Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Smart Curtains are one of those things I avoided simply because I thought I was going to have to buy new curtains and hardware. But turns out Switchbot makes it easy.
I'm sure you have seen these little robots before., But I finally got my hands on some thanks to the team at Switchbot, and had a chance to integrate them with Home Assistant.
And I want to walk you through how to do that. But for those of you not interested in Switchbot, there is a section in this video with a tip that might be a big help for those of you with an Amazon Echo...
Video Chapters:
00:00 - Smart Curtains made Easy with Switchbot and Home Assistant.
02:00 - Setting up the Switchbot Curtain Robots
04:29 - Do you need the Switchbot Mini Hub?
05:17 - The Switchbot Home Assistant integration
07:55 - Using the Switchbot API makes things better!
11:48 - Use Home Assistant instead of your voice to issue commands to your Amazon Echo
Things Referenced in this video (Affiliated Links Be Here):
Get Switchbot gear: switch-bot.com/?sca_ref=1554388.lp5IG0HlPL
Use JEFF10 for a discount. Also, I earn a commission on anything you buy there with that link but it doesn't increase your price.
TP LINK UB 400 - amzn.to/3pOb1aU
Switch Bot API Discussion - community.home-assistant.io/t/switch-bot-api-integration/270550/9
My Switch Package: github.com/thejeffreystone/home-assistant-configuration/blob/master/config/packages/switchbot.yaml
Some things to Copy and Paste easier:
Curl Command: curl -H "Authorization: API_KEY_HERE" api.switch-bot.com/v1.0/devices
#switchbot #homeassistant #slackerlabs
Who am I?
My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets.
Follow Me:
Github - github.com/thejeffreystone
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Desk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40
Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cp
Newer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejd
Dazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5y
Audio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chK
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Smart Curtains are one of those things I avoided simply because I thought I was going to have to buy new curtains and hardware. But turns out Switchbot makes it easy.
I'm sure you have seen these little robots before., But I finally got my hands on some thanks to the team at Switchbot, and had a chance to integrate them with Home Assistant.
And I want to walk you through how to do that. But for those of you not interested in Switchbot, there is a section in this video with a tip that might be a big help for those of you with an Amazon Echo...
Video Chapters:
00:00 - Smart Curtains made Easy with Switchbot and Home Assistant.
02:00 - Setting up the Switchbot Curtain Robots
04:29 - Do you need the Switchbot Mini Hub?
05:17 - The Switchbot Home Assistant integration
07:55 - Using the Switchbot API makes things better!
11:48 - Use Home Assistant instead of your voice to issue commands to your Amazon Echo
Things Referenced in this video (Affiliated Links Be Here):
Get Switchbot gear: switch-bot.com/?sca_ref=1554388.lp5IG0HlPL
Use JEFF10 for a discount. Also, I earn a commission on anything you buy there with that link but it doesn't increase your price.
TP LINK UB 400 - amzn.to/3pOb1aU
Switch Bot API Discussion - community.home-assistant.io/t/switch-bot-api-integration/270550/9
My Switch Package: github.com/thejeffreystone/home-assistant-configuration/blob/master/config/packages/switchbot.yaml
Some things to Copy and Paste easier:
Curl Command: curl -H "Authorization: API_KEY_HERE" api.switch-bot.com/v1.0/devices
#switchbot #homeassistant #slackerlabs
Who am I?
My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets.
Follow Me:
Github - github.com/thejeffreystone
Twitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabs
On the Web - slacker-labs.com
And if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit -
Buy a Slacker Labs T-shirt: slacker-labs.com/shop
One Time Donation:
Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabs
Cash App: $slackerlabs
Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut
.
Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US
Video Gear:
Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPH
Desk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40
Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cp
Newer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejd
Dazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5y
Audio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chK
Gimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoe
Music - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6m
Video Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
