SwitchBot Curtains in HOMEKIT With Hoobs + GIVEAWAY!

The SwitchBot Curtain is a great way to make your existing curtains smart. In today's video we are going to discuss how you can expose the SwitchBot Curtain to HomeKit using Hoobs.

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Chapter Titles & Time Codes:
0:00 Overview
1:45 SwitchBot Curtain Features & Options
3:00 Installation & Configuration
4:35 Using with SwitchBot App & Remote
5:20 How to use with HomeKit
6:56 Setup in Hoobs - SwitchBot BLE plugin
11:05 HomeKit Demo w/ Curtain
11:25 Pros & Cons of Hoobs/SwitchBot setup
12:12 Thoughts on SwitchBot Curtain
12:42 SwitchBot Giveaway

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Steps for Using SwitchBot-BLE plugin with HOOBS:
• (In Terminal) Run: sudo apt-get install bluetooth bluez libbluetooth-dev libudev-dev
• (In Terminal) run: sudo apt-get install libcap2-bin
• (In Terminal) run: sudo setcap cap_net_raw+eip $(eval readlink -f `which node`)
• Restart hoobs service.
• Configure Plugin

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ModernDayTech video showing the Smart Things method:

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[obiegarcia]

Perfect Timing!! My wife was looking into these

[ethan.colorado]

If switchbot wants to sponsor a video, they should be willing to add HomeKit support.

[ashleywaltrip]

Good stuff. I use SmartThings to load items into Hoobs so the MiniHub still works. It’s extra step and equipment, but my non smart home friendly family members don’t see it and it just works.

[dannybroddy]

Great video, I have been on the fence with getting these, I am deeply immersed in Homekit. One question after watching the video. I noticed the curtain rod was an extendable one, was there any issue with the SwitchBot moving over the area where the rod size changes?

[GuyStrumtza]

great review 👍 i just bought 1 combo switchbot curtain with your discount so thanks 🤩

[notbearygeekyy]

I really can't justify spending 200 on one curtain.

(coming from the person that spends a shitload on philips hue)

[yendrek]

if I open the application in Homekit I do not see that the position has changed, it can be done

[BuzzingGoober]

Can you tell it to open only one side?

[jackgreenwood-allum]

Great vid. To work with hoobs do you also need the switch bit mini hub? Thanks

[dontcare]

I am using HOOBS on my Raspberry Pi B3 to link all my non HomeKit gear into HomeKit it has had its challenges but has been great so far. Looking forward to adding more fun things to my HomeKit setup

[uniqueflh]

Good review Shane.
Agree that it’s a pretty janky-looking device tho.

Seems like something for the guy who has run out of things to automate...but still wants to automate things.

😏

[hudo]

Hi, can I use the SwitchBot curtain with iOS shortcut without the hub ?

[howarddickson]

Would be good for high clear story window shading.

[nickivenable]

Love your videos. I have HomeKit. What camera system is best and affordable?

[hjparma]

Are they planning to get HomeKit certification any time soon?

[LosFerrer]

Hi Shawn. Love your channel. I installed HOOBS on a Synology (out of the main area of the house) and the problem I see when installing the SwitchBot plugin is that... there is no Bluetooth connection at all!!! So it is impossible to make it work. Am I right?

[carissam]

Struggling pre coffee here. Where’s the link to Eric’s video?

[dakdur]

Can you review TP-Link Kasa with HomeBridge?

[tennsimpson]

Dude, like the content normally. But how can you keep integrity when you are getting paid for the review?

[chrishenley]

If you have an extended rod this will not work. Funny how that does not get called out but I guess when you get it for free you avoid mentioning that kind of stuff... If you are interested in this product, do your research if you are using an extended rod, and don't just count on this guy only.