Best Curtain Bot for your Smart Home!! [HomeKit Edition]

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  • Опубліковано 26 гру 2024

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  • @ShaneCreates
    @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому +37

    If the audio tracks are switching automatically to another language, please tap settings in the video and choose audio track > English.
    Sorry for the inconvenience. This video was translated and dubbed in Spanish and it seems to automatically switch on certain devices.

    • @chadbonadonna3778
      @chadbonadonna3778 2 роки тому

      Thanks for the tip! I was very confused 😂

    • @chaskinsnc
      @chaskinsnc 2 роки тому

      I figured you were trying to teach me Spanish :) Thanks for the heads up.

  • @JustaGamert
    @JustaGamert 2 роки тому +23

    Half a minute in, welcome to Latin America!

  • @waylinnelson
    @waylinnelson 2 роки тому +32

    Great video, just wish you touched on how loud each one is with a close up and distance test.

    • @cefgaray3
      @cefgaray3 Рік тому +1

      I have the SwitchBot. The quiet mode isn’t that quiet. Still trying it out.

  • @jonathancineus6424
    @jonathancineus6424 2 роки тому +2

    I needed to learn about smart curtains, so the first place I came to check was this channel, and I’m not disappointed (as expected). Thanks Shane!

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for the kind words!

  • @TheLongIslanderYT
    @TheLongIslanderYT 2 роки тому +2

    Bought two Aqara curtain drivers during black Friday and received them on the (cyber)Monday after. The way my curtains are set up is that the left curtains are on the biggest rod, and in the middle, the telescopic (smaller) rod begins and that's what the right curtain sits on.
    So what ended up happening was the diameter of the bigger curtain rod was perfect for the left driver, but the telescopic rod was too thin for the right driver!
    Luckily, because it was still Cyber Monday, I bought the Switchbot drivers (and made sure they would work with the telescopic portion) and waiting on them now. Glad to see the Switchbot Homebridge plugin is fairly reliable as of 2022 and can't wait for their hub that supports HomeKit!

  • @Mediiiicc
    @Mediiiicc 2 роки тому +2

    Been waiting for this video. Thanks for the comparison!

  • @cefgaray3
    @cefgaray3 Рік тому

    Thank you Shane. Love your vids. Viva la HomeKitters!

  • @inelonwetrust9169
    @inelonwetrust9169 2 роки тому +5

    Great video, very detailed. I’m glad you mentioned the type of pole with a transition which I have. Hope to grab one of these one day. I like the switchbot the best. Thanks for the great review.

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful.

    • @morells09
      @morells09 2 роки тому +2

      Ya I’m just waiting for that native HK support myself to get the switchbot

  • @GuyStrumtza
    @GuyStrumtza 2 роки тому +5

    as always great review. I'm try the switch bot but doesn't work well for me so I have replaced to the Aqara and now I'm very satisfied

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому +1

      Glad to hear the Aqara is working well for you. Thanks for sharing. Can you specify what didn’t work regarding Switchbot that is now working well with Aqara?

    • @GuyStrumtza
      @GuyStrumtza 2 роки тому +1

      @@ShaneCreates He was unable to close the curtain and after hours with the support they explained to me that the curtain is probably heavy. The robot started to close and in the middle it would just get stuck. The length of the rail is 4 meters but with the Aqara it works very well and now I plan to purchase more for versions of the rod for bedrooms

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому +2

      Nice. The Aqara definitely supports a larger max load, so that would make sense. Thanks for sharing!

    • @74385519
      @74385519 2 роки тому

      @@GuyStrumtza May I ask where you bought the right rod

  • @inelonwetrust9169
    @inelonwetrust9169 Рік тому

    Great review, finally picked up the smartbot.

  • @othermanugg
    @othermanugg 2 роки тому +8

    Great video. Just missing a noise comparaison. Witch one made less noise would have been interesting. I use SwitchBot on U-rail and I found it a bit loud. I’d try the aqara to check if it is more silent I think.

