The 7 Best Smart Blinds of 2024 That Are Stylish and Functional

Best Overall

Serena by Lutron Smart Roller Shades

They’re offered in a wide range of colors, and you can choose the fabric roll direction as well.

They’re offered in a wide range of colors, and you can choose the fabric roll direction as well.

You’ll need a specific hub to operate the smart features.

You’ll need a specific hub to operate the smart features.

Overall, the best smart blinds are the Serena by Lutron Smart Roller Shades. Not only do they come in a variety of color options, but they have a smooth and seamless operation and are designed to be quiet, too.

Although you can have the shades professionally installed, part of what makes them some of the best smart blinds is that you can easily install them yourself. There’s also a wire-free design that makes it easy to replace the batteries.

The shades are compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, and Google Assistant. Just keep in mind that regardless of which device you use, you will need to pair it with the Caséta Wireless Smart Bridge from Lutron to use all the smart capabilities. This small device plugs into your Wi-Fi router and allows you to control your blinds from wherever you are.

Unlike some other smart blinds, these shades are blackout, so they’re a great option for bedrooms and living rooms. Whether you’re tucked into bed or cozy on the couch, you’ll appreciate that these blinds can be controlled with a remote control device, but note that it’s sold separately.

Best Budget

HILADUO Motorized Roller Blinds

They are offered as either light filtering or blackout.

They are offered as either light filtering or blackout.

The battery needs to be recharged every six months or it’ll lose its ability to recharge.

The battery needs to be recharged every six months or it’ll lose its ability to recharge.

The Huiladuo Motorized Roller Blinds are the best smart blinds for those on a budget. The blinds are offered in a variety of colors, and you’ll be able to choose between blackout or light filtering, depending on your preferences. There’s also the option to include an aluminum valance or not.

The blinds come with a 16-channel remote control and the app allows you to set timing schedules from your phone or tablet. You can also operate them via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and other voice-controlling apps via Bluetooth. Through the app, you’ll know how much battery is left as well as how much time is left for charging.

We like that these blinds come with the main roller shade, installation kit brackets, and comprehensive instructions, so installation is easy. The shades charge by USB and a 6-hour charge is enough to run the blinds for three to six months. Just keep in mind that the battery needs to be recharged every six months or it’ll lose its ability to recharge.

Best Splurge

Hunter Douglas Smart Shades

The quality is exquisite and the smart features are super advanced.

The quality is exquisite and the smart features are super advanced.

You have to request a consultation for a bespoke quotation.

You have to request a consultation for a bespoke quotation.

If you’re looking to invest in high-quality smart blinds, consider the Hunter Douglas Smart Shades. With an array of sheer, roller, cellular Roman, woven, and vertical shades, as well as wooden, metal, and vertical blinds, you’re sure to find exactly the smart shades you require.

Motorization is powered by many methods including an alkaline, or rechargeable battery wand, a dual charging station, or a DC power supply that can power up to 16 shades.

Automation is provided by Bluetooth and the brand’s PowerView Automation app which you can operate on any smart device.

You can also operate them with the PowerView Remote and the PowerView Gateway hub that allows for integration with other smart systems you may already have at home.

Just a few of the features offered by the app is scheduled wake-up blind opening to serve as a natural alarm clock, scene creation that you can set for various settings such as “movie time” or “brunch” that will automatically set the blinds to the perfect height, and can also be pre-set at certain times or days of the week. The blinds even adjust automatically for Daylight Saving Time.

To get a quote, you’ll have to request a consultation with a window treatment expert who will be able to properly advise you on the best smart blinds for your needs.

Best Customizable

Bali Blackout Cellular Shades

There are 260 color options to choose from and a vast array of sizes.

There are 260 color options to choose from and a vast array of sizes.

They only come as shades not blinds.

They only come as shades not blinds.

If design is of the utmost importance, you’ll love the massive stylistic range provided by Bali. Available in a wide variety of colors, the Blackout Cellular Shades are of premium quality and are offered in either single or double cellular, soft, and slightly textured fabric.

