These Blackout Smart Blinds Are Exactly What Your Room Is Missing—and They're on Sale

Let the light shine in (or not)

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GE Motorized Smart Shades
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So you've outfitted your home with smart electronics galore—from AI robot vacuums to alarm clocks that do way more than just jolt you out of bed. And while you probably already consider GE a go-to for all sorts of up-to-date plugs and lighting systems, the brand also has just the thing to manage the most powerful light bulb of them all: the sun.

Whether you want to wake up with the rays of dawn or keep them well out of sight until noon, GE's motorized blackout smart shades can make customizing your lighting experience easier than ever. And guys, they're currently on sale for 25 percent off through June 25, so if you also want to bring your window dressings into the future, now's the time.

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Sleek, effective and easy to automate, the blinds come with a remote control for one-touch functionality, but are also able to connect with Google Home, Apple Home, Amazon Alexa and Samsung SmartThings for hands-free voice control and effortless routine setting and scheduling. Sure, this comes in handy when you need to get up in the morning, but it can also help ensure your favorite houseplant gets the right amount of sunlight every day, even when you're on vacation. (The possibilities of a smart shade are truly endless.)

Each one comes on a durable aluminum frame with opaque fabrics available in either white or gray. But the blinds' light-blocking ability isn't the only thing that makes them great for a bedroom—even if that bedroom belongs to a newborn. According to buyers, the motor is also as quiet as can be. "The motor in the blinds is so quiet and smooth you can barely hear it while they go up and down, nothing like the basic plastic ones every home comes with," wrote one reviewer. As another added, "They look super clean, block out light really well and run quietly. Setup was easy and they connected to my smart home without any hassle. The remote and scheduling are really convenient."

With multiple other buyers noting just how "high-end" and "polished" these shades look, incorporating them into your smart home ecosystem seems like a no-brainer—especially during the too-bright days of summer (when keeping out that sunlight can actually help reduce your A/C bill) and during this big sale.

They're available in a range of widths from 24 inches to 38 inches, so there should be one perfectly fit for your window frame. But you'd better start measuring now, because this deal will vanish as quickly as the light in your room after June 25.


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