SmartWings HomeKit Shades Review! 🪟 Building an Apple Home

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024

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  • @myHomeKithome
    @myHomeKithome Рік тому +4

    It's so nice to see more affordable options for custom shades and such high-quality ones at that. Thread for the win!

  • @zollotech
    @zollotech Рік тому +6

    Thanks. Going to pick a few up.

    • @Ajdklly
      @Ajdklly 6 місяців тому +1

      Oh hi!

  • @MrRedskin0007
    @MrRedskin0007 5 місяців тому +1

    I'm sold! Since I bought my 77" LG OLED TV, I use blackout paper shades. Not only will this be a cooler solution, but literally a smarter one. Thanks!

    • @beardfm
      @beardfm  5 місяців тому +1

      That's a nice TV! I'm looking into the OLEDs...

  • @u9meclu9mecl4
    @u9meclu9mecl4 6 днів тому

    Can blinds be operated manually if motor or something else go bad?

  • @philipkoch5062
    @philipkoch5062 Рік тому +1

    Nice video. I may have missed it but can you adjust these manually? ie without using the app, siri, or remote?

    • @beardfm
      @beardfm  Рік тому

      Thanks! Not that I’m aware of. But the remote is RF based so would work without internet

  • @keneokpareke1753
    @keneokpareke1753 2 місяці тому

    Can you set specific middle positions (percentage) for automations other than full open and full closed?

  • @yousufahmad2454
    @yousufahmad2454 11 днів тому

    Does it require any hubs? Like an HomePod?

    • @beardfm
      @beardfm  10 днів тому

      You do need at least one homePod (mini or large) or an Apple TV to act as a hub

  • @sdophoto1405
    @sdophoto1405 4 місяці тому

    Good review just discovered these. What colour did you get? Also in the long term any issues with such a long blind? I will need a few long ones as well,.

    • @beardfm
      @beardfm  4 місяці тому +1

      Still using these and they're great! After trying other brand models I recommend these the most. I got the midnight grey.

  • @RajanKannan11
    @RajanKannan11 4 місяці тому

    @Stephen . This is awesome. I would love to convert my window blinds to Homekit. However for each small window it costs $474 which is crazy expensive. Are there any DIY affordable Homekit options ?

    • @beardfm
      @beardfm  4 місяці тому

      These Zemismart retrofit shades may work! ua-cam.com/video/BK49rbt_uac/v-deo.htmlsi=k-pVBmISdBZAtN5h

    • @atlant2566
      @atlant2566 2 місяці тому

      That is exactly if you stop and think all about how important it is for you to say open or close is it worth 300 more for it. I have about 18 windows i cant pay thousands so i think regular blinds are for me.

  • @FatalSkeptic
    @FatalSkeptic Рік тому +1

    Great video. Used Ryse / Axis adapters to convert bead blinds into being Zigbee + homeKit enabled and it's been nightmare.

    • @beardfm
      @beardfm  Рік тому

      Thanks, and yeah I’ve tried homebridge for a number of devices but always flakes out.

  • @saisusheelsunkara462
    @saisusheelsunkara462 Рік тому

    How do you charge with power bank? I see the port on the rod. Do you connect usbc and leave it in the air? Will the cable stay holding the weight of power bank that will be in air?

    • @beardfm
      @beardfm  Рік тому

      I place the power bank on a nearby shelf or get a long enough cord it rests on the window. Power bank charges via usb-c cable and power brick.

  • @sicilianbambino
    @sicilianbambino 11 місяців тому

    can you sync multiple blinds together to open and close them together partially or full?

    • @beardfm
      @beardfm  11 місяців тому +1

      You can group them in the HomeKit app and then raise or lower them together! For partial opening, you would need to create a HomeKit scene with both blinds and adjust each accordingly. Or you can ask Siri to "open the X room blinds to 50%" and it will do both to that percentage automatically!

  • @bagrubmeister4973
    @bagrubmeister4973 Рік тому

    I Love my smartwing blinds I dont the thread ones just the bluetooth I have had 12 of them for 6 months now and they work great even with bluetooth! I love the fabric options too!

    • @beardfm
      @beardfm  Рік тому

      Good to know they have great longevity too!

  • @haroldfinch8019
    @haroldfinch8019 Рік тому +1

    nice vid! i wish more homekit products used thread

    • @beardfm
      @beardfm  Рік тому

      Same! But there are more coming out all the time!

  • @BostonTerrierDad623
    @BostonTerrierDad623 9 місяців тому +1

    This is all I need to know! 😂🎉 Thx brother! SD

    • @beardfm
      @beardfm  9 місяців тому

      Happy to help!

    • @Ajdklly
      @Ajdklly 6 місяців тому +1

      @@beardfmdid you not notice zollotech commented?

  • @schammy23
    @schammy23 Рік тому

    What color fabric is shown in your video?

    • @beardfm
      @beardfm  Рік тому +1

      Midnight 70% blackout shade!

  • @vanha5311
    @vanha5311 Рік тому

    Thank you, that what i looking for.

    • @beardfm
      @beardfm  Рік тому

      Glad I could help!

  • @BostonTerrierDad623
    @BostonTerrierDad623 9 місяців тому

    Smart Wings really missed a great opportunity for some great commercials here w/Paul Rudd & Sean William Scott...though it's not "sturdy wings", it is close enough to where they could have had some real fun with it...i do understand the expense associated with Rudd, and Jane Lynch is no slouch herself, but it would've possibly been subsidized by partners as well 🎉😂 😊
    Hey, I'm always about a party🕺........and that bass....🤷‍♂️

    • @beardfm
      @beardfm  9 місяців тому

      That would be something!

  • @natelasley18
    @natelasley18 Рік тому +1

    you need to add nfc tags to your house

  • @gambler3k
    @gambler3k Рік тому +2

    still stupid expensive, give me a DIY link pls :P