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I ordered these window shades because we needed something over our new windows and new kitchen remodel but didn't want to take away from the clean lines with a lot of overpowering window dressing.if you got to look at the big box stores, motorized blinds end up being quite higher than these turned out to be, which is why we risked doing this via Amazon.Risk so far was unfounded! I have some details and points to ponder:1) we ordered the sample swatch kit to help make a decision on fabric for the shade. Don't be dismayed when you order this - and it says you will receive it in a month. Not the case. ordered the sample kit and it was here in three days. so that accelerated our ability to order.2) when you provide measurements - make sure and follow their naming conventions in the ordering sections. they have a format they want it in. the edge of the housing on the shade is about half inch on the motor side and about 1/4 inch on the other.3) within the sections for the custom measurements and features you want - there are a few extras to consider. one is the type of remote. i went with the 15 channel and the battery pack shades. you DO NOT need a remote with each blind, one will rule them all or individually. i did get two remotes as we may get more of these for other areas of our house. but one would control up to 15 or 16. will also work with Alexa or Google via their devices coupled with a smart outlet if you chose. i didn't choose that as i didn't want these to be plugged in all the time.4) we chose inside mount on our windows, and not outside/wall mount to avoid the holes that get done over and over for different window treatments on the walls. CONSIDER THIS - the brackets only hold the shade from the top - not the sides. so if you intend to affix to the side of the jamb you cannot. in our case, i did have to make a modification to the spring loaded brackets. the picture of the bracket with my hand shows that our jamb is too shallow to use the hole in the top of the bracket. and the other holes would have drilled into the window casing itself, so that was problematic. i drilled a hole in each back further on the top - between the two springs, making sure not the obstruct the slide of the clip that grabs the blind. took about 5 minutes to drill out six brackets.5) if you have a window that is set into a wall well, such as the picture of the smaller window with the plants above, when you MEASURE - be sure to take the smaller of the two measurements between where the blind will actually sit and the outer edge of the wall box. mine was JUST a hair too long to just insert the blind. i had to angle it and then get it into the window area where it would sit, then tap it up into place. My fault - but it worked. just have some touch up on the inside of the wall.6) you have the option to order a usb cord (5 or 6 foot) when customizing your blinds for charging. that would be extra and unneeded as please know that EACH BLIND you order will have a cord with it. it DOES NOT come with a charging block. any block will work.7) my shades seemed to be charged almost fully when i received them. states to charge for 10 hour then you'll get 3-6 mos use between charging depending on use. will update on that when i get there8) Remote does NOT come with the "watch" sized battery needed to run it. they are CR2450s.9) my blinds seemed to be pre-programmed to the remote with positions already. pretty straightforward. and works really well. has an upper and lower setting you can program to for an automated open and shut level if you wish. you can control each separately or all of them at once (Channel 0)10) Installation consideration - make sure you go in from end of blind about 5 inches or so if you can. it's easier to get the blind latched up into the clip. they are spring loaded, you put the back side edge of the casing into the clip on each end, and push in - they move back under spring load so you can then get the front side up and into the stationary clip and it is that easy.11) i chose the weighted rod at the bottom. this is a must have in my opinion. five bucks a blind i think that was12) you can choose which side the motor is on on each of your blinds. that does not however make a difference on the profile of the blind, only that the receiving wire and charging port are at that end. tuck the wire behind the shade and its invisible. (it's about 3 inches long)13) SHIPPING - when you order your blinds - you will get a shipping date of arrival a month out. i figured that would hold true since they are custom made. however we got them in 7 days.14) if you're ordering multiple shades/blinds, and you receive them and open, mine came in multiple boxes. only one will have your installation instructions if you ordered them at the same time on the same order. although when i thought they had no instructions because i hadn't opened all the boxes, looking at the mounting hardware (wood screws with sheetrock anchors) and then the bracket - you really don't need any for mounting instructions if you've installed window treatments before.All in all - i was worried about custom blinds and if the measurements translated right - and i was pleased. they fit exactly as i had hoped. These are not cheap blinds, but they are more cost effective than their counterparts at the home improvement stores, which in my research could end up being 1/3-2/3 more expensive than these.giving these a 4 out of five for NOW. reasons being that the mounting brackets aren't as universal as they could be(could have additional mounting holes for different jamb depths) and the fact that i cannot comment on battery life yet.

For anyone considering a smart blind, I have tried this product with 3 different motor options and the Zigbee Z425 motor version is by far the best in its build quality, compatibility with Alexa, and overall reliability. I have been using them for a year now in several rooms in my home and in many different sizes. They are really great upgrades to my home and make climbing on furniture to pull down blinds a thing of the past.This seller is spectacular. Whether you want a blind that works out of the box and needs minimal programming, or you want to learn this from the inside out, the seller responds VERY quickly to any request you may have. I have sent numerous questions, sometimes with a bit of an impatient tone due to the complexity of programming smart devices, and they have consistently been helpful, accommodating, and patient with me. In the rare cases of a product issue, they have no problem sending out a replacement. Their focus is definitely on customer support and satisfaction.Of any transaction I have ever had on Amazon, this seller has been the very best. Superb. A+++++

We have purchased 3 of these blinds over the past year and a half and out of the box, they work perfectly with the remote and install in 15-30 mins depending on your skill level.The only disappointment was the Alexa integration. My suggestion would be to list compatible Alexa products instead of using a small image on the product page. We ordered the 5th Gen dot because it looks like one of the compatible units and it isn't. We had to return the DOT and get a full 4th Gen echo.Other than the Alexa bing a PITA, nice blind. Also, the instructions could be WAY clearer on when you mess up trying to pair with Alexa and have to reset the blind and the up/down stop positions. Another HUGE pita.

I ordered two blinds. I followed the instructions to measure exactly as written and the shades were made exactly correct. I got the optional solar panels, and they work great.I ordered two remote controls, but only one of them controls the blinds. I tried following the instructions but cannot get one of the remotes to pair with the blinds.I'm an IT expert, and specialize in network and cloud, but I still couldn't get my Echo Show 5, (2nd Gen) to discover my blinds. I tried pressing the buttons until the shaded "moved twice", and everything else I could think of.So far they're great but if I can fix the connectivity for one remote and Alexa, these would be five stars.

The media could not be loaded.  I ordered the largest size that they make. Within a few days they sent me design specs to approve. They answered my questions quickly via email and confirmed I ordered the correct equipment. I wanted to control these with Alexa and Samsung SmartThings so they made sure I had the correct equipment ordered.Less than two week later, they arrived.I had them installed and working in less than an hour.The brackets to install them are super easy to use.Alexa discovered the blinds easily and I set up a bunch of automated routines that all work flawlessly.When I wake up Alexa opens the blinds for me. When I leave the house Alexa closes them automatically.The motor isn’t overly loud, it’s exactly what I expect. Same with the speed of the motor.I don’t bother with the remote. The instruction manual for how to program the remote seems a bit complicated to follow. But I didn’t read it closely since I use Alexa.Absolutely love them.