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Overall_Ad_4611@alien.topB to Home Automation@selfhosted.forumEnglish · 3 years ago

How would you automate these shades??

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How would you automate these shades??

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Overall_Ad_4611@alien.topB to Home Automation@selfhosted.forumEnglish · 3 years ago
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    3 years ago

    if it were me, i’d consider using a smart motorized shade kit and integrating it with a home automation system. it could give you the control you’re looking for without the need for a chain.

    • Overall_Ad_4611@alien.topOPB
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      Would you mind pointing me I. The right direction…?

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    https://moeshouse.com/products/zigbee-chain-motorized-blinds-motor

    https://moeshouse.com/products/wifi-smart-chain-roller-blinds-curtain-motor

    https://moeshouse.com/products/smart-bluetooth-diy-motorized-roller-blinds-shades-drive-motor

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    Question…. Who made that shade?

    To answer your question, you will want a ZigBee or WiFi chain motor.

    • Overall_Ad_4611@alien.topOPB
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      Hartman and Forbes. They use somfy. Quoted ~$350/shade

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    It’s slightly more expensive than some of the other the other suggestions but I would hire three people on rotational 8 hours shifts to stand by the blind and raise/lower it on my command.

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    Children + treats

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    There may be a more turnkey way, but I would use a dry contact reversing switch with a DC motor driving the chain from the bottom.

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