LoraTap WiFi Curtain Switch, Smart Touch Wall Switch Glass Panel Wireless Remote Timer Switch for Motorized Curtain Electric Roller Blinds, Compatible with Alexa Echo and Google Home

Starting with X-10 devices, I have been using home automation since the late 70's. (Not kidding.) For the past twenty years, I have lived in a house that's like a factory building with 30' ceilings and two 14' x 10' interior shades (large awnings, really) that are one floor up. They're motorized, but whenever I wanted to raise or lower them, I would have to go upstairs to flip the switches.A couple months ago, it occurred to me that there must finally be a reasonably priced WiFi switch I could try. That's when I found these Lora Tap switches. I ordered two and got off to to rocky start. One of the switches was missing two screws and the other was D.O.A. So I requisitioned the broken switch's screws and tested the remaining switch on a workbench before officially installing. I was thrilled to find that it worked, so I installed it and ordered a replacement for its inoperable sibling.Despite the inauspicious beginning, I am thoroughly pleased these switches. Specifically...• It has an excellent build quality. Over the past couple of years, I have tried several different brands of WiFi switches — perhaps even a dozen or more — and I like these the best. I appreciate having the terminal blocks for attaching existing wires. Most WiFi switches have their own wires that needed to be twisted with the existing wiring. It can take up a lot of room in already crowded junction boxes. Plus, the terminal blocks on the Lora Tap are really solid and hold onto the wires without damaging them.• The terminal labeling is very clear. There was no need to read the instructions.• The surface of the switch is also clearly labeled with logical symbols, and the switches are quick to respond.• Most importantly, the switch works perfectly.I have endeavored to only have WiFi switches and bulbs that work with SmartLife, so I wasn't thrilled to add another app to the mix, but it does work well and properly syncs to Google Home. That said, if I use "lower" and "raise" as the verbs, Google Home accepts the commands but the shades don't respond. However, saying "open" and "close" works every time. I suspect that's the third-party app.All 'n all, I am thoroughly pleased that I am no longer running up and down the stairs to open and close the shades (awnings), and am sold on the Lora Tap brand (even if it means using another app).Lastly, I appreciate that Lora Tap hasn't filled their listings with fake reviews. For some other brands, I feel like Sherlock Holmes trying to figure out which reviews are real.

The install is fairly straightforward. My only issue is the faceplate must be used and it will not work in a multi gang switch box. The wiring connections are nice. The switch works fine with Alexa except it's all the way open or closed. The smartlife app allows a partial open or close. Overall, I am happy with the switch for allowing remote closing of our lanai shutters if a storm comes up and we are not in our condo.

Excellent product. Easy to install. It works perfect and looks very nice.

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I bought this unit thinking do not work for me, but when arrived and installed, change idea. Looks nice and easy to connect to the internet and all your mobile devices.Works great. Ideal for curtains wall, programmable and easy to use.

Easy to use, looks greatDidn't like the back light. Could be stronger and different color.

Very nice product. Easy to use and very easy to install.

Tried to connect it many times it keep blinking then no connection