Smart blinds are window coverings with built-in motors that can be controlled either by a remote or voice commands to either open or close. Your choice of blinds will depend on your home needs as well as your taste. Additionally, the type of smart blinds you purchase is also dependent on how deep your pockets are. Of course, the more advanced the smart blinds are, the more expensive they are bound to be.

One of the things that makes the blinds smart is that they have features that enable them to be controlled using various technology. Some of the features used in smart blinds include built-in light sensors, remote control, built-in motor and virtual assistant integration.

There are two main types of smart blinds, motorized blinds and remote-controlled motorized blinds. As the name suggests, the remote-controlled motorized blinds are controlled using a remote control. You can set a timer using the remote whereby the blinds can either open or close at specific times during the day. If you want the blinds to open when the room reaches a certain temperature, for example, you can set it at that using the remote control.

On the other hand, the motorized blinds are controlled by an app or a home speaker such as Alexa and Google Assistant. All you need to do is have them connected to your home Wi-Fi. You can control the motorized blinds using your voice or a remote control by giving commands. If, for instance, you want minimal light in your house, you can easily give a voice command, and the blinds will close up to a certain level.

It is important to note that the smart blinds can help control your home temperature by opening and closing depending on your home settings. This, in turn, saves a lot of energy costs as it maximizes the energy efficiency of the HVAC system in your home. So much so, smart blinds are very convenient and affordable too.