![]() It allows you to change curtains in the future without worrying about if they are “smart” or your “smart rod” is compatible. There’s an aspect of using workarounds like Switchbot to make regular things “smart” that I can really get behind. Practically, though, using the SwitchBot app or the SwitchBot remote is a bit faster. ![]() I am not going to lie, it feels pretty good to walk into a room a say “Hey Siri, open my curtains” and watch it happen. The main use case of adding the SwitchBot curtain to HomeKit is for Siri access. Since I already had SwitchBot Hub configured in HOOBS, I turned on Device Discovery, and it showed up in HomeKit after a reboot of the HOOBS plugin bridge. Unfortunately, I had a typo in my MAC address which took me a lot of time to figure out, but I think the plugin could use some better documentation. I initially had many challenges with getting the Button Pusher to work on my first go around. Once it’s installed, you’ll paste in the API key in the appropriate field. The certified one is the one I am using, and I would recommend it to you as well. Inside the HOOBS dashboard, search for the Switchbot Plugin. In my installation process, I already had a SwitchBot Hub up and running for my SwitchBot Button Pusher. Once it’s installed, you’ll add it to the SwitchBot app on iPhone. One critical reminder is that the calibration process is really important so SwitchBot can understand what you consider “open” and “closed”. When I first came across the product, I was skeptical that it would work well, but it ended up being reliable on my rod-based curtains. Because you’re taking something physical and dragging it open or closed, all it needs is a motor to move left or right. When you look at how it’s constructed, it’s a pretty genius process on how it works. The installation process of the SwitchBot Curtain Motor is going to vary depending on what type of curtains you have, but I’ll embed SwitchBot’s installation video below. On a daily basis, I’d almost be tempted to open and close curtains in a living room or office using the button. If you don’t care about accessing it through HomeKit, you can buy the curtain motor, the SwitchBot Hub Mini Smart Remote, and the SwitchBot One Touch Button to build a really nice solution. HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework.Īs I mentioned, I am using the SwitchBot Curtain with HOOBS, but frankly, it’s beneficial on its own. My latest experiment with HOOBS is adding the SwitchBot Curtain Motor to my HomeKit environment. I have devices that can run Homebridge, but I like the streamlined approach of not needing to manage the nitty-gritty software. Over the past few months, I’ve been exploring many of the various use cases around Homebridge through the HOOBS all in one box.
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