# Graber Motorization — Shades and Blinds Motorization

> Mobile app for convenient control of motorized shades and blinds. (iPhone/iPad app by Springs Window Fashions.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graber-motorization/id1484073012 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Springs Window Fashions](https://appshunter.io/developer/415557230)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.68/5 from 146 App Store ratings · 85 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 302 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-10-24
- Data updated: 2026-07-23
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graber-motorization/id1484073012/reviews.md

## What is Graber Motorization?

Graber Motorization App
CONVENIENT SHADE CONTROL FROM YOUR MOBILE DEVICE


Easy to set up and use, the Graber Motorization App makes life easier by giving you full control of your Graber Motorized Shades from your mobile device 
- Intuitive and user-friendly
- Powered by Bluetooth/Z-Wave technology.
- Monitors the battery life of your paired shades and remotes.
- Optional Graber Motorization Gateway (USB/plug) allows for shade control from anywhere in the world.
- Grant permission to family members to control shades through multi-user functionality.


For the optimal experience, the app has the ability to combine Bluetooth and Z-Wave for total control of your shades.


Bluetooth-Only Functionality
- Bluetooth-enabled shades pair easily to a mobile device without a gateway for in-home use.
- Enjoy full shade control with instant response time.
- Set up Routines to open and close multiple shades at specific times.
- Ability to update firmware for continued enhancements.


Graber Gateway (Z-Wave) Functionality
- Control your shades with the Graber App from anywhere in the world.
- Shades can be integrated with voice-controlled smart home devices, like Alexa and Google Home.
- Set up Routines to open and close multiple shades at specific times, such as sunrise and sunset.
- Ability to use new gateway plug as a smart plug, increasing your smart home experience.
- Easily control single or multiple motorized shades (recommended up to 7 shades per gateway device*) directly from your mobile device.



Safety: Look like you're at home—even when you're not—by raising and lowering shades automatically.


Energy Efficiency: About 30% of a home's heating energy is lost through windows. Automating allows you to strategically open shades to let sunlight help heat your home or close them to maximize insulation at the window. You can also reduce heat gain from sunlight in the summer.**


For the Sophisticated Home: From the beauty of Graber Shades to the beauty of cutting-edge control, Graber ensures each room makes a powerful, sophisticated statement.


*Number of shades per gateway depends on many factors, including the number of remotes added. Each shade associates exclusively with one gateway; you cannot control the same shade with multiple gateway devices. If a home requires more shades to be lifted, simply add another gateway device.
**Information provided by the consumer resource of the U.S. Department of Energy: energy.gov.

## Key features

- Remote shade control via mobile device
- Bluetooth/Z-Wave technology integration
- Battery life monitoring
- Global control with optional gateway
- Multi-user functionality
- Automated routines and scheduling
- Smart home device integration

## What do users think of Graber Motorization?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy setup process
- 🎯 Manual remote control works reliably
- ✨ Quality of physical blinds/shades themselves
- 🏠 Room functionality organization feature
- ⚙️ Automations work when properly configured

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🔌 Gateway constantly disconnects and goes offline
- ⏱️ Extremely slow to load and connect
- ❌ Routines and automations fail to execute
- 🔄 Loses configuration and room assignments randomly
- 📱 Poor compatibility with iOS and Apple ecosystem
- 🔋 Battery level indicator doesn't update correctly
- 🚫 Cannot find or locate paired shades
- ⚠️ Requires constant resetting and troubleshooting
- 🔐 Incompatible with Apple HomeKit and Google Home
- 💥 Updates break existing functionality
- 🌐 WiFi connectivity issues and requirements
- 📊 Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🎛️ Confusing and unintuitive user interface
- ⏳ Unresponsive and laggy performance
- 🔗 Unreliable Alexa and voice control integration

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App fails to load device list on startup
- Gateway shows 'Updating...' spinner indefinitely
- Shades disappear from app after pairing
- Routines don't execute at scheduled times
- Battery level stuck at 50% regardless of actual charge
- Room assignments reset to 'No Room' randomly
- Daylight savings time requires manual schedule reset
- App crashes when trying to reconnect to gateway
- Bluetooth pairing causes shades to freeze
- Z-wave gateway stalls during shade association
- Pause routine button does nothing
- Time zone setting not persisting
- Smart plug control broken (can turn off but not on)
- Phantom routines that cannot be deleted
- Shades move in wrong direction or partially
- Top and bottom stack shades require 1-second delay workaround
- App doesn't show gateway status correctly
- Alexa skill login broken
- Device failed to communicate errors
- Favorites setting forgets programming after few uses
- Help pages don't link to anything

**Most requested features**

- Apple HomeKit integration
- Google Home integration
- Siri voice control functionality
- Percentage-based shade positioning input
- Sunset/sunrise time-based routines
- Persistent device list that loads immediately
- Background thread for device discovery
- Time zone selection that actually works
- Better error messages and debugging information
- Email contact form instead of mail app requirement
- Pause routine functionality
- Support for more than 5 blinds per gateway
- Improved tech support response times
- Automatic daylight savings time adjustment

## Recent user reviews (10 of 85)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graber-motorization/id1484073012/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Most Difficult to Use

*2026-03-09*

Every time the time changes (daylight savings), I have to reset each schedule. In addition, making those changes almost always gives me an error, so I need to delete them and start all over again. However, sometimes that doesn’t work either. I’m not really sure what DOES work! It’s the most frustrating app I have. Please improve or replace it with something that does work!

