🌞 WEFFORT Smart Shades: A Quick Review
WEFFORT’s got a smorgasbord of smart shade options – roller, cellular, zebra, roman, sheer, outdoor, woven wood, drapes, and more! I tried the 60% light-filtering Lattice Series Roman Shades in white for two identical windows. You can charge them via wall or solar charger, and they work with Apple’s HomeKit, Google, Amazon Alexa, Samsung, and others. I also got a five-channel remote control.
Installation was mostly smooth, but the included screws are low quality, so be careful. I had a minor hiccup with one string not wrapping around the motor correctly, but WEFFORT’s customer service helped me fix it. Once set up, the blinds worked like a charm, opening at sunrise and closing at sunset, and responding perfectly to remote control and Siri voice commands.
💰 Price and Availability
You can order WEFFORT Smart Shades from their website or Amazon. They start at $119.99 (about £90 / AU$180). I ordered two shades, adding a solar charging panel, five-channel remote, and HomeKit Motor, bringing my total to $1,013.94 (about £750 / AU$540).
🌟 Design and Performance
Installation requires a drill and some know-how. The screws are low quality, so be gentle. I had a string issue at first, but WEFFORT’s customer service helped me fix it. The shades look functional, not luxurious, but they work smoothly and quietly.
They’re compatible with various smart home ecosystems, and you can control them via HomeKit, Siri, or remote control. I set mine to open at sunrise and close at sunset, and they’ve been working flawlessly ever since.
🤔 Should You Buy WEFFORT Smart Shades?
Buy if:
– You want many control options (remote, voice, smart home integration)
– You need various types of window coverings
– You want set-it-and-forget-it automation
Don’t buy if:
– You’re on a tight budget
– You want an easy, no-brainer setup
– You need easy removal (they’re drilled into the wall)
🌐 Also Consider:
– SmartWings Smart Blinds: Similar to WEFFORT, but you might find different options you like.
– GrayWind Smart Blinds: Sister company to WEFFORT, with similar options.
– SwitchBot Blind Tilt: Renter-friendly, budget-friendly, and attaches to existing blinds.
🔬 How I Tested the WEFFORT Smart Shades
I installed them on two dining room windows and tested them for two weeks, using remote control, HomeKit app, Siri voice commands, and sunrise/sunset automations.
