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Are there solar powered window blinds? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] 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] 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Found this with a quick search, but you could probably make it pretty readily. Solar battery packs exist and you wouldn't need much power. Wire up a cheap solar power brick and mount it in the corner of the window behind the blinds?

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

Could do, thank you.