    • @AndrewDee
      @AndrewDee 2 роки тому +1

      aqara is most silent, check other reviews

    • @othermanugg
      @othermanugg 2 роки тому

      @@AndrewDee thank you !

    • @treal512
      @treal512 Рік тому

      Seriously

  • @HeyTechi
    @HeyTechi 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic comparison video Shane! Really good breakdown that must have taken you ages to create!

  • @Console_Yourself
    @Console_Yourself 2 роки тому

    Great video! Thank you for showing these.

  • @speedbird737
    @speedbird737 Рік тому

    @ 08:40 what you talking about? I have SwitchBot Rod 2 and they provide in the box a stick on device to address telescopic poles so switchbot can move freely over the transition part

  • @elsellodesalomon
    @elsellodesalomon Рік тому +1

    Genial Gracias por incluir audio doblado a Español!! Es una nueva opción de UA-cam? O has usado software de tercero? Cuál?

  • @qureshnoordin940
    @qureshnoordin940 2 місяці тому

    Good job on this, help a lot of people like me when trying to make a decision. I just have one question that you might be able to help with. I’m trying to use these on shades I put in the garden that are at an incline of about 20degrees. Would just want to know if you opened, would they stay in place or roll back down ?

  • @vimalramachandran
    @vimalramachandran Рік тому

    Nicely compared and presented. Switchbot is what seems to work for me, Aqara is incompatible with my curtain rod.

  • @Dr_Cole
    @Dr_Cole 2 роки тому +4

    Wonderful video, Shane. I really liked the very literal side by side comparison as I am a research scientist. I also appreciate the balanced approach in your evaluations so as to not favor any product who may have recently been a regular sponsor.
    Recognizing that your home setup is likely to be very different as a frequent product tester, I wonder if you have any input on the range of coverage the G3 hub for Aqara can provide. Right now, the hub is in the front of the house. However, where I might use one of these is in a separate building in the backyard.

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you Dr. Cole. My house is not too large so I haven’t really experienced any range issues with any of the aqara products throughout my house. In previous testing, it wasn’t until I got outside away from the house that I started having issues.
      That said, there’s a good chance the child devices won’t be able to reach the G3 in your scenario. You might consider some of their products that can act as zigbee repeaters, like the wall switch with neutral wire or the smart. Or honestly, if I was you, I’d probably get a separate Aqara hub for the building in the backyard and pair any Aqara devices to that one that are back there.

  • @gr2goire726
    @gr2goire726 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the explanations. I think I'm going to wait until someone puts a native Homekit compatible one without any hub required out there... I would go for the Aqara but I'm not buying a hub just for that.

    • @ottoernst6707
      @ottoernst6707 2 роки тому +2

      definitely hoping for a thread/matter version to get some here.

    • @morells09
      @morells09 2 роки тому +2

      Understandable but if that’s the case, then you’re gonna be stuck waiting a while for a company like Eve or something to make a Thread compatible one. The thing with battery operated IOT devices is that they cannot sustain a WiFi connection due to power requirements so you’re almost certainly going to be looking at a proprietary hub in basically every scenario.

  • @SylvesterWedufia
    @SylvesterWedufia 7 місяців тому

    Does it use remote?

  • @Osirls
    @Osirls Рік тому

    Yes but which is quietest?? Noise is the main reason I'm holding back.
    I don't want to wake up to a groaning motor, I want to wake up to natural sunlight!

  • @jonathh14
    @jonathh14 7 місяців тому

    Did you get a feel for the power of these units?
    I've got a bi-fold with a 3 metre span, will a bot pull that size of curtain??
    Guestimating??

  • @NomanJohan
    @NomanJohan Рік тому +1

    And there is God who made all rod compatible with all female counterpart.

