We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Megan Wollerton Shades, blinds, and curtains provide privacy, and they prevent ...

Britta is the former Deputy Editor of Pocket-lint and has covered the consumer technology industry since 2012. Her specialties include smartphones, smart home, speakers, and wearables. The days of ...

One of the first smart device products we tested at GearBrain many years ago was smart blinds and shades. Many of them were devices that connected to a smart switch, such as a Lutron Caseta Smart ...

Automated shades can be a cool feature for any living space, but when you start looking at the market, you might be surprised how expensive outfitting a whole home can be. That said, smart shades and ...

Budget Blinds doesn’t make the most sophisticated smart shades, but it lives up to its name, providing a high-quality product at a great price—installation and setup included. Price depends on size of ...

NEW YORK CITY, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As demand for home automation continues to rise, motorized window shades are becoming a key feature in modern home design. In a newly released 2025 ...

Ask anyone about their smart blinds, and you’ll hear a variety of reasons why they love them. Some rave about the privacy benefits they offer, closing reliably every night. Others boast about the ...

For years, our mornings and evenings started with the same frustrating routine: battling with our old horizontal blinds. We love natural light, so every new dawn I’d wrestle tangled cords, trying to ...

Motorized window treatments that open and close with a voice command, on a schedule, or even based on room occupancy are the ultimate finishing touch for any smart home. Some models will even earn you ...

Designers consider window shades and blinds essential for many reasons. But there are so many options — how do you choose the right ones? By Tim McKeough Most windows need a little help from window ...

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It’s time for us to shed some light on blinds. Meant to filter and insulate, blinds are typically defined as horizontal or vertical slats made of metal, plastic and/or occasionally fabric that are ...