How Smart Blinds Are Revolutionizing Office Spaces for Increased Productivity
Smart Blinds offer you the same convenience and efficiency of motorized blinds without requiring custom home wiring. A built-in motor is activated by a remote control, an app or your voice and does the heavy lifting of raising or lowering your window treatments. Smart window treatments can also be integrated with your existing smart home automation systems like Google Assistant, Alexa, IFTTT and HomeKit to give you full control of them from any device.
Smart blinds have unique features
Some smart blinds have unique features that set them apart from your run of the mill blinds and shades. For example, some allow you to set schedules that open and close them at specific times of day based on sunrise and sunset. They can also automatically shut down when you leave the house and open again when you get back, thanks to geofencing.
Smart blinds also operate without cords
Many smart blinds also operate without cords, making them kid friendly and less likely to trip over. Some even have sensors that prevent them from opening when it’s windy or rainy outside, which is perfect for homes with kids and pets. They can also be remotely controlled to make it appear as if your house is occupied, which is an effective deterrent for burglars.
Several manufacturers sell these devices
You can buy a complete set of smart blinds that include the hub, remote controls and shades on Amazon or at your local hardware store. However, you can also convert existing blinds into smart ones for a fraction of the cost by adding the right adapter. Adapters work by connecting to the existing cords or chains of your window treatments and communicating with your smart home hub. Several manufacturers sell these devices, including Eve and iHome.
HomeKit-compatible Smart Bridge
Most Smart Blinds are compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit, but the options vary by brand. For example, Lutron offers off-the-shelf smart blinds and shades in a variety of colors and styles including blackout sets. They’re controlled by their own app or the HomeKit-compatible Smart Bridge. The company also offers its own remotes that can be used to control your blinds manually.
Smart blinds are designed to be installed
Some smart blinds are designed to be installed in the frame of your existing window coverings, while others are made specifically for installation on your windows. These often include a track or mounting system that holds your existing shade and has the smart motor attached to it, so you can simply attach your existing remote controls or use your smartphone to control them.
Conclusion
You can choose between a hub that’s directly compatible with certain smart hubs like SmartThings and SmartAlarm, or one that’s more generic and works with all major smart home systems. You can also opt for a hybrid model that’s compatible with both smart hubs and your existing infrared or radio frequency remotes. This is the option that you’ll want if you plan to use your smart blinds for more than just controlling them remotely, or if you’re planning to integrate them with other smart devices in your home.
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