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Why Your 25 Inch Roman Shade Rises Faster Than Your Other Smart Blinds

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Why Your 25 Inch Roman Shade Rises Faster Than Your Other Smart Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Jul 07 2026
Syncing a narrow 25 inch roman shade with a wider 38 inch roman shade in an open room? Here's why the motors run at different speeds, and how to fix it.
My 'Blinds for Sell' Bargain Hunt Cost Me $400 in Dead Tech

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My 'Blinds for Sell' Bargain Hunt Cost Me $400 in Dead Tech

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 06 2026
Looking for blinds for sell online? From dead motor batteries to outdated Zigbee tech, here is why hunting for a sale on blinds can ruin your smart home setup.
Why My Wi-Fi Shades Failed (And I Chose Electric Roller Blinds)

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Why My Wi-Fi Shades Failed (And I Chose Electric Roller Blinds)

by Yuvien Royer on May 14 2026
Dealing with network drops? I ripped out my Wi-Fi shades and installed local-control electric roller blinds. Here is why motorised roller blinds win.
Your Empty House is Obvious: Why I Automated My Blinds 29 x 64

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Your Empty House is Obvious: Why I Automated My Blinds 29 x 64

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 10 2026
Leaving your home empty is stressful. Here is why upgrading my standard blinds 29 x 64 to scheduled smart motors was the best security upgrade I made all year.
Can You Automate a US Window and Floor 2 Faux Wood Blind White?

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Can You Automate a US Window and Floor 2 Faux Wood Blind White?

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 07 2026
Wondering if you can automate off-the-shelf shades? I tore down the popular US Window and Floor 2 faux wood blind white to see if it survives smart motors.
How to Actually Fit a Smart Motor Inside Narrow 25 Inch Blinds

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How to Actually Fit a Smart Motor Inside Narrow 25 Inch Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 17 2026
Standard smart motors are too long for narrow 25 inch blinds. Here is how I finally automated my tricky accent windows without crushing the internal tilt rod.
Why My Side-by-Side Faux Wood Blinds 27 x 64 Looked Haunted

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Why My Side-by-Side Faux Wood Blinds 27 x 64 Looked Haunted

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 07 2026
Automating a bay window? I learned the hard way that syncing multiple faux wood blinds 27 x 64 causes weird Zigbee lag. Here is how I finally fixed it.
The Trick to Automating Lowes Blinds Faux Wood Over a Weekend

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The Trick to Automating Lowes Blinds Faux Wood Over a Weekend

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 03 2026
Skip the expensive custom orders. Here is my exact blueprint for turning off-the-shelf lowes blinds faux wood into quiet, automated smart shades in one weekend.
Why I Put Smart Motors in Discount Blinds and Window Shades

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Why I Put Smart Motors in Discount Blinds and Window Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 25 2026
Think you need custom prices for smart home luxury? Here is exactly how I saved thousands by retrofitting motors into discount blinds and window shades.
The Geometry Nightmare of Automating 27-Inch Faux Wood Blinds

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The Geometry Nightmare of Automating 27-Inch Faux Wood Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 25 2026
Automating narrow hallway windows is tough. Here is exactly how I managed to fit smart tilt motors into 27-inch faux wood blinds without crimping the wires.
The 3 Rules for Automating Layered Curtain Roman Shades

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The 3 Rules for Automating Layered Curtain Roman Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 10 2026
Struggling with drafty windows and a sterile smart home aesthetic? Here is exactly how I automated layered curtain roman shades to fix both problems.