SwitchBot Blind Tilt Motorized Blinds - Smart Electric Blinds with Bluetooth Remote Control, Solar Powered, Light Sensing Control, Add Hub to Work with Alexa & Google Home

I purchased a single SwitchBot Smart Motorized Blind Kit and it worked so well I then bought the 3-pack for my other blinds. These are really easy to install with no drilling etc. The instructions were straight forward to follow and the app walks you through the process with step by step visuals. Aside from the easy physical installation, the setup within the app worked flawlessly first time for each one I setup. I charged them up before use and a few months later, I'm only now having to charge them up again which is as expected. I am using the included solar panels fitted on the windows but it's the middle of winter so I don't think they will perform as well at this time of year in any case given the low light. It's worth noting, the rod on one of my blinds is a bit stiff and not easy to twist, especially if the rod is pointing straight down (instead of holding it an an angle), this device is still able to open and close the blinds without any problem. I guess this will result in the battery life being shorter on this one but I was surprised it can open/close it with no issue. The Switchbot app is well thought out and has all the necessary settings you would expect. You can control the blinds via the app and set them so they auto open/close at specific times. The app also as the ability to automate them based on sunrise/sunset which I think would be the best choice. As a side note, whilst the app is comprehensive, after initially setting up within the app, I don't use it in any way to control them and instead I have incorporated them within Home Assistant as HA natively supports these Switchbot devices so I can control them along with all my other smart home devices. Great item and feature rich app. Recommended!

I have been running the Switchbot Blind Tilt for just over two years now and it has performed flawlessly. Very easy to set up and configure. I use the Switchbot Blind Tilt in conjuction with Home Assistant. It was easy to connect with the Switchbot Bluetooth local integration, only minor issue is within Home Assistant the cover goes from Open to Closed, this will take it from Closed > Open > Closed again on the blind as a tilt blind can close in two directions. Simple solution with a 'helper' cover entity. The Switchbot blind tilt rarely misses a command and normally activates within a second of being commanded, very good for a bluetooth device.

Pros: Seems well made and has so far been reliable. Quite & smooth in operation. When automated very little intervention required. Cons Without purchasing a hub it can only be used from the phone app, no automation or Alexa etc integration is possible. App is slow to connect and has limited range. Alexa functionality is limited to fully open or fully closed with no partual settings. I couldn't find any way to use the light sensor to regulate opening. Things to note: The blinds operating wand needs clearance around it to accommodate the mechanism, in my case it was too close to the slats and I had to make an extension piece. The solar panel has a very short lead meaning it needs to be stuck to the top of the window and is unsightly from the outside. I chose not to use it and will manually charge the battery with a standard usb charger when required. A hub is required for even basic automation, I found the mini hub to be perfectly adequate although it does state that for Homekit compatability a more expensive hub II is required making it a rather expensive setup.

I try to make my home as easy to use as possible. With automated lights, heating and now blinds. These are very easy to install and setup. They can open on their own in the morning, close in the evening and so have them to randomly open when we are away to make the house look occupied. Battery lasts for a very long time and you can even add solar (even though I’ve not tried this) If you’re into home automation or just want to make life that little bit easier, I highly recommend them!

We now have five Switchbot Blind Tilts and they are great. We've had four for a couple of years and bought another earlier this year for a different room. We run them on timers through the Switchbot app and we have never had an issue with them not working when we need them to. Four are in the same room and have been combined into one rule so they act together. They are great for when you're not going to be at home when it gets dark or for when you're away on holiday. It's very easy to change the time they operate when the days get longer or shorter. They also work well with Alexa if you need to open/close without the timer. As you can see from the photo, they're discreet and not visible unless you pull the curtains back. We don't use the solar panel by choice based on the rooms we have them in. We have a different brand for opening our curtains which are very temperamental, recently when on holiday one individual stayed shut for the two weeks we were away. If we had bought the blind tilts first, we'd have gotten Switchbot Curtain Openers instead as we trust them. We will be replacing our existing ones when we get a chance with the Switchbot ones as based on our experience they are reliable and value for money as they do exactly what we need them to do. The app for Switchbot is much easier to navigate from the other brand too, was very easy to add in the additional tilt when we bought it.

I purchased the kit of 3, and they are okay. PROS: Its pretty cool to set up a schedule or adjust the blinds and change the ambiance of the whole room without getting up from the desk CONS The app, even though is quite intuitive, sometimes refuses to work and has some bugs. >At first I could not register as I was not getting a confirmation email. >There is an alternative way to create an account by sending an email to the address provided in the app... except the email address copy option in the Switch-Bot app contains a typo (!). The hub included with a pack of 3 is the most basic one and lacks Bluetooth function. It's infrared with limited range, and has to be constantly plugged in with (an outdated) Micro USB connection. The blinds are not perfectly synchronized when adjusting multiple ones at once (motors do not trigger at the same time, but with a few seconds of delay)

Fabulous idea, easy to set up. I can open or close my Venetian blinds with my voice on Alexa, or with my remote control, also with the SwitchBot app on my smartphone. Super handy for when I’m away from home for a few days, I can open or close them at random times, so it looks like the house is occupied. Really useful.

These do not work with Alexa if that’s what you are buying for as I have and it will not work without the hub mini I won’t buy another