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HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot’s Curtain Track 4 is the easiest smart curtain retrofit yet

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Briefings

SwitchBot released the SwitchBot Curtain Track 4 to address the inconvenience of charging smart curtain motors by allowing a battery module to detach from the track, keeping the motor in place. This update simplifies installation by eliminating the need to remove the entire motor or run long charging cords. The product was announced in November 2026, though specific performance metrics and long-term reliability data remain unverified.

Key points

• The SwitchBot Curtain Track 4 includes a detachable battery module that allows the motor to remain installed while the battery is removed for charging, solving the common issue of long charging cords or full motor removal.
• The product was announced in November 2026, but no specific performance metrics, battery capacity, or long-term reliability data are provided in the available evidence.

Context

Smart curtain motors often require users to remove the entire motor or run lengthy USB charging cords, which is inconvenient. SwitchBot's new Curtain Track 4 aims to simplify this process by enabling a detachable battery module, though specific performance metrics and long-term reliability data remain unverified.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single sentence describing the product's design change. Specific performance metrics, battery capacity, and long-term reliability data are not provided. The announcement date is November 2026, but no specific performance metrics or long-term reliability data are available.

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