Okay, so I finally caved and got the SwitchBot Curtain 3 for my bedroom. First impression? This thing is LEGIT. No drilling, no fuss—just clip it on and boom, smart curtains. The motor is surprisingly strong (handles my blackout curtains like a champ) and the silent mode is *chef’s kiss* for light sleepers.

But here’s the tea: you NEED the Hub if you want voice control. The product page lowkey buries this detail. Without it, you’re stuck using their app (which is decent but… Alexa exists). Pro tip: spring for Hub 2 if you’re in the Apple ecosystem—HomeKit integration works flawlessly.

The magnetic position stickers? Genius for calibration but kinda ugly when curtains are open. Also, the white plastic clashes with my dark curtain rod—wish they offered color options.

After 2 months: Battery life is insane (still at 60% with daily use), solar panel works better than expected, and ‘Hey Siri, goodnight’ closing my curtains never gets old. Worth the splurge if you hate morning curtain struggles!