Hey everyone, I wanted to share my recent experience transitioning from the Switchbot integration to Matter control for my Switchbot Blind Tilt devices. I’ve been using Home Assistant for a while now, and while the Switchbot integration worked well, I wanted to explore Matter for better compatibility and reliability.
Initially, I noticed some inconsistencies in how the blinds were controlled. With the Switchbot integration, I could set the tilt position using set_cover_tilt_position, but switching to Matter required a different approach. I had to switch to using set_cover_position instead, which was a bit confusing at first. I also encountered some API errors when trying to use tilt-related commands, which made me stick with the position-based control.
After some experimentation and consulting the Home Assistant documentation, I figured out that Matter uses a slightly different model for cover positions. It took a bit of tweaking, but I managed to get everything working smoothly. The key was understanding that the position parameter in Matter corresponds to the actual tilt angle, which made it easier to control the blinds consistently.
One thing I learned is the importance of checking the entity attributes in Home Assistant. By examining the attributes, I could see how the position was being interpreted, which helped me fine-tune my automations. I also found that using templates to map the desired tilt positions to the correct position values was a great workaround for maintaining the same functionality I had with the Switchbot integration.
Overall, the transition to Matter has been worth it. The integration is more stable, and I appreciate the broader compatibility that Matter offers. If anyone else is going through a similar switch, I’d recommend taking the time to understand how the position parameters work in Matter and leveraging templates if needed. Happy automating! 