The Most Simple & Affordable Smart Blinds

[@TechWithBrett]

I love seeing new types of smart blinds become available. What windows coverings would you like to automate in your home?

[@koreypaul6698]

Ones with strings 🎻

[@silverfox7468]

I have ikea fyrtur

[@xm9g]

@@koreypaul6698 Same but mine are really heavy

[@wowghana]

I've been following your channel for very long time and I enjoy everything on here .. I'm seriously in need of help for my sick mother🤨. Who was recently diagnosed with Diabetes and Cardiovascular disease...she was supposed to go under Appendectomy surgery but there was no money.. Please I will be glad if you can help me in anyway way to save my mother's live...she's is all have, Food for us at home now is a very Big problem for us. If you can help me run a fund camping for her or any form of help I will gladly do so.. thanks and waiting to hear from you.

[@dknewman1959]

Have you found any major bugs with these? Opening and closing one of my blinds is becoming more of a stretch for me, with my declining physical condition. But money is limited, and I don’t want to waste it. Are they worth investing in?

[@chriserony]

Sunsa wand is currently $150. :( That isn't affordable for me.

[@tjj4587]

FYI The price has almost doubled. $150 for one

[@etherlords88]

Now they are $172

[@peterkotara]

They had to put the prices up because the cost of labour increased 12,768% all that extra money goes to the workers.😑

[@sinjon]

Where’d you find this for $84? Mine was double that

[@krobson17]

Looks like they upped the price on these. I may try one out for my stairway window that is hard to reach but to outfit the whole house at $150 each is a bit insane

[@218visuals]

These are $150/each not $84

[@etherlords88]

He barely cares, he got those for free!

[@joelevi]

Is there a Home Assistant integration?

[@baitykris1]

These look like nice options for upgrading your blinds at a relatively low price.

[@MatthewWeiler1984]

I would love to get a few of these, but they don't ship to Canada :( Also, Home Assistant integration would be amazing as well. I'm sure this will be possible once the APIs are created, but non-cloud based integration would be the absolute best :)

[@etherlords88]

Try some cheap ones from china (Ali express), US $172 for each is not worth even for the handicapped ones!

[@aardvarkmindshank]

They would be good if they had a local API integration available. A Cloud API (coming soon) leaves you with a 'brick' when the company inevitably goes bust (there are many examples). So, no thanks (yet, they have stated they want to do a local API. I will wait.)

[@robertlawrence5038]

They have a free local API now

[@aardvarkmindshank]

@@robertlawrence5038 reference? I can only see the Cloud API on their website although I believe the local one should be delivered soon?

[@UncleT0ny]

sunsas look great - but $80 each. Cmon...

[@1stWorldProblemsSolved]

40$ is a good max price...not 80...and certainly not 120$....

[@robertlawrence5038]

They are double the price now. Lucky you! Got them free

[@jerrysemmler728]

Looks like there’s nowhere to find for $84 the cheapest one it’s 150 bucks plus shipping. Can you tell me when you got it for $84 I need eight of them. Please

[@hvhfhfhfhfhfhfhfhf]

They aren’t $80 anymore :(

[@hometechUK]

Great device wish this was available in the UK, much smaller & cheaper than anything available in the UK.

[@Spit87]

What is available in the UK? I'm trying to find some options

[@LiveLaughLaBiche]

I’m guessing there’s not something similar for the cord tilt blinds rather than with the wand? Great video Brett.

[@Yannispawn]

I just watched a video by another guy, channel ‘Everything Smart Home’. He showed a mechanism for the pulley and referred to them as ‘beaded blinds’. ‘ It’s the ‘Aqara roller shade driver, E1’

[@cornellvanstaden3023]

Thanks Brett, I have been looking for affordable smart blinds for years now however they all so complicated to install but not this, 2 mins my gosh. I tried to order 8 units however they don't ship to South Africa, was soo sad man. Quick question, are these blinds compatible with the string types, I don't have the little wand type. By the way, great work, love your videos, keep it up man.

