. Can you use the light sensor data in other apps for automations?
@TechWithBrett Жыл бұрын
So right now I am not seeing the lights sensor let me trigger the automations like the light sensor does on the actual hub. I'll let you know if that changes. Hopefully it will so you can automatically shut them when the window is too bright.
@MadMike7810 ай бұрын
Just got my Curtain 3. Sadly the device doesn't grip on the rod, just spins its wheels. Hoping to see something different when you installed it. Waiting for support to get back to me.
@pantelistsiolas5802 ай бұрын
Great video ! Q: as seen in various part of the video the lower part of the curtains does not fully close as the motors are at the top . Are your curtains dragging on the floor ? I am afraid as mine are quite heavy and dragging on the floor won’t be able to close them fully defying the whole purpose if you still need to manually adjust them
@TechWithBrett2 ай бұрын
These aren't touching the ground but are up against the dresser. You may need to do a bit of repositioning when closing.
@cif54984 ай бұрын
Is it possible for wave curtain? ❤
@haleyfirth Жыл бұрын
I just bought the 2nd gen on prime day. And my curtains are mounted high above the window. 🙃 ugh
@fappel Жыл бұрын
good day. when is your house ready. and when do we get a smart home tour
@shannonhollingworth569311 ай бұрын
Does this work with the curtain rods that they have for the black out curtains they have now? I really hope so
@PatStellato Жыл бұрын
So you need 2 of these for the 2 sides of the curtain bracket, right?
@TechWithBrett Жыл бұрын
That is correct. If you had one really long curtain 1 would work.
@JohnCashin5 ай бұрын
@@TechWithBrett I'm glad you said that because that is exactly what I was going to ask you in response to PatStellato's question. I have two curtains on my living room window but it just occurred to me (doh🤣) that ONE of them could cover the WHOLE window on its own, so I guess I might as well just buy one SwitchBot for now and have the one open and close vertically. If it works well I might look at putting the second curtain back and getting a second SwitchBot but this would give me the chance to try it out without spending too much initially. Thanks.
@michelleginsburg82898 ай бұрын
Is the hub required to set a schedule using their app? I’m okay without google/alexa integration as long as the curtains can open and close at the same time each day. Thank you!
@alexandraalberti50295 ай бұрын
So you have to buy two for one window? So, basically 400 dollars for two windows?
@jody0245 ай бұрын
This brand lags behind others in that their products still require a hub to be controlled over the internet. These devices are large enough to have wifi built in.
@eugeneonyejiekeghajr.99477 ай бұрын
Do these work with curved rods?
@tieshamayfield216 Жыл бұрын
Will this work with smartthings and what hub version of smartthings?
@Tan_Shinn8 ай бұрын
Can connect with zigbee hub instead of switchbot hub 2? Since I have zigbee hub right now.
@TechWithBrett8 ай бұрын
Sadly these only directly through Bluetooth to the Switchbot Hub.
@kinocchio8 ай бұрын
I didn't know you had to buy 2 of these to open from centre. Kinda expensive then.
@ashleymaingi7026 Жыл бұрын
Mines keep going unresponsive it will work for a few days then will go unresponsive I have no idea why
@TechWithBrett Жыл бұрын
Interesting. Are you using it with or without hub? Does opening the app get it to work again or what do you have to do?
@ashleymaingi7026 Жыл бұрын
I have the hub and I use the switchbot app it will work for a day or too then go unresponsive. I cant open my curtains using the app at all when that happens. I have an alexa device but i mostly use the app *switchbot* to open and close my curtains. When it is unresposive I take the switchbot off the rod and i connect it to the charger then put it back on the rail then it works its odd @@TechWithBrett
@cexcshalet6753 Жыл бұрын
Can these switch bot work on outdoor curtains?
@TechWithBrett Жыл бұрын
There is no weather resistance added to these so it is unsure if that would work. If the curtain stays dry and doesn't get too dirty it might work.
@cooliipie Жыл бұрын
Such a let down they didn't implement Thread with their new devices 😢
@mikekappasig Жыл бұрын
any idea how these compare to the aqara curtain controller? Ive got blackout curtains that the original switchbot couldnt handle. the aqara does okay but doesnt like the joint in the curtain rod, itll get stuck every time if ot opens past it. Im hoping this has enough muscle for blackout curtains and can handle the joint between the pieces a little better.
@TechWithBrett Жыл бұрын
In one of their demo videos they showed it against the Aqara version and the Aqara did stop and stutter along the rail but it eventually worked and pushed the weights across the rail. The Curtain 3 pushed the same weight and didn't have any hiccups. I think the added force is definitely going to help with these.
@mikekappasig Жыл бұрын
awesome, thanks @@TechWithBrett! i might have to get one in the next week or so. looks like the BLE already works with HA, so this should be a great option.
@AngloYorkshire Жыл бұрын
What about Home Assistant? Would you need the hub forr HA especially as it is Matter?
@TechWithBrett Жыл бұрын
Great question, enable for the SwitchBot devices to work over Matter they need the SwitchBot Hub 2. Then if you can add Matter devices into Home Assistant that should work.
@AngloYorkshire Жыл бұрын
But Matter products should work with everything without extra hubs!
@marc3793 Жыл бұрын
@AngloYorkshire SwitchBot had to go this route in a way because they use BLE for their ecosystem, which Matter doesn't support. They could move their product range across to Thread or WIFI, but there are pros and cons there too and of course cost for them to change direction.
@BenutzernameXY Жыл бұрын
No but you need a adapter for Home assistant but not the hub
@suebenedico944211 ай бұрын
Can I connect it to alexa echo directly?
@TechWithBrett11 ай бұрын
After pairing it to a Hub, it can connect to Alexa.
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@sonicclxpz7582 Жыл бұрын
I'm the 3rd
@TimmyTech09 Жыл бұрын
I’m the second
@vistringvistring42647 ай бұрын
Installation is miserable, avoid these
@purplesabbath Жыл бұрын
this is just plan laziness!
@jeremyzeimet3631 Жыл бұрын
That's what most tech is. Go churn your own butter, store bought is just plain laziness!
@TechWithBrett Жыл бұрын
Or is it awesomeness?
@LeeCampbell-su3em Жыл бұрын
or a) useful if you can’t reach a curtain or b) useful you have a disability where certain movements are challenging or c) how I use it - to open up my curtains before I wake up every morning so I go to sleep in darkness without the glow of big-city lights and still wake up with the sun. It’s awesomeness.
@cooliipie Жыл бұрын
Imagine you have these in multiple windows in your house. If you're someone who opens and closes curtains throughout the day and night you can do simple math to figure out how much time this saves you a year. Not to mention saving money from keeping the house cool on hot days, closing curtains if it's too hot and you're not home. Automations are the future
@Scoby0075 Жыл бұрын
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