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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] 10 points 1 month ago (2 children)

In Germany, yes. I think they are selling them worldwide.

https://www.velux.de/produkte/sonnenschutz-und-rolllaeden

They are pretty reliable, with a builtin oversized battery and small solar panel, remote control, and 5 years warranty iirc.

They offer an integration into smartness - I can look up for you later which one.

I am planning currently to get some, but without their solar, just normal power and my own smart relays to control them.

[–] KaninchenSpeed 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I use their blinds and windows with a Velux KLF 200 gateway. They work fully localy with homeassistant. Can reccommend.

[–] clay_pidgin 1 points 1 month ago

Thank you, this is helpful.