Motionblinds Bluetooth vs ShadeAuto

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.

With the ShadeAuto App, you can easily find your perfect shade position using your smart devices with the tap of a button or through automated operation. Automate all your window coverings by creating schedules designed around your lifestyle. The ShadeAuto App provides intelligent operation and convenience in your home and caters to a wide range of window treatments. It supports a variety of shade types, including shutters, cellular shades, top-down bottom-up shades (dual motor), day & night honeycomb shades (dual motor), roller shades, Romans, and PerfectSheer shades. This app requires a ShadeAuto Hub for operation. Key Features: •SHADE CONTROL: Just a tap to easily achieve the Best Privacy and Best View in your home. Adjust the position of window coverings, individually, in groups, or in rooms throughout your entire home. •SCENE Create a Scene with customized shade position for a single room or combine Scenes into Multiple Scene for the entire home. Activate effortlessly with one touch to manage your natural lighting and privacy needs throughout the day. •SCHEDULE Set Schedules to activate scenes automatically at desired times of day. Easily enable or disable your Schedules to match your daily routine. •DEVICE STATUS OVERVIEW Quickly check shade information on the device status summary page for the battery levels and connectivity of all devices in all rooms. Prompt users to take necessary actions if any device with low battery or disconnected. •COMPLETE CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE Always know what position your shades are in real-time feedback. Control your window coverings and manage your scenes without being at home. This requires a stable internet connection and initial in-home setup in advance. •SMART HOME INTEGRATIONS Bind your ShadeAuto with smart home systems and intuitively operate your window coverings with simple voice commands through Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Homekit.