[@docski6559]

I just found this video and the price per was is $150!! So much money!

[@etherlords88]

Good, now tell your company to bring the price down to whatever you said in this video from almost $200 each! What a scam!!!

[@BobBridgesbob]

Another great video! But are these adaptable to the type of blinds that do not have the wand, but instead have the strings to open and close them?

[@euartista]

The wand is more expensive than the blind. $100 bucks??? When these companies realize that in order for them to be successful, and by saying success I mean have consumer adherence, they will need to bring their price into more affordable levels. i.e. price it like a wyze cam. Make it 20 or 30 bucks and you see the same growth Wyze experienced.

[@36953__]

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[@Chiberia]

I checked the price - they're nearly $150 a blind now. The implementation seems really to be missing the mark for that price point - it has a loud stepper motor driver (imagine all of your windows closing at once...), it can't detect the torque on the motor to auto-calibrate, it doesn't seem to do a great job of consistency when your blinds open and shut (which, let's be honest, isn't your bad blinds on this sponsored video) - my guess is you're constantly recalibrating these things until you chuck them. There are sets for closer to $80-90 by competitors that include the solar recharger, granted, they're for the traditional bead blinds. I like the idea here, but this is a hard pass.

[@clookie1]

Nice video. Do your French doors face a bay? Curious about the naming of them being bay doors.

[@bentravis9383]

Thanks for this! I'm looking on their website right now, and one wand appears to cost $149.00. Has the price gone up?

[@nicywicy]

Yes it has, they realized they could make big dollars from this and so they are doing so. The product has not improved it's the same just super inflated price wise. I decided to make my own, which was super easy and cost me less then 20 dollars.

[@jvd4026]

@@nicywicy 20 bucks? That sound great, any more info maybe?

[@rorobinou2810]

@@nicywicy Love the idea, I'm going to try to make mine too. Any advice welcome ! Thanks

[@KyletotheRescue]

I like this but the prices have gone up too much. $84 for this is a good price. They want $126 not including shipping which puts it in the 'not worth it' category.

[@FreddietheFly]

What about my blinds that work with a pull string system?

[@jfalbo]

I would love to get but Indiegogo says too much on their site about "contributing" and not buying. Will I get the product I shell out money for? Thanks

[@kdgod21]

I have an issue with them sticking to the blinds. The bracket keeps unsticking.

[@silverfox7468]

@Tech with Brett Do you have a fetish with blinds? 😂😂. I love your videos 👍👍

[@TechWithBrett]

They certainly have become one of my favorite smart home products!

[@snatr]

Neat product. As you mention @10:10... I hope you're blinds are in good shape. I've seen some really stiff blinds in the past and can imagine that little motor struggling quite a bit 😏

[@Feindsenda]

Cloud-based and unclear battery life. Also the bracket+adhesive construct? I pass. But good review! thanks.

[@tylersigman4000]

Any update on production and shipping for these? Noticed they are still in crowdfunding phase.

[@maddie2831]

Already know it’s to Open and close the windows

[@maciejfassa4394]

I will try them one day, in the meantime I suggest Dako as a cheap blinds supplier for non-smart options. I haven't tried they smart blinds yet.

[@SniperUSMC]

Their website has no mention of being Matter compliant (New Standard for Smart Home devices) which means these will soon be obsolete

[@meikusakabe4167]

$154 is not the most affordable!!!!

[@daktusdurggery5505]

Is Sunsa home kit compatible?

[@chrisgali2243]

Hi my horizontal blinds are operated using strings. Will I be able to replace them with Sunsa?

[@SniperUSMC]

Just saw their retail price, no longer a great option, they have priced themselves right out of the market.

[@FACTSWITHANTHONYJAMES]

Not worth 150

[@danbo98042]

Thanks for the review, Brett! Question: Do you see any way that these could be triggered by a remote button? Looking for how my family could operate the blinds without having to reach for their phone or talking to Alexa or Google. Thanks!

