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At a glance
- Best for
- Made-to-measure shades for smart homes
- Standout
- Matter over Thread, HomeKit, Z-Wave, Zigbee motors
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Battery life
- Up to 6 months per USB-C charge; solar option
- Compatibility
- Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings
Pros
- Extensive Customization Options: Made-to-measure window treatments covering blackout roller, dual zebra, woven wood, cellular honeycomb, and outdoor shade styles. North America's best-selling smart blinds, made to measure for any window
- Works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Matter over Thread
- Control by app, remote, schedule or voice — plus solar and rechargeable options
- Broad Smart Home Protocol Support: Offers motor configurations tailored for Matter over Thread, Apple HomeKit, Z-Wave, Zigbee, and SmartThings for hubless platform integration.
Cons
- Installation & Frame Drilling Demands: Requires precise measuring and manual bracket mounting with standard household tools.
- Tiered Upcharges for Motor Protocols: Advanced cross-platform motors (such as Matter over Thread) and custom fabric choices add to total window costs.
The Verdict
To simplify maintenance, SmartWings motorized shades run on rechargeable internal lithium-ion batteries that operate for up to six months on a single USB-C charge. Users can eliminate manual charging altogether by adding a compact, window-mounted solar panel attachment. Once connected to a smart home hub, the shades support scheduled routines, time-of-day scenes (such as opening at sunrise or lowering for movie nights), and hands-free voice commands via Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant. Made for anyone modernising their windows without a complicated install: every shade is made to measure and broadly compatible, so it fits both the window and the smart home. The three-year warranty adds peace of mind. Measure your windows and shop now.
What you get
SmartWings manufactures custom motorized shades and blinds designed to integrate directly into modern smart home ecosystems.By offering specialized motors built for Matter over Thread, Apple HomeKit, Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Samsung SmartThings, the platform allows users to control window treatments without relying on a proprietary third-party app.
SmartWings makes custom motorized shades and blinds — cellular, roller, roman, solar and blackout — controlled by app, remote, schedule or voice.
Why it's a go
Who it's for: homeowners who want made-to-measure shades that slot into the smart home they already have, from Matter over Thread to HomeKit and SmartThings. It is CNET's top motorized-blinds pick and North America's best-seller, and the 3-year warranty adds peace of mind. Measure your windows and shop now.
Built to exact window measurements, SmartWings provides a wide range of fabric choices, including 100% blackout rollers, dual zebra shades, cellular insulative designs, and weather-resistant outdoor options.
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