SwitchBot
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Pros
- If it is possible turn both keys independently when you insert them you can use smarts locks like nuki, switchbot or the like.
- Parent context: Do you have a double track like in the picture? I don’t know how "fat" the switchbot is. I fear it might be crammed. Reply: Similar - not joined as one solid piece like that, but a similar width apart maybe a little more...
- I looked at multiple solutions and still haven’t found a retrofit option better than Switchbot. I just ordered a bunch more of them to cover the rest of the house.
- Keep your dumb one and get a switchbot.
- I have a gas fireplace with a Switchbot connected to it
Cons
- ❌ Switchbot, key turner
- I’ve got a love hate relationship with SwitchBot.
- I thought switchbot had something like that. Not sure.
- Switchbot is still cheaper... But their customer service is atrocious
- I think there isn't an easy way to install it in my case, in case I'll try with a switchbot that imitates the pressing finger... in theory it should have a timer like press for 40 seconds
Sentiment
37 positive (61%) · 11 mixed (18%) · 13 negative (21%)
Trust + time weighted score: +43% · raw score 39%
What redditors said (10 of 61)
If it is possible turn both keys independently when you insert them you can use smarts locks like nuki, switchbot or the like.
❌ Switchbot, key turner
Parent context: Do you have a double track like in the picture? I don’t know how "fat" the switchbot is. I fear it might be crammed. Reply: Similar - not joined as one solid piece like that, but a similar width apart maybe a little more that that, I only have switchbot on the inner track with the heavy curtains - I haven’t bothered to automate the sheer curtains behind them.
I looked at multiple solutions and still haven’t found a retrofit option better than Switchbot. I just ordered a bunch more of them to cover the rest of the house.
Keep your dumb one and get a switchbot.
I have a gas fireplace with a Switchbot connected to it
I’ve got a love hate relationship with SwitchBot.
Yes, I second this. This is probably the best way to do it. It works for me.
Switchbot is the easiest
A switchbot would probably do it
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