  • @sasaaron
    @sasaaron Рік тому

    hi , for Aqara , price for for 1 piece or a pair? usually curtains are in pairs

  • @vnckd5504
    @vnckd5504 Рік тому

    After installation Zemismart Electric Curtain , can it open or close automatically when pulling by hand same as the Switchbot?

  • @brianminton6461
    @brianminton6461 2 роки тому

    gran video, gracias por hacerlo en español

  • @bbllaakkee
    @bbllaakkee 2 роки тому +1

    you might be able to wrap some colored tape around the rod to help with that transition piece. easy fix if the rod is black! electrical tape for the win

  • @daktusdurggery5505
    @daktusdurggery5505 2 роки тому

    If I have a 6ft wide curtain explain how I’m supposed to get a curtain rod that long that doesn’t have a divider in the middle and isn’t “expanding”?

  • @AZTenor94
    @AZTenor94 2 роки тому

    Would you say that the motors are worth the price point? They all seem to hover around the same range, but there seems to be a wide disparity between battery longevity.

  • @hanzadventure7094
    @hanzadventure7094 Рік тому

    Where to buy?

  • @isleseayou
    @isleseayou 2 роки тому

    I’ve seen your videos on smaller blinds. Didn’t know if there was like a smart motor to add on or what’s out there

  • @isleseayou
    @isleseayou 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Shane. Have you made a video on smart roll up shades? We’re searching for 10 foot tall shades. Gonna need about 20. Needless to say, smart ones would be sweet

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому +3

      Yes I’ve done a video on
      Lutron Roller Shades:
      ua-cam.com/video/1WedRt38j2s/v-deo.html
      And
      Eve Roller Shades:
      ua-cam.com/video/tI70jDOhJ6I/v-deo.html

    • @chaskinsnc
      @chaskinsnc 2 роки тому

      Check out the Ikea smart shades. Much less and get the job done. They do not look as nice as the Lutron but very functional.

  • @piotragowski
    @piotragowski 2 роки тому

    mega test! many thanks!

  • @giovanniturco6428
    @giovanniturco6428 Рік тому

    Hi Shane have you ever tried the SwitchBot solar panels to charge the Aqara E1 Rod curtains if you have did it work

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  Рік тому

      Sorry, I have not tried that.

    • @giovanniturco6428
      @giovanniturco6428 Рік тому

      @@ShaneCreates thanks for reply the other day SwitchBot sent me out the the SwitchBot Hub 2 to test I did notices they was not matter label on the box I did factory reset again no joy if I could send you pictures of the SwitchBot hub 2 on here I would showing no matter logo sorry for being a pain

  • @diogobrancocardoso6165
    @diogobrancocardoso6165 10 місяців тому

    How about loudness?

  • @LukasLiesis
    @LukasLiesis Рік тому

    Can you do the test of how much weight they can push/pull? 12kg of Aqara is on the edge in my case. All motors suggested by curtain sellers do 20kg or even 40kg, when i ask if 12kg is enough everyone doubts if it's any good for night curtains. I wonder what would be battery life running with 12-15kg curtains and how would it perform at all. 12kg is possible with Aqara but will struggle with it or 12kg is all good and it would run even with 16-20kg? Where is real usage limit? That's something i would love to see in video.

  • @xjonasxv
    @xjonasxv Рік тому

    How did you connect it to homebridge? With ble bluetooth. Or openapi account with the hub?
    I would like to know the requirements

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  Рік тому

      I used openapi but now the SwitchBot curtains support Matter (with the Hub 2) and can integrate into homekit natively.

  • @danilolorenzetti712
    @danilolorenzetti712 2 роки тому

    The SwichBot is strong enough to make a glass door open and close? It's a small light door. Thanks

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому +1

      I’m not sure how this would work for a glass door. It doesn’t have a very high load capacity so I’m not sure if it would work.