### 1/5 — App needs a lot of work

*2026-03-08, version 2.3*

Performance is very slow and one of the core helpful features (battery levels) doesn’t work properly and will just stop showing the battery level even just days after a charge when I know the batteries are full. Pretty worthless. It seemed to work better before we got our gateway.

### 1/5 — Lousy SW and/or HW

*2026-03-03, version 2.3*

This app is constantly losing the configuration and the settings. Kept trying to find my shades in the account and got no shades or no routine found. Company that charged an arm and a leg for their product should be ashamed of how the application and their products not working together.

### 1/5 — Timers don’t work

*2026-02-21, version 2.3*

What a piece of junk

### 2/5 — Still bad

*2026-01-08, version 2.3*

[Re-tested Jan 2026, same issue]
All shades work fine in both home network and away from home, but only on demand – all automation routines have no effect (both ad-hoc play/test or timed). Tried it with newly created routines, none work.
Still no integration into Apple or Google Home apps, but maybe they should first try to get their own app under control.

### 2/5 — Disappointing App

*2025-10-30*

This App should work better given how expensive the shades are. The lack of integration with Apple Home Kit is a huge oversight. I expected the shades to work with a voice assistant and would have gone with another brand had I known this wasn't the case. 

Routines to open and close the shades don't work consistently and make them useless. I would avoid purchasing Graber products until they make the application functional.

### 2/5 — Terrible amateur app

*2025-10-19*

Looks like the endless “Updating…” spinner upon tapping on gateway has *finally* been fixed  - it now actually says “Connection OK” - halelulja!
All shades work fine in home network and also away from home - but only individually; all of my automation routines no longer have any effect. I tried to rebuild routines from scratch, same effect. PATHETIC!
Still no integration into Apple or Google Home apps, but maybe they should first try to get their own app under control.

### 1/5 — Beware. Read the reviews

*2025-10-18, version 2.3*

All the negative reviews are true. This app is horrible. This  blinds system don’t open/close when they need to, randomly does offline, constantly needing to reset the network, routines disappears randomly. Wish I saw these reviews first and regret wasting thousands are this horrible system.

### 1/5 — Irredeemable. Toss it and start over

*2025-10-03*

Must have been written by a disgruntled intern fresh out of chimpanzee typing class. Incompatible with Apple’s password management. Took several tries to recognize devices. Even the blinds installers couldn’t get it to work. I had to ask AI how to do it. And it still wouldn’t work with Alexa. After three hours of fighting with this disaster I had the installers remove the blinds and sent them back. Graber charges a premium price and I expect better.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work. Help pages don’t event link to anything

*2025-09-13, version 2.2.1*

Clearly no one works on this app as it does not work

## Frequently asked questions about Graber Motorization

### What does the Graber Motorization App do?

The Graber Motorization App allows you to conveniently control your Graber Motorized Shades and Blinds directly from your mobile device. It offers features like setting schedules, monitoring battery life, and enabling remote access from anywhere in the world with the optional gateway.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include intuitive shade control, Bluetooth/Z-Wave technology integration, battery life monitoring, global control via an optional gateway, multi-user functionality, and the ability to set up automated routines for opening and closing shades at specific times.

### Is the Graber Motorization App free to use?

Yes, the Graber Motorization App is free to download and use. The description does not mention any subscription fees or in-app purchases for core functionality. You may need to purchase the Graber Motorization Gateway for certain features.

### What devices is the Graber Motorization App compatible with?

The app is designed to work with Graber Motorized Shades and Blinds. It utilizes Bluetooth and Z-Wave technologies. For global control and integration with voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home, the optional Graber Motorization Gateway is required.

### How can this app improve my home?

This app enhances your home by providing convenient control over your shades, allowing you to simulate occupancy for security, and improving energy efficiency by strategically managing sunlight for heating and cooling. It also contributes to a sophisticated smart home experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5 — 2026-04-23

New Features:
- Routine synchronisation
- Performance improvements
Bug Fixes:
- Resolved app display issues
- Improved device pairing and detection
- Enhanced shade control responsiveness

### 2.3 — 2025-10-14

Improved User Experience for accounts with multiple shades
Allows for onboarding of the Gateway Pro
Bug Fixes and Performance Enhancements

### 2.2.1 — 2024-10-18

Fixed an issue preventing iOS 18 devices from operating BLE shades.

### 2.2 — 2024-08-22

What’s New? 

Improved User Experience
- Room Control: Control all shades in a single room with one push of a button.
- Improved interaction for dual shades.
- Ability to use the new gateway plug as a smart plug.

New Bluetooth-Enabled Shade Features
- In-home control of Graber Bluetooth Shades without a gateway.
- Schedule routines without a gateway.
- Simplified shade pairing and setup.


Bug Fixes and Performance Enhancements

### 2.1 — 2023-12-07

Improved User Experience
- Room Control: Control all shades in a single room with one push of a button.
- Improved interaction for dual shades.
- Controls Graber's new Motorized Bottom-Up/Top-Down Cellular Shades.
- Ability to use the new gateway plug as a smart plug.

New Bluetooth-Enabled Shade Features
- In-home control of Graber Bluetooth Shades without a gateway.
- Schedule routines without a gateway.
- Simplified shade pairing and setup.

Bug Fixes and Performance Enhancements

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