Smart lighting may be the easiest route into home automation, but nothing quite wows like motorized shades. Arguably the king of the category is Hunter Douglas, with a range of shades, blinds, rollers ...

Graber Virtual Cord Motorized Shades aren’t as expensive as you might think, though you’ll also need a smart home hub and a smart speaker to get the most benefit from them. They’re also stylish, ...

Looking to transform those dumb blinds in your house into smart blinds? Lutron’s Serena line promises to do exactly that. So smart that can even help you save energy? I took the smart blinds for a ...

ThirdReality’s inexpensive smart blinds feature Zigbee connectivity, but they fall short on aesthetics and options. Outfitting a home with smart window shades can be an expensive proposition, with ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Editors' note: This review has been updated to include more information for those who already own Somfy Motorized Shades, and are primarily interested in the MyLink hub. Although the prospect of ...

Blinds and shades are often overlooked as the crucial interior decor they are. They are designed to frame the window, and if done properly, can bring a new energy to any room. On the other hand, ...

When someone hears the name motorized window blinds, there is the assumption that it is a fancy and intricate thing that involves a lot of work. The opposite of this, however, is true. These are ...

Let's face it, motorized anything is pretty neat, even window shades. High-tech shade maker Somfy agrees and in Denver, Colo., this week introduced plans to put the power of raising and lowering ...