Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Smart blinds used to be an overtly expensive luxury, with a big, clunky remote and needing an installation company to come over ...

Smart home upgrades just got smarter—and more energy-efficient. Graywind, a leader in smart window treatments, has unveiled its innovative Manumatic Roller Shade Collection. This breakthrough product ...

Matter-enabled smart shades? Nothing new there, and same goes for smart shades that support Power over Ethernet. But Matter shades that do the PoE trick? That’s new in our book. SmartWings has just ...

Smart shades from SmartWings connect via the Matter over Thread protocol, which makes them responsive, energy-efficient, and Apple Home compatible. Plus, they're a beautiful addition to any home.

Stoneside makes beautiful and luxurious motorized window shades, but its third-party smart technology is not quite as good as what its top competitor offers. The do-it-yourself approach to buying and ...

In attempting to get better sleep, one of the ideas we had was to replace our existing blinds with a blackout solution. While we were at it, upgrading to smart motorized window treatments seemed like ...

It's already hard enough to choose between blinds and shades, but when you add in smart home integration, it can get downright overwhelming. Not only do you have to decide on the type, color, light ...

Earlier this year, I had a chance to use the SmartWings shades that were designed to work with HomeKit. I’ve really enjoyed using them, and it truly has made my home feel like something out of the ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Smart shades are a great addition to a smart home; they play well with smart lighting to automatically keep your ...

Lutron has earned a reputation for high-quality HomeKit-compatible window blinds, but with a very hefty price tag. The cost is something the company is seeking to address with the new Caséta Smart ...

Smart shades are among the most sophisticated and elegant window treatments you can buy for your home, but they’ve traditionally been very expensive and required a ...

As winter approaches, homes often feel warmer and more inviting—while energy costs tend to rise. It's a time when many people look for better control over sunlight, increased privacy, and indoor ...