SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod Supports Matter User Manual

SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod Supports Matter

Product Information

Specifications

• Supports curtain tracks with a diameter of 15 to 40 mm
• Requires Bluetooth 4.2 or later for connectivity

Product Usage Instructions

Package Contents

• Main Unit
• Type-C Cable
• Reset Tool
• Hook Pair (Rod) Clip
• Wet Wipe
• Beads Fixer (beads installed)
• Magnet Attachment (for positioning)

List of Components

• Hook Snap
• Hook Arm (Rod)
• Hook Rubber Roller
• Add Device Button
• Reset Button
• Indicator Light
• Type-C Charging Port

Preparation

1. Ensure you have a smartphone or tablet with Bluetooth 4.2 or later.
2. Download the latest version of the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
3. Create or sign in to your Switch Bot account.
4. Ensure the SwitchBot Curtain 3 is fully charged.

Installation For Ring Top Curtains

1. Fully close your curtain and remove the first curtain hook from the ring.
2. Install two detachable Hooks one by one onto your curtain rod between the first and second ring.
3. Pull one detachable Hook downwards and attach the Main Unit to the Hook.
4. Adjust the Curtain 3 Rod to be perpendicular to the ground and hide it behind the curtain fabric.

For Grommet Curtains

1. Install two detachable Hooks between the first and second ring of your curtain rod.
2. Attach the Main Unit to the Hook and ensure it is firmly attached.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What should I do if the Curtain 3 Rod does not fit my curtain track?

A: Contact customer support at support@switch- bot.com for assistance.

Q: Do I need a SwitchBot Hub for voice control with Cloud Service?

A: Yes, a SwitchBot Hub (sold separately) is required for voice control using Cloud Service.

Dear customer,

• Thank you for purchasing our product. Please read the following instructions carefully before first use and keep this user manual for future reference.
• Pay particular attention to the safety instructions.
• If you have any questions or comments about the device, please contact the customer line.
• ✉www.alza.co.uk/kontakt
• ✆ +44 (0)203 514 4411
• Importer Alza.cz a.s., Jankovcova 1522/53, Holešovice, 170 00 Prague 7, www.alza.cz
• Please read this user manual carefully before using the device.

Package Contents

List of Components

Preparation

• A smartphone or tablet using Bluetooth 4.2 or later.
• The latest version of our app is downloadable via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
• A Switch Bot account, you can register via our app or sign in to your account directly if you already have one.
• A fully charged SwitchBot Curtain 3.
• Please note: If you intend to use Cloud Service for voice control, you will need a SwitchBot Hub (sold separately).

Check your Curtain Track

• SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod supports the curtain track with the following measurements:
• If the SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod does not fit your curtain track, please contact our customer support at support@switch-bot.com.

Installation

Step 1: Add your SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod to our app

• Open our app and sign in to your account. Tap “+” at the top right-hand corner of the home page, find the Curtain icon, and select. Then follow the instructions to add your
• SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod.

Step 2: Install SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod onto your curtain track

Ring Top Curtains

1. Fully close your curtain and remove the first curtain hook from the ring.
2. Install two detachable Hooks one by one onto your curtain rod between the first and second ring.
3. Pull one detachable Hook downwards with one hand and hold the Main Unit (with the SwitchBot logo on it facing indoors) upwards against the rod with another hand. Align the snaps and attach the Main Unit to the Hook. You will hear a clicking sound when firmly attached. Then attach another Hook to the Main Unit.
   • Please note: do not apply excessive force when pulling the Hook downwards without supporting your rod, or your rod may break or detach from your wall.
4. Adjust your SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod to keep it perpendicular to the ground. Hang your curtain back in place and hide the SwtichBot Curtain 3 Rod behind your curtain fabric.

Grommet Curtains

1. Install your SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod at the back of this type of curtain.
2. Install two detachable Hooks one by one onto your curtain rod between the first and the second ring.
3. Pull one detachable Hook downwards with one hand, and hold the Main Unit (with the SwtichBot logo on it facing indoors) upwards against the rod with another hand.
   • Align the snaps and attach the Main Unit to the Hook. You will hear a clicking sound when firmly attached. Then attach another Hook to the Main Unit.
   • Please note: do not apply excessive force when pulling the Hook downwards without supporting your rod, or your rod may break or detach from your wall.
4. Adjust your SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod to keep it perpendicular to the ground.
5. Refer to the picture below to install the bead fixer (with beads installed) at the top of the grommets. Make sure that you clip them to the grommets firmly. Finish by cutting the remaining beads or putting them behind your curtains.
   • If the distance between the clips does not fit your curtains, you can adjust them as shown below.

