Motionblinds Bluetooth vs Smart Shades 2.0

MOTIONBLINDS BLUETOOTH SET UP Bluetooth motors can be set up in a minute. Download the Motionblinds Bluetooth app – no registration required. Open the app and scan the setup code with your smartphone. Complete setup by following a few simple steps in the app – now your blinds are ready to be used. CONTROL Control the blind from the Bluetooth app Operate the blinds to any desired position from the Motionblinds Bluetooth app. This works within Bluetooth range – about up to 10 meters between your smartphone and the blind. From the app, you can set up to 3 timers to put the blind on autopilot. Choose days, times and percentages. These make the blind open and close automatically. The timers are programmed into the motor, which means they continue to work automatically even when you are away from home. For example: Set your blinds to open at 8am on weekdays. Open 30 percent at 9am on Saturday and Sunday. Close every day at 7pm. Yes – up to 5 family members can control the blinds using the same settings. Yes – operation with a remote control is still possible, but no longer a necessity to program and control the blinds because this can be done with your smartphone. No – voice control is not possible, unless the Motionblinds bridge is being installed. CONNECTIVITY Bluetooth motors by themselves cannot be connected to smart homes or controlled by app beyond Bluetooth range away from home. This requires installation of the Motionblinds bridge. PROS + The easiest solution to control and automate blinds by smartphone + Setup in a minute – you only need the blind and the Motionblinds Bluetooth app + Control with your smartphone from home using the Bluetooth app + Put the blinds on autopilot mode by programming timers into the motor + 100% data privacy – no account or cloud dependency CONS - Only 3 timers can be programmed per motor - No option to program scenes/rooms with multiple blinds - No app control away from home (requires bridge) - No smart home connectivity (requires bridge) Need support? For videos, manuals and frequently asked questions please visit support.motionblinds.com.

The Smith & Noble App allows users to manage their shades and blinds from their mobile device. State-of-the art and easy-to-use, this system can customize functionality and control single and multiple window treatments from virtually anywhere in the world. To use the app, users must also have the Smith & Noble Smart Hub available at smithandnoble.com. Key features: Compatible with Smith & Noble shades and blinds. Has scheduling functionality to automate shades and blinds to preferred settings. Control shades and blinds in real-time without being at home. Operate a single shade or blind as well as groups across entire home. Customize with photos of your rooms or use ours.