SwitchBot
SwitchBot Roller Shade
- Works with HA
- Local control
- Matter
- Bluetooth
Prices verified September 2026
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A full replacement roller blind (not a retrofit) with width-adjustable fabric, so it suits standard UK window recesses without made-to-measure pricing. At £169.99-£269.99 by size it undercuts professional motorised made-to-measure blinds, which typically run £300-£600+ per window fitted in the UK. It's genuinely DIY: cut the fabric to width with the included tool, fit the brackets, done in under an hour — no electrician needed. Runs on two swappable 18650 batteries good for around eight months per charge, with an optional solar panel accessory for hands-off top-ups on a bright-enough window. Local Bluetooth to HA works hub-free; add a SwitchBot Hub 2 or Hub 3 only if you want Matter (for Apple Home/Alexa/Google) or remote access — a plain Hub Mini without Matter support won't add Matter.
What can Home Assistant control on the SwitchBot Roller Shade?
| Control | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Slider (0-100%) | Set an exact open amount |
| Open / Close / Stop | Button | Full open, full close, or halt mid-motion |
The native switchbot integration (direct Bluetooth, no hub) exposes a single cover entity with position control only (no tilt), and position reads are inverted from what you'd expect — 20% or below counts as "open," above that as "closed." In default Active Bluetooth mode it should auto-discover; Passive mode can't be found via local BLE scan at all and needs a SwitchBot cloud sign-in during setup instead. Add a SwitchBot Hub 2 or Hub 3 and the shade also shows up as a Matter cover entity through the switchbot_matter integration (SwitchBot Matter brand, added in HA 2025.6), which is local push and works alongside — not instead of — the Bluetooth path. Since it's a solid roller shade rather than sheer curtain, a sun-elevation automation nudging it to a partial position (e.g. 30%) at solar noon gives glare control that a simple open/closed automation can't.
Specs
| Install | DIY — drill-mounted brackets, includes fabric-cutting tool |
|---|---|
| Width range | 58-185cm across 4 sizes (S 58-80cm, M 80-110cm, L 110-140cm, XL 140-185cm) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth for direct local control; Matter via a SwitchBot Hub 2 or Hub 3 (sold separately) for Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home |
| Power source | 2x 18650 lithium-ion batteries (2600mAh), USB-C charging, ~8 months per charge; optional solar panel accessory available |
| Fabric options | Ships with 100% blackout fabric; fabric is user-replaceable/interchangeable for light-filtering alternatives |
| Max load capacity | 4kg fabric weight |
| Drop (fabric length) | 220cm fixed length, roll up excess for shorter windows |
How does the SwitchBot Roller Shade compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SwitchBot Roller Shade (this product) | £169.99 | Bluetooth, Matter | Yes | Works with HA |
| Aqara Curtain Driver E1 (Rod) | £89.99 | Zigbee | Yes | Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA |
| Aqara Curtain Driver E1 (Track Version) | £80.99 | Zigbee | Yes | Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA |
| Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1 | £49.99 | Zigbee | Yes | Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the SwitchBot Roller Shade work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The SwitchBot Roller Shade is controlled locally in Home Assistant through a certified "Works with Home Assistant" integration (switchbot), so it keeps working if your internet connection or the SwitchBot cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- Which protocol does the SwitchBot Roller Shade use, and do I need a hub?
- The SwitchBot Roller Shade uses Bluetooth and Matter. To pair it with Home Assistant you need a Bluetooth adapter on your Home Assistant host or an ESPHome Bluetooth proxy; or a Thread border router if it is Matter-over-Thread, or just your Wi-Fi network if it is Matter-over-Wi-Fi. SwitchBot's own hub is not required when you integrate through a certified "Works with Home Assistant" integration (switchbot).
- How much does the SwitchBot Roller Shade cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the SwitchBot Roller Shade is £169.99 at SwitchBot UK. Prices were last checked in September 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.