Tab Top Curtains

• Use the clips provided to help install your SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod on tab-top curtains.
• Close your curtain, and attach a clip on the first tab.
• Attach the remaining clips on other tabs as shown in the picture.
• Beware that all other clips should be attached the opposite way against the first clip, make sure all the clips are sitting on the top of the rod and are aligned with each other.

1. Install your SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod at the back of this type of curtain.
2. Install two detachable Hooks one by one onto your curtain rod between the first and the second ring.
3. Pull one detachable Hook downwards with one hand, and hold the Main Unit (with the SwitchBot logo on it facing indoors) upwards against the rod with another hand.
   • Align the snaps and attach the Main Unit to the Hook. You will hear a clicking sound when firmly attached. Then attach another Hook to the Main Unit.
   • Please note: do not apply excessive force when pulling the Hook downwards without supporting your rod, or your rod may break or detach from your wall.
4. Adjust your SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod to keep it perpendicular to the ground.

Back Tab Curtains

• Use the clips provided to help install your SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod on back tab curtains.
• Close your curtain, and attach a clip on the first tab.
• Attach the remaining clips on other tabs as shown in the picture.
• Beware that all other clips should be attached the opposite way against the first clip, make sure all the clips are sitting on the top of the rod and are aligned with each other.

1. Install your SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod at the back of this type of curtain.
2. Install two detachable Hooks one by one onto your curtain rod between the first and the second ring.
3. Pull one detachable hook downwards with one hand, and hold the Main Unit (with the SwitchBot logo on it facing indoors) upwards against the rod with another hand.
   • Align the snaps and attach the Main Unit to the Hook. You will hear a clicking sound when firmly attached. Then attach another Hook to the Main Unit.
   • Please note: do not apply excessive force when pulling the Hook downwards without supporting your rod, or your rod may break or detach from your wall.
4. Adjust your SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod to keep it perpendicular to the ground.

Step 3: Install Magnet Attachment

• The magnet attachment will help your SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod run precisely to close your curtains in future operations. Follow the steps below to install the magnet attachment before route calibration.
• To ensure the magnet attachment firmly attaches to your track surface, please use the wet wipe provided to clean the surface first. Dirst or dust will affect adhesion and may cause dropping at a later time.

Situation 1: A rod bracket is holding the rod at the closed position

1. Remove the magnet attachment from the liner. Stick it to the bottom of the road along the bracket, with the magnet piece inside parallel with the rod.
   • If you use double-sided curtains, stick two magnet attachments along both sides of the middle bracket symmetrically.
2. Pull your SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod, make it roll onto the magnet attachment, and stop within the area as shown in the picture.
3. Hide your SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod behind your fabric curtain to finish.

Situation 2: Double-sided curtains without a bracket in the middle

1. Fully close your curtains. Use the red long sticker to mark the middle position.
   • Please note: only using your eyes to measure the position may cause deviation. Please be sure to use the provided sticker.
   • Open your curtains. Peel off the tape liners of your magnet attachments, and stick them along both sides of the dotted line symmetrically.
   • Please note:
   • a. Two magnet attachments need to be close to each other, wrapping the rod at the bottom.
   • b. The magnet pieces inside the attachments need to be parallel with the rod.
   • Pull your two SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod devices separately, make them roll onto the magnet attachment, and stop within the area as shown in the picture.
   • Remove the red sticker. Hide your SwitchBot Curtain 3 Rod behind your fabric curtains to finish.

Step 4: Calibration

• After you have installed SwitchBot Curtain 3, you will need to calibrate your device to set its route on your curtain track. Please follow the instructions in our app to make sure that the actual movement of your curtain is the same as the animation in the app. You can choose to recalibrate your device or change its opening directions whenever you want by navigating to Curtain > Settings > Calibration.
• Please note: You can group two SwitchBot Curtain 3 devices should you plan to open your curtains from the middle. Before you calibrate, please make sure the positions of both devices are the same as shown in our app.

Control Methods

App Control

• Open and close your curtains with just the tap of a button. We offer intuitive app control for iOS and Android users, with weekly/bi-weekly updates. OTA firmware updates are also available to give you a better user experience.

Touch & Go

• When SwitchBot Curtain 3 senses you drawing your curtains (more than 5cm in distance), your device will automatically open or close depending on where your device is. For double-sided curtains, you need to pull one side to activate.
• Please note: you can turn this feature off on the Advanced Settings page of your device at any time.
• 5cm lowers the possibility of false triggers by foreign objects, pets, children, etc.

