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

submitted 2 days ago by clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works to c/homeassistant@lemmy.world

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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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[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

No need to solder.

Someone mentioned battery blinds that charges by USB, lots of small panels provide charge by USB.

I'd say it's worth spending extra on a panel that won't try to charge a full battery just to be safe, but other than that with as little juice as it uses you can buy a very cheap, very small panel and just stick it in an upper corner.