[@dnoland77]

If they work with alexa then they will work with an echo button or flic 2 button.

[@melvinetnel6518]

what is the model of the small tablet you are using?

[@TechWithBrett]

That is actually the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2.

[@artieartya]

Finally an ingenious option. I’m sold. And price is right!!!! Some of these others out there are pure madness with price gouging and 8 D cell batteries total madness. This however is sexy.

[@BitterSweetDiva]

This is a wonderful alternative to expensive, new blinds. Now I can just upgrade the ones I have. Thank you for the video Brett!

[@The_Prankster]

Can't get 'em for $84 anymore.

[@martinbowler8595]

Cant wait to make my purchase, I need the solar panel option for mine

[@benjiebarker]

Is there one for shutters the use string?

[@anmpir]

why does this feel like a scam to me

[@janeleekeller]

Thank You Brett 🙂 As We will soon be getting New Windows Throughout Our Entire House, This information will be Useful. JaneLee 🕊️ - in Suburban Philadelphia 6/26/21

[@ethanchow9170]

Is there a cheap jig that can open and close windows? Would be super handy for supplementing air conditioning by expelling heat at night with a fan

[@philipperostin]

STILL UNAVAILABLE IN CANADA, FFS !

[@theflyerpr40d]

How long it takes to calibrate? And do you know if there a physical remote that can be used with them? Thanks.

[@martinottolangui4667]

been watching these for around a yr , pleased their not too noisy ,just waiting for shipping to the uk #

[@dlm318]

I just bought one of those! I'm very happy with the product.

[@lifebehindbars68]

When the batteries dies and you need to replace, do you need to reconnect and/or recalibrate the blinds?

[@mrlondon049]

Does it work with cordless blinds? Thank you!

[@lany_07gaming]

Great info and review as always.👍

[@TheNiteinjail]

Wait so you went thru all the time to fix the mechanism of the blind but you leave that broken slat? HAHA

[@TechWithBrett]

One step at a time. I actually fixed the slats right after making this video.

[@Yannispawn]

Thank you. I will soon have 10 windows in a home addition and I’ve been looking at affordable options. Very helpful.

[@ravin.hiremath5257]

Very clear explanation,

[@chrisa.8175]

I can not find them on any site to buy?? It is june 2021 why are they not on Amazon or somewhere??

[@TechWithBrett]

Not yet on Amazon. Check my link in the description to go to their Indigogo page. They are going to expand sometime this year.

[@funwithbrittanyofficial]

Do they work with Siri?

[@rethomazure]

bro said “simple”

[@brucewilcock5154]

Where do I buy one of the electric wands

[@fernandoandrade6426]

Im thinking if I buy one of those, good review!!

[@lsdave]

Are the "expensive" ones lutron???

[@friedchicken]

Indigogo, no thanks.

[@GrandmaHatesTech]

I don't have any blinds, just California Shutters. Don't think they will work for me

[@TechWithBrett]

I'll have to see if I can find something that works with those.

[@simsneon2]

How do you get them to open by percentages only

[@BABYFACEBEASTIE]

Great video. Very informative. Thankyou.

[@christopher-nk2iq]

Do they come in bundles or 84 dollars per wand? Love all the videos. Started my smart home because of you. LOL. Keep the videos going

[@TechWithBrett]

There are different bundle options so the more you get, the more % you save. Glad they have helped. Lots more coming this year!

[@tomonkysinatree]

It'd be interesting to see how the battery life claim holds up.

[@chri82s]

2 minutes my *ss

[@MsCaliNevada]

Thank you so much…Loving this for the blinds. I’m ordering mine now!

[@EsotericArctos]

I find it annoying blinds don't have controls on the android home app. They do have touch controls on Nest Hub or Best Hug Max though. I use Soma Tilt, but theses are a nicer option and cheaper too.

[@TechWithBrett]

I am not sure why Google hasn't added that yet. I been looking at SOMA but the cord option seems a little unsafe to me.

