Three years ago we heard about SwitchBot Curtain, a system that allows users to open and close their curtains either on a programmed schedule or by remote control. Well, the SwitchBot company is now ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Megan Wollerton Shades, blinds, and curtains provide privacy, and they prevent ...

Ask anyone about their smart blinds, and you’ll hear a variety of reasons why they love them. Some rave about the privacy benefits they offer, closing reliably every night. Others boast about the ...

Have you resisted installing motorized, remote-controllable window shades that just roll up or down on cue, because you prefer the finer adjustability that slatted blinds offer? You're in luck.

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