Smart Blind Installation Cost and Automation Ideas for 2026
Why Window Coverings Are the Most Underrated Smart Home Upgrade I spent three years ignoring smart blinds. I had Hue lights in every room, a Nest thermostat learning my schedule, and smart plugs on half the entertainment center — but the windows still had the same manual roller shades I’d hung when I moved in. The blinds stayed down all day because nobody was home to adjust them, which meant the living room felt like a cave at 3 p.m. and the HVAC worked overtime fighting heat gain through south-facing glass. ...