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I made ALL my blinds SMART!

Recently, I decided to make all my blinds smart by integrating them with home automation technology. This has greatly improved the convenience and efficiency of managing my blinds.

Installation Process

The installation process was relatively easy. I purchased smart blinds that are compatible with my home automation system. I then followed the manufacturer’s instructions to connect and set up each blind with the system.

Benefits

There are several benefits to having smart blinds:

  • Convenience: I can control all my blinds from a central hub or through a mobile app, allowing me to open or close them with a simple touch.
  • Energy Efficiency: Smart blinds can be programmed to open and close based on the time of day or sunlight intensity, reducing the need for artificial lighting and improving energy efficiency.
  • Security: By automating the blinds, it creates an illusion of occupancy even when I am away, enhancing home security and deterring potential burglars.
  • Comfort: Smart blinds can automatically adjust to let in the right amount of natural light, creating a more comfortable and pleasant living environment.

Conclusion

Making all my blinds smart has been a great decision. It has not only simplified the management of my blinds but also enhanced the overall functionality and comfort of my home.

FAQs

1. Can I control the smart blinds remotely?

Yes, you can control the smart blinds remotely through a mobile app as long as you have an internet connection.

2. Do I need any special equipment to make my blinds smart?

You will need smart blinds that are compatible with your home automation system. Additionally, you may need a central hub or a smart home device to connect and control the blinds.

3. Can I still manually open or close the blinds?

Yes, you can still manually open or close the blinds if needed, in addition to controlling them through the smart automation system.

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20 Comments
  1. CJ@sygey 11 months ago

    nice wall painting! wat colour code u use for painting the walls?

  2. Anand 11 months ago

    Hi. Nice video and setup. What brand of blinds do you use?

  3. Tech Ninja 11 months ago

    $149???? That's crazy expensive. Can DIY for much, much cheaper.

  4. Jeffro 11 months ago

    You should state in the TITLE that this whole thing is dependent on Apple Homekit.
    It's totally noncompliant with what I'm doing.

  5. R. Cab 11 months ago

    This just sold me on going with homekit. Thank you

  6. rayward43 11 months ago

    How do you set the HomeKit scenes to get the blinds to close up? I cannot find the option in the Soma app to do this (I have a Some Connect running v3.0.4). Thanks!

  7. Dante Oops 11 months ago

    $150? 4 blinds $600 wowh

  8. JM Malaga 11 months ago

    Damn! Initially I thought I had finally found a solution for string Venetian blinds but then you went and just swapped out the mechanism 😭

  9. Nicholas Marquez 11 months ago

    Is that an HDMI port? What’s it used for?

  10. Justin Smith 11 months ago

    @Shane Whatley ever since I upgraded to 16.2 a while back, all I get is No Response for all my blinds. Have you experienced the same thing?

  11. Charles Chen 11 months ago

    I want blinds that close on the lower half , but open on the top half. This way I can walk around in my pajamas at home without the outside looking in . But at the same time, let in light to the house.

  12. Sam M 11 months ago

    With soma tilt, how would you pull the blinds up?

  13. Al Mclean 11 months ago

    When you add the wand mechanism, could you have made a cut out on the opposite side for it? then you would have up/down on the outside and tilt on the window side.

  14. Corey Rice 11 months ago

    i can't find these on amazon. Anyone know if these are still available?thank you

  15. Huy Hoang 11 months ago

    Will the automation still work if I wanted to pull up the blinds to any length that's not all the way up? Just bought my first home and looking to go crazy with smart home automation!

    Great video btw Shane! I'm a subscriber! Keep it up!

  16. David Stout 11 months ago

    How do you open your blinds manually? Don't always have my phone on.

  17. Curtis 11 months ago

    Great review!!!!!

  18. ThinkingBetter 11 months ago

    I don't want more hubs or apps in my home automation system. It must work either with Z-Wave or directly with Alexa (IP or Zigbee) for me to have any interest in it.

  19. PachiRamen 11 months ago

    This is dope af!!! People are so smart. Thank you for sharing this. I didn’t even think it was possible.

  20. Death Think 11 months ago

    cool

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