Transforming your home into a more comfortable, efficient and safe space is easier than ever thanks to advances in smart devices. Now, even windows, a key part of any home, can become the epicenter of innovative solutions that improve your daily life. In this article, you will discover how these devices can help you save energy, optimize natural light, and increase the security of your home.
Here is a tour of the most cutting-edge options in technology for smart windows. We will talk about motorized blinds, glass with the ability to change its transparency and robots that clean windows effortlessly. If you have ever dreamed of automating your home from the ground up, this article is for you.
Smart blinds and curtains: elegance and functionality
Smart blinds and curtains are the perfect starting point to modernize the windows in your home. These devices can be programmed to open and close automatically based on your needs or even the time of day. Plus, you can easily control them from your phone or using voice commands.
Main advantages:
- Energy efficiency: By adjusting the input of light and heat, they help maintain the ideal temperature, which reduces the use of air conditioning or heating.
- Total convenience: With systems like those from Lutron or Somfy, you can synchronize your blinds with other smart devices, such as thermostats and lights.
- Adaptable style: They are available in multiple designs, materials and colors, perfect for any decoration.
Can you imagine waking up to sunlight streaming in naturally or closing the blinds from bed before going to sleep? With these devices, all of that is possible.
If you already have motorized blinds, you can install a device like the Shelly 2PM that will allow us full control from your mobile. In addition, you can perfectly integrate this device into home automation, so that you can control several blinds centrally. This device will also allow you to control up to two light channels, but the blinds will use both (one to raise, and one to lower).
In the case of curtains, you can buy a device like the SwitchBot Curtain 3, a really interesting piece of equipment that works very well. This device will connect via Bluetooth, no type of hub is necessary if you are going to control them locally at home, however, if you want to control them over the Internet you will need to use the Switchbot hub.
As you can see, thanks to both devices you can carry out really interesting automations.
Smart windows and window cleaning robots
If you want to take innovation a step further, smart glasses are a spectacular solution. This type of glass can change from clear to opaque with the push of a button or by pre-programming, adjusting light and privacy as needed.
Featured benefits:
- Energy savings: They regulate heat and light, reducing energy consumption in lighting and air conditioning.
- Custom Privacy: Change the transparency of the glass whenever you want, ideal for home offices or more exposed rooms.
Don’t forget about cleaning: Window cleaning robots, such as those from Ecovacs or Hobot, are perfect for effortlessly keeping windows spotless. They work with smart suction and can clean even in hard-to-reach angles.
Security with sensors
Integrating smart devices into your windows can also increase security and encourage more sustainable practices. Window sensors detect glass breakage or unauthorized openings and send alerts directly to your mobile. Companies like Shelly or Aqara have this type of sensors for smart home automation, however, we also have them available as part of the popular Ajax Systems alarm.
If you have a Shelly Plus device such as relays, or you have the Shelly BLU Gateway, our recommendation for ease of installation, operation and battery life is as follows:
If you have your devices with the Zigbee standard, then one of the best options is Aqara:
As you can see, there are currently a large number of devices to protect our windows and doors from unwanted intrusions.
Smart window devices not only add convenience and functionality to your home, but they also help you save energy, improve security, and create a healthier environment. From automated blinds to smart glass, the possibilities are endless. Why not take the first step towards a more modern home today?
