SmartWings Thread/ Matter Blinds Review

If you are tired of the sun waking you up, get onboard me too. Now there is a huge variety of Thread blinds or even Matter blinds you can purchase but the question are they worth it? I bought a bunch of SmartWings. Thread blinds and also some SmartWings Matter blinds. So far it is so worth it! Let me elaborate further with each Thread Blinds and Matter Blinds. 

Let’s start with the Thread Matter Blinds! 

SmartWings Motorized Zebra Shades

The SmartWings Motorized Zebra Shades offers four options. These are the options: 

1. SmartWings Motorized Zebra Shades Translucent 95mm

2. SmartWings Motorized Zebra Shades 90% Blackout 95mm Astrid

3. SmartWings Motorized Zebra Shades 60 % Blackout Translucent 75mm Eloise

4. SmartWings Motorized Zebra Shades 85% Blackout 95mm Ingrid

The SmartWings Motorized Zebra Shades range has a modern design that elevates your home’s ambiance and functionality. This SmartWings Thread Blind range offers multiple blackout options, fabrics and slat widths. Thanks to its Thread support, it is compatible with many ecosystems such as Apple HomeKit, Alexa, SmartThings, Home Assistant etc.  

It is honestly the prefect option for you but according to the SmartWings Blinds Reddit thread SmartWings works great too, however some do complain about some confusion with OTA (over the air) functionality which I didn’t personally experience.  

SmartWings Motorized Zebra Shades Translucent 95mm

• Blackout Level – Light filtering

• Fabric Type – Translucent

• Slat Width – 95mm

• Best For - Living rooms, offices or spaces that benefit from natural lighting.

SmartWings Motorized Zebra Shades 90% Blackout 95mm Astrid

• Blackout Level – 90% blackout level

• Fabric Type – Blackout

• Slat Width – 95mm

• Best For – Bedrooms or media rooms that require near total darkness

SmartWings Motorized Zebra Shades 60% Blackout Translucent 75mm Eloise

• Blackout Level – 60% blackout

• Fabric Type – Translucent

• Slat Width – 75mm

• Best For – Areas requiring privacy but with natural light filtering

SmartWings Motorized Zebra Shades 85% Blackout 95mm Ingrid

• Blackout Level – 85% blackout

• Fabric Type – Blackout

• Slat Width – 95mm

• Best For – Bedrooms, nurseries or spaces needing strong light blockage

Key Features of the Zebra Shades Range

• Motorized Operation - Allows control of shades remotely viz a smartphone or voice commands using smart home platforms like Apple HomeKit, Google Assitant or Amzon Alexa.


• Customizable Light Control – Offers a range of blackout levels (60%, 85%, 90%) and translucent fabrics for tailored privacy and light filtering.


• Slat Width Options – Choose between 95mm or 75mm slats to match your aesthetic preferences and window size.


• Quiet Motor – The shades are powered by a low-noise motor, ensuring smooth and quiet operation.


• Battery or Hardwired Options – Flexibility in installation with options for a rechargeable battery or wired power supply.


• Smart Home Integration – Compatible with leading smart home systems, allowing for scheduling, automation and voice control.


• Remote Control – It comes with a remote for manual control in addition to smart app functionality.


• Energy Efficient – It has automated scheduling which helps regulate indoor temperature by controlling sunlight, contributing to energy saving.


• Durable Fabric Options – High quality fabric with various levels of light filtration to suit different rooms, from living spaces to bedrooms.

The best factor about the SmartWings Zebra Shades range is that it supports Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and other major platforms. They are also compatible with multiple protocols such as Thread, Matter, ZWave, Zigbee and Wi-Fi. If you have a Matter incompatible device, you can get Matter Bridge solutions for non-matter devices which allows you to have great home automation with Matter.  

Pros and Cons

SmartWings Motorized Zebra Shades Comparison Table

Feature	Zebra Shades Translucent 95mm Astrid	Zebra Shades 90% Blackout 95mm	Zebra Shades 60% Blackout Translucent 75mm Eloise	Zebra Shades 85% Blackout 95mm Ingrid
Blackout Level	Light Filtering	90% blackout	60% blackout	85% blackout
Fabric Type	Translucent	Blackout	Translucent	Blackout
Slat Width	95mm	95mm	75mm	95mm
Best For	Living rooms, offices	Bedrooms, media rooms	Privacy necessary areas	Bedrooms, areas needing strong light control

If you are looking for any Matter enabled Thermostats make sure to read the best matter supported thermostats. 

SmartWings Motorized Roller Shades 100% Blackout Eclipse

While this is not a part of the Zebra Shades range, I really loved these blinds. This Matter Thread blind is designed to block out light entirely, making it an amazing option for bedrooms, home theaters, etc. The SmartWings Motorized Roller Shades 100% Blackout Eclipse is compatible with various smart home ecosystems, which is convenient and allows automation and energy savings. It supports Thread, Matter, ZigBee, ZWave and Wi-Fi allowing it to integrate seamlessly with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and SmartThings. This one of the best Matter supported devices and you do not require a Matter supported hubs to operate this Matter Thread blind! 

Key Features

• 100% Blackout – It provides total darkness for rooms that require privacy and less lighting (if you are developer, you are going to love this device).
• Smart Home Integration – Compatible with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings allowing for seamless voice control and automation.
• Protocols Supported – Supports Thread, Matter, Zigbee, ZWave and Wi-Fi.
• Motor Type – Quiet, battery-powered motor with optional solar panel and USB-C charging.
• Scheduling - Allows scheduling which may help with energy saving.
• Remote Control – Comes with a remote for manual control along with app and voice control.

Pros and Cons

Why I Love These Matter Thread Blinds

Mainly I loved these blinds due to their multiple protocol compatibility. As mentioned earlier the SmartWings Shades are compatible with Thread, Matter, ZigBee, ZWave and Wi-Fi. It is also very flexible as it works with Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, Alexa, Google Assistant etc. Personally, I also liked how smooth and quite the operation was including the different fabric and blackout levels available.  

Conclusion

In conclusion I think that the SmartWings Thread Matter blinds are amazing. It would be a great investment for your smart home. All the above devices worked flawlessly regardless of their fabric types. It had amazingly smooth integration with Apple HomeKit and is very versatile!