SwitchBot Blind Tilt Motorized Blinds - Smart Electric Blinds, Automatic Blind Opener and Closer, Solar Powered, Light Sensing Control, Add Hub Mini to Make it Compatible with Alexa & Google Home

Blind opener. The blind opener works just as expected. The directions were clear and walked through each step. I like the ability to link with Alexa to control with voice, the ability to set different scenes to control devices at once, and the quick action buttons in the app. I also like the ability to open to a specific tilt degree and set a schedule. At first the blinds didn't connect to the hub, but after waiting a few hours, they finally connected on their own. Would recommend.

Took me about 45 minutes to install since I went step by step very carefully so as not to mess up. If I purchase additional Blind Tilts the installation will probably take only 10 minutes. The product performs exactly as described. It changes the blind angles fairly slowly but speed really isn't needed anyway and slower movement will hopefully translate to longer trouble free lifespan. Initially I hooked up the supplied solar panel but the Blind Tilt didn't recognize it. I did some research and theorized that the Blind Tilt firmware was at version 1.2 while the latest version 2.0 was needed to support the solar panel and associated light sensor. I could not find anyway to upgrade the firmware so I submitted a support request to Wonderlabs. The very next morning I discovered that there was a firmware upgrade awaiting installation into my Blind Tilt. I went through the upgrade and now the solar panel is charging the unit (when there's bright enough sunlight). Overall the Blind Tilt is working great! Discovering that the firmware was out of date was disappointing but Wonderlabs took care of that literally overnight. I've set the unit up to automatically open every morning and close every evening so I'll see over the next few weeks if it performs reliably and also if the solar panel keeps the unit charged. I've added the Alexa integration and that also works great. I've mounted it to a six foot wide by five foot high window blind that is about four years old. The Blind Tilt gear motor did not seem to be "laboring" at all when it went from down close to up close, so I think it could handle even larger blinds if it needed to. A note about the process of mounting the solar panel to your window via the self adhesive pad. I cleaned the glass with the supplied alcohol wipe then peeled the backing off of the self adhesive strip and began to position the panel towards the top of the window. I inadvertently slightly touched the pad to the glass while moving the panel into position and it stuck instantly and I couldn't pull it back off (without risking damage) so the solar panel is mounted at an angle a few inches from where I panned to place it. Oh well!!! :) So use some extra care when you reach this step.If it survives my "trial" period I will probably purchase several more since I have the same Horizontal Blinds on every window in my house! It's appears to be a well designed, sturdy product that is providing a lot for its relatively low price. I will update if things change!May 26,2025 update: I ended up buying seven more these to automate the four blinds in my livingroom and three blinds in my bedroom. Installation went great on all of them and they all work fine. The only issue I’ve run across is with the Alexa integration. I don’t know if my blinds are unique but when they are “closed up” they block light much better than when they are “closed down”. Unfortunately, Alexa can open or close them just fine with voice commands but they always “close down” which means I have to go into the SwitchBot app and command a “close up” or else live with the light leaks!

Honest review from a person who bought 16 of them.1) I am a smart home tech guy. I have nearly everything connected in my home, 150+ devices and connections. I will give an honest assessment and not from a know it all perspective.2) Installation is really easy. Clipping the gear on the wand is the hardest part and a pair of plyers helps.3) The app seems well built. I like the options for Scenes to build an automation for each blind setting across all blinds.4) Device groups is beta but honestly works fine if YOU ARE WITHIN RANGE.5) The app doesNOT connect to the blinds individually or in groups if you are more than 10-15 feet away. At all. Zero chance.6) Automations seem to work Ok From the app regardless of where you are. Setup a schedule and the blinds will work flawlessly. Want to open one blind from the app from your work? Nope.7) Hubs don't matter. By 11 or buy 1. Same connectivity.8) Buy the remote control. Same proximity issues as the app, but if you create a Scene to move all at once, it works great.9) I spray painted mine to match the blinds and they still connected the same.10). Does not play well with Alexa. At all. Don't bother. Just use the automation and schedules in the app.11) If you have 21 windows on your first floor like me and you want something that just works like clockwork on a schedule, with extremely minimal involvement ONCE setup, and you don't want to pay 350+ per window for something factory installed, this is for you. I would recommend if you are ehhh.. so-so savvy, but not for those who are technically inept.12) I have the window solar battery and after 6 weeks, they are about 15% depleted with 85% remaining. They move 3 times daily.. open, open more,close.

The device works great. It was also packaged very nicely and came with all necessary parts. The printed instructions were very clear and appreciated. Adding the device to the app, operating, and setting schedules was straightforward as well. The whole experience was very polished and slick.I will say that my rod was in between L and XL size. I initially tried the XL tape but it was too small, so I went with the L piece. It was very tight and I had to clamp it shut using pliers, so be prepared for that if you are in a similar position.Love the solar panel charging. I'll update if I encounter any problems.I think they are kind of expensive for what it is though. Would prefer it around $50.

I bought this as an alternative to the Somfy blinds motors I got for my bedroom. The Somfy's are great, fast and quiet but very expensive. Each one was $170. For $170 I got 3 Switchbots for my upstairs home theater room.The Switchbots were very easy to install, although they are visible whereas the Somfy's are invisible (inside the blinds tray at the top). They are Bluetooth instead of WiFi which means long battery life and better reliability. They are quite a bit louder than the Somfy and MUCH slower. But, if you can live with that, they are fine.