Motionblinds Bridge vs Bali Motorization

MOTIONBLINDS BRIDGE The Motionblinds bridge needs to be installed to: Control Motionblinds motors away from home with your smartphone Operate multiple blinds at once by creating rooms and scenes Connect Motionblinds to smart home platforms to make the blinds work together with other devices in the home, for example, the lighting or thermostat SET UP The Motionblinds bridge is an additional device that is added to your home and needs to be paired with the blinds to control the blinds. Set up and operation of the MotionBinds Wi-Fi bridge must be done with the Motionblinds Bridge app. How-to set up Motionblinds Bridge: Buy the Motionblinds Wi-Fi Bridge and download the Motionblinds Bridge app. Open the app to create your Motionblinds account and login to your account. Install the bridge and follow the steps in the app to connect the bridge to your home Wi-Fi network. Pair your blinds with the bridge in the app. Connect the bridge to your smart home platform in the app. CONTROL Once your blinds are paired with the Wi-Fi bridge, you can use the Motionblinds Bridge app to control and automate the blinds from anywhere in the world using your smartphone: Open and close your blinds from work or on holiday. Automate your blinds by creating rooms, scenes and timers which are programmed into the bridge from the Motionblinds bridge app. For example: Set a timer called ‘good morning’ and your living room, dining room, hallway and kitchen blinds will open to 30% at 8.30am on weekdays. Per bridge up to 30 blinds can be connected and up to 20 scenes and 20 timers can be programmed into the bridge using the Motionblinds bridge app. The home can be operated by more than one person. By sharing your home with family or friends from the Motionblinds Bridge app, you can provide access to your Motionblinds bridge settings to your family members. CONNECTIVITY Yes - after connecting the bridge to, for example, Google, Alexa, or SmartThings, you can control Motionblinds from your favourite smart home platform. Here you can make the blinds work together with other smart devices. This also enables voice control through smart assistants. No – Motionblinds Bridge does not work with Apple HomeKit. PROS + Control your blinds by app at home and away from home + Automate your blinds by creating rooms, scenes and timers + Automate your blinds to sunrise/sunset (location based) + Works with Google, Alexa, SmartThings, and other smart home platforms CONS - Needs installation and setup of the bridge - Requires an account and registration - Does not work with Apple HomeKit Need support? For videos, manuals and frequently asked questions please visit support.motionblinds.com.

Bali Motorization App CONVENIENT SHADE CONTROL FROM YOUR MOBILE DEVICE 
 Easy to set up and use, the Bali Motorization App makes life easier by giving you full control of your Bali 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 Bali 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. 
 Bali Gateway (Z-Wave) Functionality - Control your shades with the Bali 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 Bali Shades to the beauty of cutting-edge control, Bali 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.