BUSTED! 7 Myths about smart shades—SmartWings motorized roller shade review
BUSTED! 7 Myths about smart shades—SmartWings motorized roller shade review
SmartWings motorized smart shades have made me rethink everything I thought I knew about smart shades.
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There is a manual option for opening and closing the shade it the little button on the motor the same one you use to join the shade to a remote or a hub. Pressing the button once will set the shade to open once again will stop it and if all the way open a press at that point will send the shade down. Just in case anyone is w
Great advice.
I hope your channel grows significantly, thanks for your insight! I’ve been on the fence about SmartWings for a while. I like the witty pop up comments lol
Casement windows are better than vertical sliders (speaking from a 7 time homeowner which has had both) casement are way more mechanically reliable, have better R value due to positive locking against the seal, easier to clean outside glass, larger viewing glass. Do you know you can get a folding crank handle?
Been looking for solution for a TALL window that gets afternoon sun, so this is timely for me. The solar charger is a game-changer as the header is 16′ from floor.
Since you installed the Solar panel on the inside of the screen, does it keep the battery fully charged or do you have to plug in a USB charger like in the winter months? GREAT VIDEO!
I have Caseta system. How did you get the Pico to control your shades? I’m still researching what smart shades to get. Its either smartwings or yoolax.
If I do the zigbee version, can I just add it to my existing zigbee Home Assistant controller without the hub you used. I do not see any info on their site in regards to this. Thanks!
Super helpful video! Thank you!
I like SmartWings shades as well. But I must agree that they don’t taste as good as Spicy Garlic Wings! Nice vid!
Nope. I have tested a few brands, and I learned that SmartWings fails. The battery on the blinds would last two months, sometimes less, before needing to be recharged. So, I purchased the solar panel charger to help with that, but there is still no battery life. And the number of times they lose connection with Apple HomeKit is too many to count. Lutron Serena is the way to go.
It’s not necessariily easy to reach but a momentary press of the button on the motor (the same one used for pairing and other functions) will open or close the shade manually.
Great video! These look great in your home
Cheap shades, cheap motors. Not quality by any means. Get what you pay for.
This is a great video. I’ll be checking smartwings out.
I loved that you showed the real time install in the corner of the screen.
I see you have your shades connected through Hubitat. Are you using their driver? If so, is your battery levels reporting correctly?
Do they offer skylight shades?
Thanks excellent vid
Still over $500 per window, waaaay over my budget. 😅