    • @danilolorenzetti712
      @danilolorenzetti712 2 роки тому

      @@ShaneCreates Thanks for your time but I'm finding automatization for doors way cheaper than the curtain one! Don't know if that's happening across the world but here in Brazil it's and I must say again, WAY CHEAPER. I can't imagine why but it is the truth . Thanks again!

    • @arturvolart9963
      @arturvolart9963 11 місяців тому

      ​@@danilolorenzetti712opa, poderia falar um pouco mais sobre? Vai usar algum aparelho de abrir portas na cortina? Qual a sua ideia?

    • @danilolorenzetti712
      @danilolorenzetti712 11 місяців тому

      @@arturvolart9963 opa! Não cortina mas uma porta de alumínio e vidro, é uma porta balcão de correr e queria automatizar o fechamento ao ligar o ar condicionado e abrir ao desligar o ar. A porta é bem leve. Porquê a pergunta? Vc trabalha com isso? Tem alguma ideia?

  • @mr2ns
    @mr2ns 2 роки тому

    Where can I buy one from Aus? No one ships here.

  • @Cmi1267
    @Cmi1267 2 роки тому

    Should we wait for the switch bot to release one that works natively with HomeKit?

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому

      My understanding is that they’ll be releasing a new Switchbot Hub Mini, that will provide homekit support to connected bluetooth devices, like the SwitchBot curtains. In other words, you shouldn’t need a new SwitchBot Curtain, just the new hub for HomeKit support.

  • @Boinzy476
    @Boinzy476 2 роки тому

    Yeah, but how loud are they?

  • @RamonBalthazar
    @RamonBalthazar Рік тому

    I just bought the SwitchBot and am really annoyed that Siri Shortcuts only work if you have the hub.
    I really do not understand it. My phone is connected locally via bluetooth to the thing.
    Why do I need a hub for this??

  • @deadlypantz2448
    @deadlypantz2448 2 роки тому

    Wt is the best router for fiber optic network

  • @NeilWatkinsfromaccounting
    @NeilWatkinsfromaccounting 2 роки тому +2

    $200 for each set is a lot just to open curtains. I’m a huge HomeKit fan, but that’s a lot to spend for a simple task.

    • @estusflask982
      @estusflask982 2 роки тому +1

      You should see how much smart blinds cost they are like $400-$500 each

    • @NeilWatkinsfromaccounting
      @NeilWatkinsfromaccounting 2 роки тому

      @@estusflask982 yeah, I’ve seen some of them. Crazy expensive. It’s hard to get on board with that.

  • @JohnSmoleskis
    @JohnSmoleskis 2 роки тому +2

    great video. Thanks.
    I got the Swithchbot curtain rod 2. My curtain rod has a join that the motor sometimes has a problem with. The touch and go threw off the calibration after just two times :( Had to recalibrate, which isn't hard. It's just a nuisance. The Homebridge works well for me. Looking forward to the Hub Homekit integration.

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your experience John.

  • @TimDeWaele
    @TimDeWaele 2 роки тому

    I have curtains that I have to pull up with a chain. Is there a solution for that too?

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому

      Yes there are a few. Aqara has the E1 roller shade driver. Zemismart has a similar product. Soma Shades is another that might work. All should work with a pull chain.

  • @therealjonwsmith
    @therealjonwsmith 2 роки тому +1

    I had the issue with my curtains catching on the rod and I think those clips look hideous on the curtains. I have this product that is basically wd40 on steroids, it doesn’t rub off. I carefully wiped it on the top and sides of the rod, now everything moves perfectly.

  • @freedom3eagle
    @freedom3eagle 2 роки тому

    I’m sorry I have confusion due to newbie.. so in order to use any of these products we need a ‘hub’ that from their own company right?
    Even though they are HomeKit compatible or homebridge ?
    I don’t have any devices but want to build up. Which would you company do you recommend ? Aqara? Smart bot? Zemi?

