Smart Home · Smart Curtain Robots
Do smart curtain robots need a hub to work with Alexa or HomeKit?
Reviewer consensus
Usually yes. The SwitchBot curtain openers work over Bluetooth and app out of the box, but voice control through Alexa, Google Home, or HomeKit (via Matter) requires adding a SwitchBot hub. The Aqara Curtain Motor E1 strictly requires an Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub and will not pair with hubs from other brands, something verified-purchase reviewers repeatedly note.