Wood blinds look more elegant than fabric shades, but their greater mass limits the onboard motor in this smart model to tilting the slats—you’ll need to raise and lower the blinds by hand.

The new smart wood blinds will be available in Serena and Triathlon (RA2 Select) versions, Lutron says. They'll start from $599 for 3 x 5 foot Serena shades, and from $699 for 3 x 5 foot Triathlon ...

One big difference: The motor in the smart wood blinds adjusts the tilt of the shade’s slats to regulate sunlight, but it doesn’t lift or lower the entire shade (they can be lifted manually).

Converting your blinds is going to be cheaper than getting brand-new smart blinds installed. Basic tilt-only conversion kits start at around $70 per window, while new smart blinds can cost ...

Smart voice assistants like Google Assistant and Alexa can control the blinds at the expense of only a few words. Meanwhile, app control allows you to set up more complex routines.

They integrate seamlessly with Caséta by Lutron (Serena), RA2 Select (Triathlon), Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant. The Smart Wood Blinds are available to order in Serena and Triathlon (RA2 ...

Wooden smart blinds with slats are angled to provide more or less shade, ... Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, Tuya, Smart Life, and Apple HomeKit: 2. Best Value.

A downside to many smart blinds are that they can cost quite a bit, with it not being unusual to find items priced in the $200 range or more. Easily one of the most affordable options you can get ...

Blinds also come in different slat sizes, thickness and materials, from plastic and wood to high-quality vinyl blinds. 3. Affordable to buy — Blinds are generally cheaper than curtains which is ...

Smart shade, blind, and curtain openers are the heroes we didn’t know we needed—but they’re the ones we deserve. These little battery-powered robots handle the tedious daily ritual of ...

Meet KADRILJ and FYRTUR. They’re Ikea’s upcoming smart window blinds and they look great. The two product lines are battery-powered shades that can open and close through a dedicate app.