Creating a smart home, but are you thinking of all the smart options?
Hello friends!
As you know, we have recently renovated a 1960’s brick home. It took us 10 months from start to finish. There were many items that we incorporated into our home to make it a smart home with the lighting, thermostats, smart locks, etc. One item that didn’t cross my radar was to incorporate smart blinds.
In the design process, having many windows was a must. I did not want a dark home, so floor to ceiling windows were incorporated throughout our home. One thing I did not consider is that with the height of the windows, pulling blinds up and down (cordless) would be a challenge. Having a cord was not an option because I felt that it took away from the aesthetic and more importantly, would make me worried with a 2-year-old running around.
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I did some research and discovered that Somfy remote automated blinds were an option. I have a remote, but I am also able to use an app that connects to my Alexa. I was thrilled to learn of all of this. I installed black blinds with J. Geiger using a Somfy motor.
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In the mornings with a simple statement of, “Alexa rise and shine” the blinds go up automatically. In the evening when I say, “Alexa good night” the blinds close fully. And there are sayings in between if I want the blinds to set halfway, one side vs the other side, etc.
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This has changed the entire dynamic of our space and has made it so much more enjoyable, energy efficient, smarter and has made it stand out.
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I’m so glad we took our time and did our research in finding the perfect blind solution to create a smart home. It was one of the best and most invaluable decisions we could have made!