Smart Shades 2.0

Smart Shades 2.0

by SMITH & NOBLE, LLC

51 ratings
35 reviews
Free

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Released
August 15, 2021
Updated
April 22, 2023

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About

Control your window treatments remotely with this app. Automate shade and blind positions with scheduling and manage individual or grouped devices from anywhere. Requires a Smart Hub to operate.

βœ“Remote shade and blind control
βœ“Scheduling and automation
βœ“Control single or grouped treatments
βœ“Room customization with photos
βœ“Compatible with Smith & Noble shades
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What users say about Smart Shades 2.0

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What's New in Smart Shades 2.0

1.0.37

April 22, 2023

Force sync bug fix. Performance improvement.

User reviews

No customer service

Smith and Noble does not provide customer service!
Their line will answer with background music and after a while goes dead!
After failed attempts to pair the shade to a new iPhone, all attempts to contact customer service also failed!😑

Hasn’t been updated in over a year…

The app has always been horrible. It needs an interface refresh and is in desperate need of HomeKit support so that users don’t need to use this app to manage their shades.

Please keep you app updated and don’t let it languish like it has been…

If you want motorized shades with a great app, go elsewhere

The hub disconnected from the app and the app crashes every time I try to add it back. It always fails at or before the β€œadding hub to database” screen. Before that, the shades disconnected from the app but I couldn’t add them back. Because the shades disconnected, the scenes didn’t work. Also, you can’t delete a scene without deleting all schedules but there’s no way to delete a schedule - turning the schedule off doesn’t work. You can’t delete shades either. And, when you delete the app itself and try to start all over, it crashes during the WiFi pairing. Every. Single. Time. I’ve never had a worse experience with an iPhone app.
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Terrible app and false advertising

When we first bought the shades they advertised that it will work with Google home automation. Only until a year later they released that feature. The app itself is buggy and doesn’t work half the time. I will never buy from this company again.

If you want motorized shades with a great app, go elsewhere

The shades disconnect from the app but you can’t add them back. Because the shades disconnect, the scenes don’t work. You can’t delete a scene without deleting all schedules but there’s no way to delete a schedule - turning the schedule off doesn’t work. You can’t delete shades either. And, when you delete the app itself and try to start all over, it crashes during the WiFi pairing. Every. Single. Time. I’ve never had a worse experience with an iPhone app.
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Reported Bugs

29 issues

App crashes

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Hub disconnects

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Shades disconnect

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Scenes not working

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Cannot delete scenes/schedules/shades

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App crashes during WiFi pairing

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App stuck on 'wait while we load your data'

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App stuck on blue screen

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App crashes when adding hub back

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App doesn't advance past 'gathering your data'

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App is unstable

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App removes pre-set scenes

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Alexa close shade malfunction

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Hub will not connect

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App does nothing during firmware upgrade

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Stuck in pairing process

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No feedback on errors

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Pairing caused shades to malfunction

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Invite users doesn't work

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Adding blinds to scene works rarely

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Text rendered too big on one phone

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Voice assistant functions need development

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Google assistant support delayed

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Only one Siri shortcut allowed

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Shades don't open as scheduled

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Scene changes don't stick

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Account verification code issue

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Hub issues

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App non-responsive to updates

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Requested Features

14 requests

HomeKit support

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Interface refresh

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API for own integrations

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Home Assistant Plugin

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Ability to automate through Apple (Siri Shortcuts)

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Add shades to scenes in iOS

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Schedule time offset (sunrise/sunset +/-)

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Second signal sent if schedule missed

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Delete schedules

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Delete shades

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Ability to set an offset to sunrise and sunset

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Add Siri shortcut support

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Add Google Home automation support

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Allow multiple Siri shortcuts

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FAQ

What does the Smart Shades 2.0 app do?

The app allows users to manage their compatible shades and blinds from a mobile device. It offers features like real-time control from anywhere, scheduling to automate settings, and the ability to control individual or groups of window treatments.

What are the key features of the Smart Shades 2.0 app?

Key features include remote control of shades and blinds, scheduling functionality for automation, the ability to operate single or multiple treatments simultaneously, and customization options using room photos.

Is the Smart Shades 2.0 app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, it requires the purchase of a Smith & Noble Smart Hub to function, which is available separately.

What devices is the Smart Shades 2.0 app compatible with?

The app is designed to be compatible with Smith & Noble shades and blinds. Users will need to ensure they have compatible window treatments and the required Smith & Noble Smart Hub.

How can I automate my shades with this app?

The app features scheduling functionality that allows you to set preferred times for your shades and blinds to open or close. This enables you to automate your window treatments to your daily routine without manual intervention.