Home Automation Using Voice Commands

• You can link multiple third-party smart assistants to your SwitchBot account to control your SwitchBot Curtain 3 or trigger scenes using voice commands.

How to realize voice control and home automation:

• Connect your smartphone or tablet to the Internet.
• Set up a SwitchBot Hub (sold separately)
• Turn on Cloud Services via the SwitchBot Curtain 3 Settings page.
• Link third-party services to your SwitchBot account.
• SwitchBot Hub requires (sold separately)

Using Your Device with SwicthBot Remote

• A wireless remote to place anywhere.
• You can also control your SwitchBot Curtain 3 using SwitchBot Remote (sold separately) with two buttons located on the remote that can be set as an action via our app.
• One remote can also control 2 SwitchBot Curtain 3 devices that have been grouped. Please refer to the user manual or Remote for more information.

Device Settings

Light Sensor (Solar Panel)

• By connecting your SwitchBot Curtain 3 to the SwitchBot Solar Panel (sold separately), you can set up automations based on the light level data.
• The light level curve will tell you the optimal period of sunlight in a day and you can set the automatic charging schedule accordingly for your SwitchBot Curtain 3.

Delay

• You can set a delay for a countdown action including countdown time, percentage of opening or closing, and Motion mode.

Schedules

• You can set up to 5 Schedules locally on your device, or unlimited Schedules when used with a SwitchBot Hub. You can set the day, time, percentage of opening or closing, and Motion mode.

Charging, Firmware Upgrades, and Resetting Factory Settings

Charging

• It takes about 6.5 hours to fully charge your device battery and this can last for up to 8 months after one full charge.
• You may also purchase a SwitchBot Solar Panel to charge using sunlight.

1. A 5V 1A adapter is required to charge your device.
2. Battery life is tested by opening and closing 8 kg (17 lbs) curtains on a 3-meter-long track once a day under temperature conditions of 25°C. Actual battery life may vary depending on different conditions.
3. With only 3 hours per day exposed under sunlight that can cast a clear shadow, our new SwitchBot Solar Panel can generate sufficient power to sustain your SwitchBot Curtain 3 forever.
   • The upgraded Solar Panel greatly improved efficiency even under weak sunlight. As long as your window can receive sunlight, we recommend purchasing our Solar Panel to charge your device.
   • This way, you can ensure that your SwitchBot Curtain 3 remains powered and ready to use whenever you need it.

Firmware Upgrades

• To improve user experience, we will regularly release firmware updates to introduce new functions and solve any software defects that may occur during usage.
• When a new firmware version is available, we will send an upgrade notification to your account via our app.
• When upgrading, please make sure your product has sufficient battery and make sure your smartphone is within range to prevent interference.

Resetting Factory Settings

Use the reset tool provided to press and hold the Reset button for 3 seconds until the indicator light is visible and then release it.

Specifications

Please note: we recommend using your device in room temperature conditions only.

1. SwitchBot Solar Panel is sold separately.
2. Battery life was tested under conditions of opening and closing an 8 kg (17lbs) curtain on a 3-meter-long track once a day at a temperature of 25°C. Actual battery life may vary.
3. SwitchBot Hub is sold separately.

Warranty Conditions

A new product purchased in the Alza.cz sales network is guaranteed for 2 years. If you need repair or other services during the warranty period, contact the product seller directly, you must provide the original proof of purchase with the date of purchase.
The following are considered to be a conflict with the warranty conditions, for which the claimed claim may not be recognized:

• Using the product for any purpose other than that for which the product is intended or failing to follow the instructions for maintenance, operation, and service of the product.
• Damage to the product by a natural disaster, the intervention of an unauthorized person, or mechanically through the fault of the buyer (e.g., during transport, cleaning by inappropriate means, etc.).
• Natural wear and aging of consumables or components during use (such as batteries, etc.).
• Exposure to adverse external influences, such as sunlight and other radiation or electromagnetic fields, fluid intrusion, object intrusion, mains overvoltage, electrostatic discharge voltage (including lightning), faulty supply or input voltage and inappropriate polarity of this voltage, chemical processes such as used power supplies, etc.
• If anyone has made modifications, modifications, alterations to the design, or adaptations to change or extend the functions of the product compared to the purchased design or use of non-original components.

WEEE

This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste under the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE – 2012/19 / EU). Instead, it shall be returned to the place of purchase or handed over to a public collection point for the recyclable waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. Contact your local authority or the nearest collection point for further details. Improper disposal of this type of waste may result in fines under national regulations.

References

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