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The First ADJUSTABLE Smart Shades! [SwitchBot’s NEW Roller Shades]

SwitchBot has just released the first ever ADJUSTABLE smart shades! And they’re actually affordable compared to others on the market! In this video, we take a deep dive into SwitchBot’s new adjustable smart roller shades – the first smart shades that don’t require perfect measurements.

By Shane W., 1 yearMarch 3, 2025 ago
Smart Shades

Smart Wings – Outdoor Smart Shades Review

Transform Your Backyard with SMART Outdoor Shades! 🏡
Join my brother and me as we upgrade his backyard with cutting-edge Smart Wings motorized shades! See how we tackle intense sun exposure and privacy concerns in one elegant solution. From ordering to unboxing to installation, we’ll walk you through the entire process and share some pro tips along the way.

By Caroline W., 1 yearOctober 27, 2024 ago
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I made ALL my blinds smart! (2023 Update)

I converted ALL of my existing blinds to SMART blinds with the SwitchBot Blind Tilt. Thanks to Matter support, they now support Apple HomeKit, as well as all other smart home platforms.

By Shane W., 3 yearsApril 30, 2023 ago
Smart Shades

Lutron Serena Smart Shades

Today we’re installing Lutron Serena smart shades in my bedroom. These are super premium and work with HomeKit, but come with a large price tag. So, are they worth the cost?

By Shane W., 5 yearsJuly 21, 2021 ago
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I made ALL my Blinds SMART!

I attempted to add ALL of my EXISTING tilt blinds into HomeKit using the Soma Tilt 2. Today we’ll discuss the process, everything I used, how I did it, and what I learned.

By Shane W., 5 yearsJuly 21, 2021 ago
Soma Tilt Review
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SOMA Tilt Review – Automate Your Existing Blinds in HomeKit

I have been looking for a good way to automate my existing blinds in HomeKit, without having to replace them. The Soma Tilt allows you to automate and motorize your existing blinds by letting you control the ‘tilt’ mechanism either through bluetooth or through HomeKit (using the Soma Connect). Soma Read more…

By Shane W., 6 yearsMarch 1, 2020 ago
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