SwitchBot Blind Tilt Motorized Blinds User Manual

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The SwitchBot Blind Tilt is a smart electric blind motor designed to easily motorize existing horizontal blinds. It features Bluetooth remote control, solar power for extended battery life, and light sensing capabilities for automatic adjustments. When paired with a SwitchBot Hub Mini (sold separately), it offers compatibility with smart assistants like Alexa and Google Home for remote control and group management.

Yini Okufakiwe

The package contains all necessary components for installation and operation:

• Iyunithi Eyinhloko × 1
• Solar Panel (Blind Tilt) × 1
• Type-C Power Cable × 1
• Spare Double-sided Tape (For Mounting Base A) × 1
• Other Accessories × 15 (includes various adapters, mounting bases, cord holder, open flex coupling, user manual, wet wipe, alignment card, adhesive sticker, ejection pin, measurement paper tape)

Image: All components included in the SwitchBot Blind Tilt package, laid out on a surface.

Ulwazi Lokuphepha

• Always unplug the device before installation or cleaning.
• Keep the device away from heat sources and moisture.
• Do not install the device on blinds that are not securely fastened.
• Gcina idivayisi ikude nezingane nezilwane ezifuywayo.
• Always follow the instructions provided with the device.

Ukusetha nokufaka

The SwitchBot Blind Tilt is designed for tool-free installation, making it easy to convert your existing blinds into smart blinds.

1. Ukuhlola Ukuhambisana: Ensure your blinds have a tilt rod with a diameter between 0.25in-0.5in (6.3mm-12mm) and are horizontal blinds (not vertical or with ball chains). Compatible blind size should be less than 3 meters long.


Image: Guide illustrating compatible horizontal blinds with a tilt rod and incompatible vertical or ball-chain blinds.

2. Prepare the Blind: Clean the area of the blind where the device will be mounted. Use the provided measurement paper tape to determine the correct adapter size (S, M, L, XL) for your blind's tilt rod.


Image: A user measuring the blind tilt rod with the provided tool to select the correct adapter size.

3. Attach the Adapter and Coupling: Select the appropriate adapter and attach it to the open flex coupling. Securely fasten it around the blind's tilt rod.

Image: Hands attaching the adapter and coupling to the blind's tilt rod.
4. Faka Iyunithi Eyinhloko: Position the main unit onto the mounting base, ensuring the gears align with the coupling on the tilt rod. The unit should snap into place.


Image: The main unit being mounted onto the blind's headrail, connecting to the tilt rod mechanism.

5. Faka Iphaneli Yelanga: Attach the solar panel to the window glass using the adhesive tape. Ensure it receives ample sunlight for continuous charging. Plug the solar panel's Type-C cable into the main unit.


Image: The solar panel attached to the window glass, positioned to receive sunlight.

6. Download and Calibrate: Download the SwitchBot app from your app store. Follow the in-app instructions to add your Blind Tilt device and perform the calibration process. This involves manually adjusting the blinds to fully closed down, fully open horizontal, and fully closed up positions to teach the device its range of motion.

Video: A detailed guide on unboxing, installing, and setting up the SwitchBot Blind Tilt, including the calibration process via the mobile app.

Imiyalelo yokusebenza

Control your SwitchBot Blind Tilt using various convenient methods:

• Uhlelo lokusebenza lweselula: Use the SwitchBot app to open, close, or adjust your blinds to a specific percentage. The app also allows for customized actions and group control for multiple blinds.

Image: Screenshot of the SwitchBot app interface showing various control options for the blinds, including percentage ukulungiswa.
• Izibali-sikhathi namashejuli: Set up daily schedules within the app to automatically open or close your blinds at specific times, aligning with your daily routine.


Image: Screenshots of the SwitchBot app showing options to set daily schedules for opening and closing blinds.

• Light Sensing Control: The built-in light sensor can automatically adjust the blinds based on external light intensity, helping maintain a constant indoor light level and potentially saving energy.


Image: Screenshot of the SwitchBot app showing the light sensing settings, allowing automatic adjustment based on light levels.

• Voice Control (with Hub Mini): Pair with a SwitchBot Hub Mini (sold separately) to enable voice commands via Alexa, Google Home, and Siri.

Video: Demonstration of controlling SwitchBot Blind Tilt using voice commands via Alexa.
• Remote Control (optional): The blinds can also be controlled via a SwitchBot Remote (sold separately) for quick adjustments.


Image: A person using a SwitchBot Remote to control the blinds.

Isondlo

For cleaning, simply spot clean the device as needed. Ensure the solar panel is kept clean to maximize charging efficiency.

Ukuxazulula inkinga

• Idivayisi Ayiphenduli: Check the battery level in the app. Ensure the solar panel is receiving adequate sunlight or charge the device via the Type-C cable.
• Izinkinga Zokulinganisa: If blinds are not adjusting correctly, recalibrate the device through the app. Ensure manual adjustments during calibration are precise.
• Izinkinga Zokuxhumana: Verify Bluetooth is enabled on your phone and you are within range. If using a Hub Mini, ensure it is powered on and connected to your network.
• Umsindo Ngesikhathi Sokusebenza: The device operates below 35dB. If excessive noise is heard, ensure the device is securely mounted and the tilt rod is not obstructed.


Image: Illustration highlighting the quiet operation of the SwitchBot Blind Tilt, below 35dB.

Imininingwane

Iwaranti kanye Nokusekela

The SwitchBot Blind Tilt comes with a 1-year warranty from the manufacturer. For detailed user instructions and support, please refer to the official user manual available as a PDF document.

You can access the full user manual lapha.