Smart windows film/blinds, real world views please

[C2Red]

I’m looking for some advice/direction on buying/fitting smart window film or blinds.

Mums coming to live with us, after a 5 month stay in hospital after a quite severe stroke, we’re trying to make life as easy as possible as there’s still major mobility issues.

So, rather than having cords, or rods, we are looking to have a relatively simple: push a button, or app on an iPad or something, and the windows will let in light, push again, and lights out; so to speak.

I’ve seen plenty on google, watched YouTube videos, been shocked by the prices, and would like some real world input.

So over to PH, can you guide me,


Thanks

[judas]

Ikea will shortly be launching their own range of smart blinds - http://www.hiddenwires.co.uk/news/article/ikea-pre...

They will almost certainly be a lot cheaper than those currently on the market.

[unclegrouch]

If it's something as simple as a roller blind or even a vision, these can be motorised at very sensible cost.

Do a google search for Louvolite one touch (I could post a lot more but don't want to "advertise" on here

[C2Red]

Thank you, that might just fit the bill

[dmsims]

Louvolite fitted here

Rechargeable but last months

1 remote can control up to 5 blinds (individually or simultaneously)

Works with Alexa via Broadlink RM pro

[mikeiow]

unclegrouch said:

If it's something as simple as a roller blind or even a vision, these can be motorised at very sensible cost.

Do a google search for Louvolite one touch (I could post a lot more but don't want to "advertise" on here

Don’t suppose they can be added to existing “day-night” blinds?

We have 4 x 4m-wide blinds....won’t consider replacing them, but giving electric control would be useful!

[unclegrouch]

Not easily Mike.

The motorised system uses a 35mm tube (or 40mm single slot), most visions will use 32 or 40mm. Probably more toruble than it's worth

[morrisk1]

dmsims said:

Louvolite fitted here

Rechargeable but last months

1 remote can control up to 5 blinds (individually or simultaneously)

Works with Alexa via Broadlink RM pro

Same here (3 blinds across 4.5m sliders), but without the Alexa control - I'm going to look into that now, thanks!

[dmsims]

morrisk1 said:

Same here (3 blinds across 4.5m sliders), but without the Alexa control - I'm going to look into that now, thanks!

Before you do another thread suggested Louvolite were going to do something native (there weren't many details then)

http://www.louvolite.com/2019/01/08/next-step-wind...

[morrisk1]

dmsims said:

morrisk1 said:

Same here (3 blinds across 4.5m sliders), but without the Alexa control - I'm going to look into that now, thanks!

Before you do another thread suggested Louvolite were going to do something native (there weren't many details then)

http://www.louvolite.com/2019/01/08/next-step-wind...

Thank you (again). Will look into that as the preferred option (assume it'll be fairly slow going with suppliers as so new, but we'll see!)