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому

      Yes each needs a hub from their own company. If HomeKit compatibility is important, I’d probably go with Aqara. Many options for hubs and accessories, plus they support all major voice assistants.

    • @freedom3eagle
      @freedom3eagle 2 роки тому

      @@ShaneCreates I have another question that still uncleared to me.
      I found few cameras from Aqara, xiaomi, etc and some product is HomeKit compatible some are not. Since its Wi-Fi models, I can use homebridge to use it with HomeKit even though it is not made for HomeKit right?
      How about storage? I have seen a lot of your videos and others to and got some idea with hub and zigbee but nothing about camera storage.
      Only thing I found out was 200gb I could plan is 2cameras and 2tb iCloud plan is 10+ cameras. How and is there a way to save synology Nas?
      Thank you for all of your video and support

    • @freedom3eagle
      @freedom3eagle 2 роки тому

      @@ShaneCreates I have another question that still uncleared to me.
      I found few cameras from Aqara, xiaomi, etc and some product is HomeKit compatible some are not. Since its Wi-Fi models, I can use homebridge to use it with HomeKit even though it is not made for HomeKit right?
      How about storage? I have seen a lot of your videos and others to and got some idea with hub and zigbee but nothing about camera storage.
      Only thing I found out was 200gb I could plan is 2cameras and 2tb iCloud plan is 10+ cameras. How and is there a way to save synology Nas?
      Thank you for all of your video and support

  • @ricardobranch1375
    @ricardobranch1375 2 роки тому

    Would you recommend Aqara with ZigBee setup or switchbot wth Bluetooth setup?
    I'm deep into an Alexa smarthome but Paul Hibbett converted me to ZigBee lol
    Guess trying to see if Bluetooth is comparable to zigbee or a bad idea

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому

      Typically I'd choose zigbee over bluetooth, but I must admit the Switchbot stuff has all worked really well for me. That said, I do have a lot more Aqara products in my setup all the time, since they do all support HomeKit natively right now.

  • @ctlspl
    @ctlspl 2 роки тому +2

    Bro your audio tracks are messed up.

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому

      Please tap settings in the video and choose audio track > English.
      Sorry for the inconvenience. This video was translated and dubbed in Spanish and it seems to automatically switch on certain devices.

  • @farooquncc
    @farooquncc 2 роки тому

    Hey Shane, is it not possible to expose the Aqara motors to HomeKit if using the G2H (non pro) hub? Not much info out there except one Amazon review that said I would have to get a different/newer hub

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому

      I did not test it with the G2H camera hub, but I would not find anything on their website or documentation stating this as a limitation. Everything says a “hub with zigbee 3.0” which should include the G2H.

    • @farooquncc
      @farooquncc 2 роки тому

      @@ShaneCreates Thanks for the response. That’s what I assumed too. Also, when selecting the hub to add the devices to, the G2H was not an option listed; I had to manually add them via triple clicking the button on the G2H. I’ll keep playing with it and if not I was probably gonna get the G3 soon anyway

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому

      Maybe reach out to Aqara support if you have issues with that, just for an answer. I’ve seen in the past them release a product that only supported all but one or two hubs, and then they added support for the rest via firmware update shortly after. Maybe that’s happening.

    • @farooquncc
      @farooquncc 2 роки тому

      @@ShaneCreates Great idea! I’ll try that, thanks

    • @AndrewDee
      @AndrewDee 2 роки тому

      it's possible, I've added to G2H by clicking the g2h button 3 times. no problems so far

  • @basztmc
    @basztmc 2 роки тому

    can we make stop button for curtain in the same as open or close button?

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому

      If using them in homekit, you can create automations or scenes to open/close them at any point.

    • @basztmc
      @basztmc 2 роки тому

      @@ShaneCreates thanks, no stop action in homekit are sad.

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому +1

      You can stop them wherever you want in homekit. Just use the slider to open or close them and stop wherever you want.

