SwitchBot Curtain 3
VERDICT
The easiest way to automate your windows. Period. SwitchBot has fixed the main issues of the previous models (noise and strength). The Curtain 3 can push heavy velvet curtains effortlessly, and the new "QuietDrift" mode is so silent you won't even hear it moving. Pair it with the solar panel, and you can forget it exists.
The Big Picture
Installing motorized blinds usually involves drills, wiring, and high costs. The SwitchBot Curtain 3 installs in 30 seconds. You literally clamp it onto your existing curtain rod or rail. It hides behind the fabric and uses a rubber roller to slide the curtain open or closed based on sunlight, time, or voice commands.
🤫 QuietDrift™ Mode
The Upgrade: Old robot curtains sounded like RC cars.
How it works: This mode moves the curtain incredibly slowly (about 5mm per second). It’s so slow that the motor noise is virtually imperceptible (under 25dB). It’s perfect for waking up gently as the light slowly creeps into the room.
☀️ Solar Charging 3.0
Set and forget.
Efficiency: The new solar panel hangs discreetly behind the curtain facing the window. It works even in low-light conditions (cloudy days), keeping the battery topped up indefinitely so you never have to take the robot down to charge it.
✅ The Pros
- Strength: Can push curtains weighing up to 15kg (33lbs).
- Installation: Zero tools required; fits Rod, U-Rail, and I-Rail.
- Matter Support: Works with Apple HomeKit (requires SwitchBot Hub 2).
- Wake-Up Mode: Best natural alarm clock replacement.
❌ The Cons
- Hub Needed: To use voice control or Matter, you must buy the extra Hub 2.
- Telescoping Rods: Struggles slightly with "bumps" on extending rods (needs a special metal sticker adapter).
- Size: It's a bit bulky; you need to hide it behind a pleat.
🤔 Should you buy it?
YES if you want automated curtains without the hassle of hiring a contractor.
NO if you are building a new house (built-in motorized rails like Aqara Curtain Driver E1 look cleaner and are quieter).
See the showdown: SwitchBot Curtain 3 vs. Aqara Curtain Driver E1 Comparison