Smart Shades

Smart Shades

by Wazombi

62 ratings
80 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 20, 2015
  • July 20, 2026

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Transform your existing window shades into smart devices with this solar-powered, wireless gadget. Control your blinds remotely via a smartphone app, setting custom schedules and automated movements for enhanced convenience.

βœ“Turns regular shades into smart shades
βœ“Solar-powered operation
βœ“Wireless and easy installation
βœ“Smartphone app control
βœ“Automated patterns and schedules
βœ“Bluetooth Low Energy communication
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What's New in Smart Shades

3.0.11

July 20, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements

User reviews

No up/down button

No simple up/down. If your blinds slip you have to reconfigure every time

Matter and app update request

Matter support still not available on smart shades 3 and no news about when it will be released, is not possible to change the language in the app like spanish and was also removed the option to change the highest y lower position for smart shades 3, now is only available during the first configuration and not in the option of the device as before.
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SCAM

AVOID AVOID AVOID

This company is a scam. They sell faulty products that fail and they promise a warrant replacement but ghost your emails.

Their software and Hub have questionable security and privacy with company employees having the ability to connect to the hub remotely.

Their software also is very basic, stuck in the 2010s with no new features.

The worst of the worst
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3.0.10 app crashes with Smart Shades 3

I have a number of Smart Shades, 1”s, 2”s and recently 3”s which are under app control only.

After the latest update to version 3.0.10, the app crashes with my Smart Shades 3 units as soon as you enter the configuration mode with the little gear cog, it’s gone. No longer able to adjust any settings such as automatic opening times on the 3”s.

Using iOS 18.1.1 on iPhone 14

Works fine with the older blind motors. I suspect it’s receiving extra parameters over Bluetooth it can’t process and dies. No log I can find.

Please can you fix?
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Funktioniert nicht mehr

Seit dem letzten Update lassen sich die smart shades mit dem iPhone 15 pro max nicht mehr ansteuern. Mit dem iPhone 11 meiner Frau funkpes weiterhin. Kann ich jetzt die Motoren wegschmeißen oder wird das wieder repariert?

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Reported Bugs

32 issues

App crashes with Smart Shades 3

Bug

App crashes after update

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App crashes instantly

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App closes itself right away

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App won't open at all

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App crashes before it even opens

Bug

Sunset function stopped working

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Sunset trigger doesn't work

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Bluetooth stopped working

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Not responding to Alexa

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Soma Connect not working

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Soma Connect shows WiFi numbers, not names

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Soma Connect connection failed

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Shade control only works on Android

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Next button missing during calibration

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Calibration deviation over time

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Blind drifts out of calibrated position

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Cog works its way off spindle

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Battery status inaccurate

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Motor is slow

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Units open at different speeds

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Blinds lose their position

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Hub setup programmed poorly

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Voice commands limited

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App not updated for over a year

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Easy to interrupt movement

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Device forgets min/max heights

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Pairing Soma Connect is almost impossible

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Blinds slip and need reconfiguring

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Motor is slow to respond

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Ripped the gear cog to shreds

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App crashes halfway through firmware update

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Requested Features

24 requests

Matter support

Feature

Change app language

Feature

Change highest/lowest position

Feature

Recalibrate function

Feature

Simple up and down buttons

Feature

Dusk to dawn automation

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Sunrise/sunset schedule

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Siri Shortcut integration

Feature

Group triggers

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Confirmation dialog when cancelling setup

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Manual adjustment offset

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Notification for low battery

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Single screen for all battery levels

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Support for iPhone X screen size

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Rename groups/individual units

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Speed control for motors

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Temperature setting (Fahrenheit)

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Dusk/dawn open and close

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Edit shade name

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Continuous open/close feature

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Update for iOS 11 group creation

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iPad version

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Live power meter for solar panel

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Secure version of product

Feature

FAQ

What does the Smart Shades app do?

The Smart Shades app allows you to control your SOMA Smart Shades device. You can manually move your blinds up or down, and also create custom schedules and automated patterns for different rooms. This provides convenient control over your window coverings directly from your smartphone.

How do I install SOMA Smart Shades?

Installation is designed to be very simple and wireless. The device attaches to your existing window shades, and its solar-powered nature eliminates the need for external wiring. The app then guides you through connecting and controlling the shades.

What are the key features of SOMA Smart Shades?

Key features include transforming regular shades into smart ones, solar-powered operation for energy efficiency, wireless and easy installation, and smartphone control via a dedicated app. It also supports automated patterns and schedules for personalized convenience.

How does the app communicate with the shades?

The application communicates with the SOMA Smart Shades device using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). This efficient wireless technology allows for reliable and responsive control of your blinds directly from your smartphone.

Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app itself is free to download and use for controlling the SOMA Smart Shades device. The monetization model is 'paid', indicating the cost is associated with the hardware device itself, not the app's functionality.