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Other intelligent shades to consider

We have tested some other intelligent shades and retrofit devices. Here are some who have lost a place on a place above.

Ryse SmartCurtain for $ 150: Another retrofit device for window coverings, SmartCurtain Ryse is super easy to adapt. It works well with the curtains aboard the auction and is reasonably silent to about 36 decibels, but you will need two if you have a couple of curtains and it is relatively expensive. Also consider that you need the Ryse Smartbridge ($ 50) Hub to be programmed, connect the devices for the intelligent home for voice control or even check more devices. Without the hub, you can only connect via Bluetooth to one tent at a time. The two rechargeable batteries of 18,650 li-po should last up to eight months. There is no charger in the box, even if apparently you have requested free of charge. Although it is a decent product, it is also more expensive, less versatile and generally lower than curtain 3.

Aqara Curtain Driver E1 for $ 90: With separate models for cane curtains or tracks, this is very similar to the curtain of Switchbot 3 above, but it is not as good. It is larger, which leaves more room for a larger battery, so you can expect up to a year of battery life. Unfortunately, it is also stronger (over 50 decibels), more expensive and requires an Aqara hub to unlock the voice commands and the automation of the intelligent house.

Ikea Tredansen from $ 160: The Tredansen is very similar to the motorized shadow Fyrtur supported that we used to recommend, except for the fact that it is a blind cellular blackout that is only in white. It comes with all the fittings, a removable battery and there are eight dimensions. Connect aa Direct Hub ($ 70) And you can use the Ikea Home App to check, program and group your curtains. Get a pre-cover remote control, but annoyingly, you must connect the signal repeater included for wireless functions (this may depend on how far your devices are from your hub, since some people have been successful without the repeater). They do not seem beautiful or are lasting like the Fyrtur, and I had some problems with irregular connectivity.

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Ryse Smartshade for $ 200: This is a retrofit gadget to convert any roller shade with a highlighted chain in an intelligent shade. It is easy to adapt, but you will need a rollers with an uninterrupted chain because a plastic spacer that combines the two ends of a chain can cause problems (my chain has separated) and is noisy in operation. The removable battery pack is an intelligent idea, but if you want to remotely control the shadow from the phone, you must be in the Bluetooth range. To obtain planning and vocal controls, you need to buy the Ryse Smartbridge ($ 50)And I had problems with the connectivity that entered and left. After having tested a couple of these retrofit projects for the in relief chain rollers (I also tested the Aqara E1) and having problems both times, I cannot recommend them. This is also too expensive.

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