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SelectBlinds launches motorized window treatments with custom designs and smart-home integration

ZDNET 2 hours ago 8 min read ↗ Original

SelectBlinds now offers smart blinds and shades with dozens of aesthetic options and compatibility with Alexa or Google Home via a bridge device.

WHY IT MATTERS

Engineers building or specifying smart-home systems can now integrate window treatments that match interior design without sacrificing automation. The trade-off is a fragmented app ecosystem and periodic battery maintenance.

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The three things worth knowing

SelectBlinds provides motorized blinds in 66 styles, colors, and patterns, all custom-made to order.

A SelectConnect Bridge is required for smart-home hub integration, adding cost and complexity.

Battery-powered operation demands periodic recharging, unlike hardwired alternatives.

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