[@EsotericArctos]

@@TechWithBrett the double sided tape does seem a weird way to attach it to the wall, so far mine haven't let go. Their other products can have screws attached. Not sure why the Tilt did not have this option....

[@rigobertomuniz4332]

Need polish when como out in platform like amazon or ebay i buy two but like baker i lost money in other product in this platform.

[@TechWithBrett]

I think they are trying to expand soon.

[@rigobertomuniz4332]

Thank you Brett.

[@jeikobu_jeikobu]

Is this still available anywhere?

[@garywarner5430]

very expensive

[@edde333]

Awesome video as always! Damn Brett, I have been after that wifi password for like 2 year's now and you always cut it out. 😉😉😉😂🤣 This is not bad at all. I hope all is well with you and the family. 🙏🏻 Stay safe brother.

[@TechWithBrett]

Haha! Please let me know if you ever see it.

[@michaelhinchey]

1 YR NO WAY

[@daktusdurggery5505]

Homekit?

[@simhamchetluri5886]

Let's go

[@thomasjefferson3552]

why are they 150 now? :(

[@TechWithBrett]

Inflation. They were actually lower while early funding was going on.

[@deanmcgowan3462]

Do you know when these are available for the UK? 🇬🇧

[@aardvarkmindshank]

They say early next year.

[@amshed100]

Da

[@davidamoritz]

Great out of the box thinking the designer used great idea

[@amy9074]

I was waiting for a video and you have took for like 2 weeks and I was so mad

[@TechWithBrett]

Thanks for waiting! Been spending lots of time with the family during summer.

[@bfmjpartington5851]

$172

[@alphansoblessed5465]

Great video I will surely check it out

[@cdarrigo]

Great video. What options are available for converting my shades to smart shades?

[@TechWithBrett]

It depends what kind of shades you have. If you have a beaded chain or cord loop check out the Soma Smart Shades. www.somasmarthome.com/

[@PAULHODARA]

What about raising and lowering the blinds???

[@TechWithBrett]

There are some DIY options out there but you need to have some pretty intense motors. I would look into smart roller shades or cellular shades for this function.

[@the-bu3lb]

Is it home kit yet?

[@keter8]

Where can I get these in Canada?

[@PatHiggins-Mayo]

Ingenious...Thanks for the info Brett

[@jwaggonr]

what about manual control?

[@TechWithBrett]

You can if you need to. You unclip it from the adapter and then you can rotate them. Each time you do this you would need to calibrate them again.

[@jwaggonr]

@@TechWithBrett that sucks. Means these aren't wife friendly.

[@TechWithBrett]

A button might be possible one day but since I have them all on to routine my wife hasn't needed to touch them.

[@terrykemp8131]

Interesting but why dont you just pull the cord to close your blinds?

[@TechWithBrett]

None of my blinds have pull strings to tilt the blinds, only to raise and lower them. And to do that 2 times everyday on 6 blinds in the kitchen, it is very time consuming.

[@terrykemp8131]

@@TechWithBrett I was just joking. Of course if you are a tech reviewer you need to use it. Love your channel.

[@ThomasMurphy]

Omg, finally these thing are actually coming out?

[@TechWithBrett]

Yep! They said the will be increasing there shipments in the next couple months.

[@victorvek5227]

Still in prototype phase on their indiegogo page.

[@dknewman1959]

It sounds like a great thing to have if you are handicapped. It’s not about being too lazy to get off the couch.

[@ThomasMurphy]

They REALLY need to update their indiegogo page, says shipping March 2021 and prototype phase... Clearly they are out of prototype if they shipped to you and app is launched...I've been waiting for these for almost a year.

[@joelmora16]

Any option to do this on roller blinds?

[@aardvarkmindshank]

Ikea has a smart roller blind. Many Chinese options too. Try AliExpress.

[@Rubiel]

Miss your videos, hope all is well...

[@TechWithBrett]

Things are going great! Let me know what videos I'm missing that I need to get working on.