More than many other smart-home devices, smart shades feel like a "nice to have" product rather than a must-have. in April, so it may be worth the wait to see how much they’ll cost, and how well they work. Ikea is bringing some smart shades to the U.S. They also work only with Alexa and Google Assistant - which admittedly may be enough for most consumers. MySmartBlinds cost about half as much for a similar-size shade, but you can pick only one style of shade, with just two color options.
There aren't many competitors in the smart blinds space. However, unlike a smart plug or light bulb that might cost $50 tops, smart shades are a serious investment. I liked that I could control them not just with Lutron's app and remote, but with a host of other smart-home systems, too. Bottom LineĮasy setup and robust features makes Serena smart shades a great addition to any smart home. Using IFTTT, you can also create a scenario where the shades will automatically lower if your smart thermostat rises above a certain temperature. MORE: Our Favorite Smart Home Gadgets and Systems I could also group the Serena shades with other devices, so that when I say "Alexa, Goodnight," the shades would drop down, the lights would turn off and the thermostat would lower its temperature. Somewhat confusingly, the Alexa app only has on-screen controls for "Off" or "On," which raises or lowers the blinds completely, but you can also say "lower shades 50 percent," and they’ll close halfway. It's pretty cool to watch them move up and down on their own. My cat looked up in interest the first time the shades moved, but then went back to his nap. There's a low whirring sound as the shades go up and down, but it's quiet enough that it won't wake, say, a sleeping baby. Once installed, the shades responded nearly instantly to both the app and the remote. You can pair the remote with a single shade or have it control all the shades in a single room. The remote is tiny - the size of a pack of gum - but it has buttons that can raise and lower the shades as well as adjust the shades to your desired height. I also opted to get a pico remote ($25), which let me raise and lower the shades without needing to open the app on my phone.
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Then, I paired the shades with the bridge in the Lutron app ( Android and iOS (opens in new tab)).Įven if you aren’t very handy, installation should take no more than 30 minutes. Next, I had to connect the Lutron Bridge to my router with the included Ethernet cable, though I wish the company would develop a Wi-Fi version. The ultra-quiet, precision-controlled EDU controls the movement of a shade, keeps track of the shade’s position and adjusts the shade to the user’s desired preset positions.(Image credit: Lutron) Even if you aren't very handy, installing Serena smart shades should take no more than 30 minutes. They now integrate seamlessly with Lutron Homeworks QS®, Radio RA®, and Caséta® Controls. Our Oasis 2800 Patio Sun Shades and Oasis 2900 Retractable Insect Screens have been redesigned to accommodate the Lutron Electronic Drive Unit (EDU). SHY®Zip zipper-retention side track system.Motorized operation with Somfy or Driven by Lutron™ Systems.We have fabrics exclusively for insect protection that provide minimal sun protection, and we have a whole array of fabrics that provide top shelf sun protection AND seal out insects! And you can still see the sun set because the screen doesn’t block the view.
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customized scene control, and the full line of Lutron wireless shades. The Oasis® Patio Insect Shade does both-blocks the heat and UV rays and seals out insects with an exclusive track system that literally zips you inside, safe and comfortable on your patio at dusk. Gateway system to smart lighting control. Our new Technical Alliance with Lutron Electronics brings best-in-class motorized outdoor shading systems to the luxury home market. Insolroll has been an industry leader in the patio shade business since 1986. Oasis® Engineering, Driven by Lutron™ Control and Versatility
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