Pre-orders are now available on Kickstarter for global customers, and backers are expected to receive their products before Christmas at the earliest.
SwitchBot Blind Tilt: Specifications
With Blind Tilt, gone are the days you have to open and close your window’s blinds manually. This is a smart blind that will automatically open and close blinds on schedules or with smart home commands. The cool thing about Blind Tilt is that it is the easiest smart blind to set up and use; it also runs on solar power. You need a few minutes to complete the entire setup. The good thing about this is no need to dismantle a single part from the existing blind. Let’s look at the specifications of the new all-new Blind Tilt by SwitchBot. The Blind Tilt is made up of ABS with UV coating. Available in White, the Blind Tilt works perfectly with horizontal window blinds that have the twisting wand mechanism. For the best performance, your blinds should be less than 3 meters long, and the twisting wand’s diameter should be between 6.3 mm and 12mm, according to SwitchBot. You do not require any complex or heavy tools to set it up, and it will take you just a few minutes to get it up and to run. Setting it up is easy as 1 2 3.
Install the provided Adaptor and Coupling for the Blind Tilt.Attach the main controller unit.Finally, connect the included solar panel to the unit to power the Blind Tilt.
All of this can be done with your existing blinds, provided that they are compatible with Blind Tilt and you do not have to dismantle anything from your blinds.
Blind Tilt- Features
Now that you know how easy it is to set up the Blind Tilt from SwitchBot, it’s time to take a look at its unique features. Once you install it, you can set up and adjust various schedules and timers to let Blind Tilt automatically open or close as per your requirements. Blind Tilt powers itself via the included solar panels- making it an eco-friendly smart blind that recharges itself using sunlight. In case of no sunlight, you can always charge its battery via Type-C, which will last for months. The Blind Tilt can also push up to 17 pounds (8kgs) of curtains, and the user can choose between Silent and Performance modes.
Blind Tilt: Connectivity and Setup
Blind Tilt can be controlled and set up using the Blind Tilt app, which is available for Android, iPhone, and Apple Watch. The app is compatible with Android devices running Android 5.0 and up. iOS devices need to be running on iOS 11 or newer. As for the Apple Watch, your watch needs to be on watchOS 2.2 and above. The Blind Tilt can be controlled by using the SwitchBot NFC Tag. Multiple Blind Tilts can also be controlled by using the SwitchBot Remote. These products are sold separately and can be purchased via the SwitchBot website.
Blint Tilt- Upcoming Features
SwitchBot has also revealed a number of features that will be available when the Blind Tilt reaches the backers of the Kickstarter program and its customers who will be receiving the products in December. Here is the list of upcoming features for the Blind Tilt.
Blind Tilt- Pricing and Availability
This easy, eco-friendly, smart blind is available via Kickstarter. The product is available at its discounted pre-sale price of $69. There are also interesting bundles for you to choose from. Customers will be receiving their Blind Tilts starting in December. Blind Tilts is the perfect choice for those planning on retrofitting their existing window blinds. Since the product uses solar power to charge, It’s eco-friendly, and you don’t have to worry about setting up a separate power source just for Blind Tilt.
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