Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Woman standing in open door. Windows bring light into the home and connect us to the outside world with views of trees, flowers, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Motorized shades aren’t essential (or cheap!) until you see how much they improve everyday streaming. I keep looking for newer, cooler ways to outfit my streaming setup (and my entire smart home), but ...

Stoneside makes beautiful and luxurious motorized window shades, but its third-party smart technology is not quite as good as what its top competitor offers. The do-it-yourself approach to buying and ...

I never once dreamed of having automated blinds until one day when Smartwings reached out for a review. I was hesitant at first because I live in a rental, but then I thought I'd for sure get my ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

When it comes to smart home gadgets, there are the simple, basic things that most people start with, such as smart light bulbs, smart outlets, or a smart lock. Any of those can be purchased for a ...

Cresskill, NJ – March 3, 2025 – Bond today announced that their award-winning Bond Bridge Pro now integrates with Mecho, a foremost manufacturer of window shades for commercial applications. The Bond ...

As winter approaches, homes often feel warmer and more inviting—while energy costs tend to rise. It's a time when many people look for better control over sunlight, increased privacy, and indoor ...

Smart shades are among the most sophisticated and elegant window treatments you can buy for your home, but they’ve traditionally been very expensive and required a ...

Smartphones forever changed the way the world communicates. View, a newly public tech firm, is hoping smart windows will transform the way people live and work — while simultaneously helping fight the ...