Since these are blackout shades, they’re a great option for bedrooms, living rooms, or anywhere else you may sleep or watch television. If you use smart home devices you’ll appreciate that these shades are compatible with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and Wink.

We like that the aluminum head and bottom rails are color coordinated to match your shades for a more streamlined look. The shades can be opened and closed with a remote control as well, making them a convenient option.

To work, the motor can be powered by either disposable or rechargeable batteries or be plugged into an outlet. What’s more, they’re easy enough to install yourself as they come with all the mounting hardware.

Best Solar-Powered

SmarterHome Tilt MySmartRollerShades

They’re easy to install yourself and are powered by solar batteries.

They’re easy to install yourself and are powered by solar batteries.

They don’t come with a remote control.

They don’t come with a remote control.

The SmarterHome Tilt MySmartRollerShades are offered in a variety of materials, colors, and sizes, and are our favorite smart blinds that are operated with solar power. Blackout options are also available, so you can choose what works best in the space you’re furnishing.

These blinds are powered with a solar battery that’s located towards the outside to ensure it gets enough sunlight to work. To operate these blinds from your smartphone or tablet, you’ll have to download the Tilt app and have Bluetooth enabled, ensuring that the blinds are paired with your device.

With this pick, there’s no remote control but if you’ve left your phone in another room and want to open or shut the blinds, you can do so manually.

To turn these blinds into voice-activated models, you’ll need to have the SmarterHome Bridge that will allow you to connect to Amazon Alexa or SmartThings by Samsung through your home’s Wi-Fi.

These options allow you to operate the blinds remotely, as well as set schedules for automatic opening/closing. The SmarterHome Bridge also offers more advanced options, like syncing the blinds to other smart devices around the house.

Best Voice-Controlled

Graywind Motorized Solar Shades

They block the sun, offer UV protection, and don’t need a smart hub to operate the smart features.

They block the sun, offer UV protection, and don’t need a smart hub to operate the smart features.

The motor requires hardwiring.

The motor requires hardwiring.

Graywind’s Motorized Solar Shades make an awesome and practical addition to any smart home. They filter the light to offer almost 100% UV protection while still providing clear exterior visibility. They’re also fireproof, waterproof, and don’t attract dust. Plus, they’re available in 18 colors.

These blinds come with all the mounting accessories and a manual for installation, as well as a helpful video guide. The motor has to be hardwired so that it can always be plugged in and connected to the Wi-Fi. Since the motor is hardwired, you don’t need a smart bridge to control the blinds to use the app.

The app allows you to group shades together according to location of the house or particular room. You can set up to 20 timers, schedules, and routines for ultimate automation. Plus, you can even control your shades when you’re away from home.

You can get these blinds customized to your needs, including whether they’ll be inside or outside mount. They’re also available with or without a cassette, which encloses the blind's fabric within a container providing better shading. The cassette can either be metal in a choice of colors, or wrapped with the shade’s fabric for a more streamlined look.

Easiest Installation

IKEA FYRTUR Black-out Smart Roller Blind

They’re easy to install yourself, and can be plugged in, too.

They’re easy to install yourself, and can be plugged in, too.

There is only one color option offered.

There is only one color option offered.

The FYRTUR Black-out Smart Roller Blinds at IKEA are a great option for anyone seeking smart blinds that are less expensive than other styles and easy to install. These blinds are battery operated but can also be plugged in if you prefer.

You can control these blinds with the included remote control but they’re also controllable via the IKEA Home smart app on your smartphone. To use these blinds through a smart device, you’ll need to get the DIRIGERA hub and pair it up to the blinds. This will allow you to operate them, set timers so they can automatically go up and down, and you can also create different groups of blinds so you can operate them with the touch of a single button.

These blinds only come in gray but we think it’s versatile and can suit an array of different home styles. They’re also completely light blocking, which is ideal for sleepers who are sensitive to sunlight.

Although these blinds only come in one length, it’s likely enough to cover most standard windows. The eight sizes offered are some of the most popular window widths but if you have atypically sized windows, you could potentially size up and mount these blinds on the outside.