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Are there solar powered window blinds? (self.homeassistant)

submitted 1 month ago by clay_pidgin to c/[email protected]

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I've got an extra tall living room, and without a 15' ladder there's no way I can actuate the pull down shades. I would be annoyed to have to climb up to change batteries a few times a year. What I would ideally want are some kind of window shade or blinds with a remote or HA controllable, and a little solar panel to collect the juicy rays of the sun.

I have found hard wired shades, battery powered shades with remotes, and zigbee etc shades, but not exactly what I'm looking for.

Any suggestions?

I don't actually HAVE any automation at home beyond some hated Alexas, but these shades would be a great place to start.

Thanks in advance.

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Oh, damn. I misunderstood the question. I thought you meant stationary window blinds that acted as solar panels.

Which, come on. How is that NOT a thing yet???

[–] clay_pidgin 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Actually that's a great idea too. Not what I'm looking for but it's clever.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I thought it was a clever idea too so I looked it up and alas

solargaps.com

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Alas? You found it

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

as in alas it already existed.

I'm on a shitty phrasing roll tonight WOOO

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Those are badass!