    • @basztmc
      @basztmc 2 роки тому

      @@ShaneCreates now i use stop action on automation in the app (aqara) it can put in to some free button but can’t be the same (by if) with open/close (aqara d1 buttons with)

    • @AndrewDee
      @AndrewDee 2 роки тому +1

      in aqara home you can do it, open/stop/close

  • @anthonyscott5134
    @anthonyscott5134 2 роки тому

    Not sure if you’ll see this since this video is 5 months old, but perhaps someone in the thread will be able to answer this. A while back Shane put up a video where I think he showed how to control a Siri shortcut in HomeKit. Watching THIS video about the Switchbot curtain got me thinking. The Switchbot literature, and I believe Shane in this video, both stated how Switchbot Curtain can be setup in shortcuts and controlled my Siri. If that is true, then according to Shanes’s previous video on controlling a shortcut by means of a HomeKit automation should apply to controlling a Switchbot Curtain shortcut by means of a HomeKit automation. Does this make sense?

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому +1

      Hey Anthony. You really can't control Siri Shortcuts via homekit automations. There are some edge-case workarounds but for the most part it really isn't possible, unfortunately.

    • @anthonyscott5134
      @anthonyscott5134 2 роки тому

      @@ShaneCreates , Ahhh, ok. Thanks ma man! Guess I’ll just have to keep waiting on Switchbot to add HomeKit functionality to its curtain. Wish they’d hurry up!

  • @detaer
    @detaer Рік тому

    The white Tshirt is so well lit. I can see the quality of the fabric, I can see it bunch up at the speakers rippling biceps... His face however isn't lit well at all. Did he do his lighting setup with a black shirt then switch to a white one? Is he selling shirts? Who knows.

  • @carpediemarts705
    @carpediemarts705 Рік тому

    We have had personal computers now for 40 years. Why did this just become a thing post 2020?

  • @eyhtwozed2606
    @eyhtwozed2606 Рік тому

    Still waiting for a company to make one for rod pocket curtain

  • @adityanihlani8804
    @adityanihlani8804 Рік тому

    My curtains are way heavier so I guess will need to install motor. There's no way any of these bots will take that kinda load

  • @UberHackersCom
    @UberHackersCom 2 роки тому

    Your killing me with all of these hubs lol, I would use Accra it it was hubless. I have solar panels on my roof and every watt counts(not really but I do watch my wattage use)

  • @S2580ss
    @S2580ss 2 роки тому

    Was this in Spanish for anyone else?

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому

      Please tap settings in the video and choose audio track > English.
      Sorry for the inconvenience. This video was translated and dubbed in Spanish and it seems to automatically switch on certain devices.

  • @michaelannanack1033
    @michaelannanack1033 2 роки тому +1

    💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰🏠👆🏻

  • @nathanmaximoff
    @nathanmaximoff 2 роки тому

    Aqara support SUCKS! My E1 driver keep reports that is fully closed and, man, I don’t even have a way to factory reset them.
    Garbage

  • @250Rem
    @250Rem 2 роки тому

    Something wrong with you me and you keep on switching over to Spanish to English and starting to drive me crazy not giving me any good info as well

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому

      Please tap settings in the video and choose audio track > English.
      Sorry for the inconvenience. This video was translated and dubbed in Spanish and it seems to automatically switch on certain devices.

  • @antoniuscaesardscandia
    @antoniuscaesardscandia 2 роки тому

    Your voice seems feminine and Spanish 😂

  • @MrKyoo
    @MrKyoo 2 роки тому

    Why is this in Spanish? lol

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 роки тому

      Please tap settings in the video and choose audio track > English.
      Sorry for the inconvenience. This video was translated and dubbed in Spanish and it seems to automatically switch on certain devices.

  • @TtheAlien
    @TtheAlien 2 роки тому

    Can’t speak Mexican

  • @IsendiMichael
    @IsendiMichael Рік тому

    How can I contact u