You can automate your blinds and window coverings on any budget, from retrofit devices to gorgeous custom window shades. Our experts have found the best smart blinds to consider for your home. John ...

Is there anything lovelier than natural light? Unfortunately, Mother Nature’s rays aren’t as easy to control as your simple on/off switch. Or, at least, they weren’t. Smart home developers have been ...

Smart blinds used to be an overtly expensive luxury, with a big, clunky remote and needing an installation company to come over and set it up. But now, you can buy smart, motorized blinds ...

If you want to get the most out of your investment in automated window shades or blinds, you’ll want to take advantage of any voice command controls that may be available for use. Being able to raise ...

ThirdReality’s inexpensive smart blinds feature Zigbee connectivity, but they fall short on aesthetics and options. Outfitting a home with smart window shades can be an expensive proposition, with ...

One of the biggest headaches of installing smart window shades is figuring out how to power the motors. Relying on AC power requires an ugly wall wart and hiding the resulting wires, but relying on ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Serena Motorized Shades by Lutron allow me to control the blinds in my office with my voice, with my phone or open and close on a schedule. Serena Shades are the most useful smart home upgrade I’ve ...

Setup of the SmartWings motorized shades definitely took some doing. The included screws were so soft that they were stripped right away. Still, we got them installed. Then, getting them up and ...

With SmartWings’ Motorized Linen Roman Shades, you can simply use a remote control or a smartphone app to make adjustments. Set them to open or close at specific times of day, or just use voice ...

Smart home technology can make hard-to-reach windows like these easier and safer to cover when needed. Window coverings are often an afterthought in home design and remodeling, but they shouldn’t be.

I never once dreamed of having automated blinds until one day when Smartwings reached out for a review. I was hesitant at first because I live in a rental, but then I thought I'd for sure get my ...