Man using a smartphone to control automated shades in a bright, modern living room with large windows and greenery.

Seven Shade Automation Ideas to Check for Your IFTTT Setup

Use IFTTT shade ideas only where your exact motor/controller and the required services support the trigger and action. A motorized shade is not automatically IFTTT-compatible, and a familiar brand name...
Smartphone displaying Wi-Fi controls for smart shades, with modern living room and window shades in background.

Smart Shade Controls for Beginners: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Power

A smart shade setup has several parts: a motor that moves the covering, a power source and a control path. Wi-Fi or Bluetooth describes part of that control path; it...