Almost a year ago, Swedish furniture giant IKEA signalled its intention to make people's homes smarter with the launch of its own intelligent lighting range. TRÅDFRI -- as we now know it -- has grown ...

Smart lighting has become mainstream, but smart window treatments are quickly becoming the next must-have upgrade for connected homes. With the launch of Caséta Smart Wood Blinds, Lutron Electronics ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wooden-slat smart blinds being controlled by a remote. - Astibuk/Shutterstock There are so many reasons why you need smart window ...

ThirdReality’s inexpensive smart blinds feature Zigbee connectivity, but they fall short on aesthetics and options. Outfitting a home with smart window shades can be an expensive proposition, with ...

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Wood blinds add an elegant flair to your home’s décor, and these Serena by Lutron Smart Wood Blinds offer sophisticated and inexpensive smart home options to boot. The blinds themselves, however, are ...

As far as smart home gadgets are concerned, smart blinds are pretty niche. Unlike smart displays, video doorbells, or smart locks, it’s not often that you hear about smart blinds (or see them ...

Ikea is one of the best-known brands for home furnishings. In fact, the chances are that you probably have a few of their products in your home. Surely a Kallax at the very least! While the brand is ...

The blinds go for about 99 – 155 euros, which converts to $113 – $181. They will be available starting from February 2, but for right now, it seems like the smart shades will only be available in the ...