Gamechanger
Switchbot 2025 Automatic Curtain Opener 3 with RemoteThe curtain opener is a gamechanger. I had no idea I was missing this in my life. It seems like such a small thing, but waking up to the light and not having to manually close up the house to leave is amazing. I have the curtains on a schedule to automatically open in the morning and close in the evening. If I leave the house sooner, I just tell Alexa to close the curtains. And my boyfriend, who can’t be bothered with all the “smart” stuff, just presses the remote button to open/close the curtains (no getting off the couch!). I was also able to set up “scenes”, which are groups of custom actions, so the curtains and blinds (sold separately) will all open/close at once. I do own the Hub 2.There are three modes. The power of Standard Mode moves the curtains quickly. There’s also a QuietDrift Mode that moves very slowly but isn’t audible at all, and finally Silent Mode, which is in between the two. I added a video of QuietDrift Mode to show how truly quiet they can be. I was worried since we have two curtains and a support bar in the middle of the rod that they wouldn’t close fully, but they do.Pros:-Easy setup: Instructions are easy to follow and it’s plug and play to connect to the app and Alexa (or your chosen smart system). Auto calibration automatically sets close and open points. The smart design slides right over the rod.-Multiple open methods: Schedule, remote, or voice (hub required); app; light sensing (solar panel required); or just manually start moving the curtains and they automatically take over.-Charging: A single charge is long lasting, but there’s also an optional solar panel (sold separately). The charging cable is generously long so I didn’t even take them down to charge (although you could just easily unclip it to charge).-Support: There are multiple ways to contact support inclduing email, app, and phone. They are easy to get in touch with and respond quickly. (I contacted them with questions on a different product.)-Trusted Company: Switchbot is well known and recieved in the smart automation space. The device feels well made and built to last.Things to Know:-Multiple Products: You do need the app, remote, hub (sold separately), and solar panel (sold separately) to fully take advantage of all the capabilities. However, you do not need those things for basic functionality. As long as you expect this, you can tailor your experience. I imagine there will be a package deal in the future like they have with their other products.

Best install for my curtains
I’m honestly blown away by how easy this was to set up. No tools, no drilling, no headache — I literally clipped it onto my existing rod, placed the magnets, connected it in the app, and it was running in minutes. If you want something effortless, this is it.The 2025 upgrade is definitely noticeable. The bigger guide wheel glides over small bumps in the rod with zero hesitation, and it handles my heavier curtains like a champ. The positioning magnets make everything feel more precise and smooth without that clunky “foreign object” look.The motor is strong. It opens and closes my thick blackout curtains with no struggle at all, and the precision is perfect — no weird light gaps or constant recalibration.My favorite feature? Silent Mode. It’s truly whisper-quiet. I can open my curtains in the morning without waking anyone, and at night I don’t hear a thing. If you’re sensitive to noise, this feature alone makes it worth it.I also love that it works with Matter and Apple HomeKit (with the Hub 2/3). Controlling it from my phone, Apple Watch, or HomePod feels seamless, and it integrates perfectly with the rest of my smart home setup.Overall, this is a fantastic upgrade for any room. Easy install, powerful motor, super quiet, and smart-home friendly. Absolutely worth the 5 stars!

It works reliably a
I like the smooth operation and how it works with Alexa. I use it twice everyday. The quiet mode was super silent…I’d use it but I don’t have to wake early now.The directions on the magnet installation were not detailed enough. It added hours to my setup time. I’d like tips on getting it to close tighter.

I’ve been using the SwitchBot Curtain 3 (Rod version) for a few weeks now and I’m really impressed. The installation was super easy, especially with the clear visual instructions in the app. Everything is well guided, step by step.What I really like is the Matter compatibility. In my case, I integrated it with Apple HomeKit, and it works flawlessly. The device responds quickly, and I’ve added it to several automations. I’ve set it to open automatically based on my sleep schedule, and I love the slow, quiet opening mode — it’s a great way to wake up gently with natural light.The 8-month battery life is already impressive for a motorized device, and with the optional solar panel, you can pretty much set it and forget it.The only thing I would mention is that, in setups like mine where curtains open from both sides of the window, it’s best to get two units — one for each side. It’s not a flaw in the product, just something to plan for depending on your curtain configuration.All in all, this is a smart, well-designed product that fits perfectly into my connected home. I highly recommend it.

It finally automated the morning wakeup routine.The sun now hits my eye balls as soon as sunrise happens allowing me to have a natural wake up without the need for caffeine and artificial sounds.The roller is dead quiet when it’s gliding across the curtain rod, leaving behind nothing but the ASMR sounds of silver curtain rings dragging on the surface of a powder coated steel pole. It really soothes the soul in the morning.The battery is basically eternal. It runs twice a day, opening the curtains for the sunrise and closing the curtains for sunset. Has half a year lifespan according to the documentation so time will tell.All in all, a nice addition to home automation, integrates with a hub, and home assistant which makes it work flawlessly with all routines