SmartWings Motorized Smart Blinds with Remote, Custom Automatic 100% Blackout Roller Shade Compatible with Alexa/Homekit/Google, Electric Smart Blinds for Indoor Windows, Multi-Color Samples

//Review update August 7th from 2 stars to 5 stars:After posting the bad review and explaining the issue, the customer service team reached out to me and sent a new motor to replace the old one. After replacing the motor, the Apple HomeKit works without issues (so far). Assuming that from now on ALL shades are sent out with the new/upgraded motor and the stability will not change - I can fully recommend these shades!I decided to buy this model ONLY because of high rating and HomeKit connectivity. The control through Siri/HomeKit was for me the most important feature for the blinds I was looking for.And this is exactly where this model fails. It works only 60-80% of the time. Meaning that 2-4 times out of 10, the blinds will not respond to HomeKit commands because "connection lost". Sometimes only one blind responds, the other doesn't. I'm forced to find the remote control... again, which completely defeats the purpose of this purchase for me. And yes, I have re-installed and re-paired the blind now 3 times following instructions of SmartWings customer support.Besides that, if you plan to install 2 blinds in a row next to each other, there will be a 2-3 inch gap, due to design of the blinds. It is unavoidable with this model. The issue is obviously that sunlight will go straight through this 2-3 inch gap and if positioned unlucky, it will shine in your face. Which also kind of defeats the purpose of these blinds..The solar battery is flawless though. Much more convenient than the standard option with cable.The fact that the blinds work with the remote control and they look ok, doesn't make it worse for to go through all the painful process of returning these and waiting another 3 weeks for new ones... so I will keep it. But I will NOT recommend it to anyone - avoid this product, if HomeKit control is important for you.

After delivery was rescheduled a few times (outside delivery service - not Amazon delivery), item finally arrived. I have to say the quality of the shade is very impressive. Installation was a breeze. Large size , 110 inches, took at most 30 minutes to install including the five brackets. Linking to Alexa prove to be challenging but after a few attempts got it linked and it works great. Packing was also very impressive. Obvious that this company puts care and concern into their product. Got off to a rocky start but turned out beyond our expectations. Will definitely order shades for other windows.

We ordered one blackout blind in Bouvardia Cream for our master bedroom. It arrived within days and took just minutes to install. I programmed the z-wave motor and set up a SmartThings routine to open and close on sunset/sunrise within another 3 minutes. Alexa found and added the device automatically, so it can be easily controlled by voice without me having to do additional programming.The blind fits perfectly, and we love the white side channels we opted to get. They hold the blind perfectly straight and block any light that might otherwise be seen from the sides, and they themselves disappear visually into the window opening. The bottom of the blind arrived programmed to stop at the precisely perfect spot at the base of the window opening, exactly per our measurements.Easy install and programming, high end look, total blackout, truly smart - I have a feeling we will soon have these in every window of the house.

The media could not be loaded. I quoted a number of different motorized shades before landing on these. I needed three 54" x 72" shades, so it wasn't going to be a small investment and most were 2-3x the cost of the Smartwings. I felt like I was taking a big risk not going with a name brand shade for a custom sized product, but the other good reviews put me somewhat at ease.Once I ordered, I was very happy with how everything went. They messaged me the same day I ordered to confirm the measurements with me, which was important as not all of my windows have exactly the same size opening. Shipping was faster than Amazon quoted and each of the 3 shades were clearly labeled and cut to exactly the correct size.Installation was a breeze. If you have ever installed any kind of blind, you won't have any issues. The blinds were pre-set to the height I gave the in my measurements, but there are instructions that show you how to adjust the stopping point up or down if you need to make changes. When I first tried them out, they all moved at different speeds, but I think that was due to differing battery charge levels. Once I had them all fully recharged, they all move together in unison. The video with this review shows them in action from about 15 feet away. The motors do make some noise, but its not anything I would consider loud. I think the video makes it seem louder than they really are.I ordered them with one remote and one USB stick that I can pair with my Samsung SmartThings hub. Both work flawlessly. I now have it all setup to where I can open/close/partially close any or all 3 together from my phone or smartwatch, which is how I operate them 99% of the time. You need a remote for any height adjustments or programming, but once that is set, if you have a smart home bridge, you can throw it in a drawer and forget about it.I am really happy with this purchase, they are better than I was expecting for the price. I don't have a need for any more motorized shades right now, but if I did, I would absolutely buy them here.

Best purchase for the house! Really amazing how cool and easy they are! Looks awesome too!