How Machine Learning Improves the Performance of Smart Curtain Systems

 When paired with a Smart Curtains home hub, your curtains can be automatically opened and closed at specific times of the day, improving your energy efficiency and giving you privacy. These systems also allow you to create custom shade-setting scenes within a room or throughout your home.

The simplest way to motorise your curtains

The simplest way to motorise your curtains is with an app that offers voice or remote control. Many of these devices are compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant so you can simply use your voice to open and close them. You can also control them through a dedicated smartphone app for more detailed controls and to create scheduling routines. Some even include a remote control so you can operate them manually without having to access your smart phone or the app.

 The folds of your curtains and controlled via

SwitchBot offers a curtain rod that can be attached to the folds of your curtains and controlled via their smartphone application for individual movements or on set schedules. For example you can program them to open at sunrise during the winter to let in natural sunlight or to close when you leave the house for work. The device is equipped with a light sensor and can adjust the curtains to best match the brightness of the sun, optimizing their functionality for maximum solar and thermal protection.

 Existing home automation setup

Aqara is another smart curtain system that can be integrated into your existing home automation setup. The system can be controlled using the wizHoma app which supports virtual assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant. It also comes with a remote that offers simple control of the curtains with 3 button commands to open, pause and close. It can be grouped together with up to 15 curtains to be operated as a group and includes a handy feature of Percentage Control, which allows you to open your curtains at a specified percentage over a pre-programmed time period.

 Sunrise or shut off after you have gone to bed for instance

Both of these systems can be connected to your smart home hub and can interact with other smart devices, such as your lights. They can then trigger the other devices to change their settings depending on the status of your curtains. This can be useful when you want your lights to turn on at sunrise or shut off after you have gone to bed for instance.

Another advantage of Smart Curtains is that they are a great addition to your home’s security and safety. They are a deterrent to criminals looking for an easy entry point to your home. They can also reduce noise and heat from the outside by blocking out unwanted street or neighbouring views.

Conclusion

However, one thing to remember is that although these systems are designed with your security and convenience in mind, they can still cost quite a lot to install. For example if you have a single window that needs to be covered you would need to purchase a pair of SwitchBot curtain rods and the hub mini, which adds up to around $250 to make your curtains “smart”. That said, it may be worth considering that these systems are also relatively affordable when compared to other home automation products on the market.