Yoolax Motorized Blinds with Remote, Smart Blinds for Windows Blackout Automatic Shades Work with Alexa Remote Control Roller Window Shades with Valance, Custom Size (Fabric-Black)

I love these blinds. The material is good quality and the physical installation was straight-forward. I measured correctly and my room is almost completely blacked out (I opted not to get the side pieces that help with it further). There is some light around the sides and top, but very little.The only real "downside" is that the instructions for the smart system are pretty basic. I opted for the P440 motor which connects directly with certain supported Amazon devices. Make sure that you verify your device is on the list, as I mistook the Echo (4th Generation) for the Echo Dot (which is not supported, at least not directly). Once I purchased a correct device, I was able to get the device to sync.Anyway, to sync the device with the Echo, you have to press a button 3x rapidly, and then hold for 3 seconds and the motor will jog, indicating you did it properly. You then say "Alexa, discover my devices". This step took me multiple tries and I eventually powered off the blinds (and somehow accidentally reset the settings on them). Once I did manage to get my Echo to connect to them, I had issues with the voice commands as well. While the instruction manual said I should say "Alexa, open/close the blinds", Alexa responded that the device did not support that command. However, I was able to say "Alexa, open the blinds to X%" (0 being fully opened, 100 being completely down) and that worked. I eventually added custom commands in the Alexa app under the routine option for opening and shutting the blinds (and now I can say "Alexa, open the blinds"), as well as a custom routine to close the blinds at sunset. You will need to set commands in the Alexa app, as there is no actual functions shown (unlike on/off for lights and other devices).All-in-all, I find them a great value for the money, just make sure you are somewhat tech savvy, as the syncing with Alexa is a little difficult. The remote worked immediately for me and is pretty simple, with an up/down/stop function.

The media could not be loaded. Shipping: was much faster than predicted when we ordered and coming from China. Arrived in 3 days from ordering through UPS.Quality out of the box was amazing. Well packaged. Instructions were simple and easy to understand. (We liked the little mascot and attention to detail in the instruction booklet. Well done!) Material is all metal construction and the white looks so clean.Set Up: It worked out of the box and already pre programmed to our size specifications. Just pop the batteries in and it rolled down slowly stopping right at the bottom of the window almost perfect.Only Gripe: You can hear the motor. Not too loud but noticeable.Caveat: I have not connected to my Alexa yet but plan to soon.Our first time ordering such a custom item on Amazon for our home. Keep up the good quality work, we may order for all our other bedroom windows.

The media could not be loaded. It’s hard to find the time to write reviews, but this time I have to because I love these blinds and I want others to feel confident in their purchase. YOU WILL LOVE THESE BLINDS I promise.BEFORE THESE BLINDS I used to have Venetian blinds on this huge window. They were heavy to pull the strings to open them, a pain to close them, so I had them closed most of the time completely missing the great view from that window. Even when closed, they let to much light in for my baby’s nursery.I knew I wanted something (1) blackout (2) easy to operate open and close (3) minimalistic looking (not an eyesore). These new blinds were exactly that. I cannot tell you how happy I am.When open, they look like part of the window frame. So minimalistic, clean, simple. I can finally enjoy the view from this window and all the light.With the push of ONE button I can close the blinds. They come down quietly, softly, slowly (but not too slow, don’t worry) and you get 95% darkness. On my video I have the lights on because it was a gloomy day and I wouldn’t be able to see a thing. Otherwise, very dark after closing them.Then with the push of one button you can open them again.They offer sidetracks to cover the light gap between the wall and the blind. I measured perfectly and they delivered the exact measurements, so I am very happy to say my gap is minimal, but this is a big window that gets a lot of light, so I wish I had gotten the sidetracks. I do not know what they look like, so I cannot speak about that, but when I order again (you bet I want these all around my house now) I will get the side tracks.I did get the solar panel and I love it. Otherwise you need to plug it in and that doesn’t look as neat. When you get the solar panel, you still have the option to plug it in.You can get a bridge and get it working with Amazon Alexa. I use Alexa for everything and have one in this room, but I have not gotten the bridge and I don’t think I need it because seriously you can open and close these blinds with the touch of a button.I am not one to dislike made-in-China products, but I get why people might sometimes distrust the quality. I promise you these blinds are worth it. They did take longer than expected to get here, so I contacted the company and they refunded the shipping cost. I am very happy they did that. I was so ready to not like these blinds, but I absolutely love them.