GoKawiilSelectBlinds smart shades and blinds pros and cons Pros Lots of shade styles in tons of colors, designs, and patterns.
Installation is easy and Bluetooth pairing is simple.
Choose between drill or no-drill installs, and control from your phone or a remote. Cons The shades are custom, so they may take a while to ship.
Different shade styles use different apps and remotes; You need SelectConnect Bridge for smart home integration.
They're battery operated and require periodic charging to maintain function. View now at SelectBlinds
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We've tested a wide range of smart home products this year, spanning from the highly specialized to uber-functional gadgets many of us couldn't live without ever again. Case in point: when I moved into my new home (on a busy corner in my neighborhood), smart blinds were among the first things on my mind.
Also: I installed these smart window shades in 10 minutes - now I want them all over my house
When I looked at my options, however, it was clear that full-service blind companies would be out of my budget, and I was adamant about not installing traditional manual blinds. Not only do I loathe cleaning them, but manually opening and closing them in multiple main-floor windows on a daily basis was not feasible.
So I went out on a limb and tried SelectBlinds' smart blinds and shades, which come in both motorized and basic blinds and shades. Plus, blind options are customizable and made to order, with a "fit guarantee" that offers replacement custom blinds if your measurements are wrong upon delivery.
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