The remote control was already paired and works flawlessly. There are tons of options for setting the height and degree of light blocking. I have no need to control it with Alexa or my phone, so I can't comment on that. It is super quiet. The usb cable is extremely long so re-charging is simple. (I'm re-charging with a charging block since there's no outlet nearby. It seems to be working fine.)
The blinds are sturdy, high quality, look lovely in a neutral grey color, and are not super thick or heavy, but still block out enough light to help me sleep. I like that there are many simple options in terms of how much light to let in, which I'm planning on trying out in the summer to reduce air conditioning costs while still enjoying some summer light filtering in. See pictures with some different options, during the daylight. (During the night, the room is quite dark.)
Zebra blinds have been a revelation. A quick, tasteful update to any room in the house, The fabric is sheer but not frail, the install is simple but feels secure and most importantly, they compare to any other zebra blinds ive gotten thus far, equaling their quality and in some cases even exceeding it.
I’m super happy with this power blackout shade. Excellent build quality, quiet motor and smooth operation. Just what our east facing guest bedroom needed to darken room for friends who want to sleep in.
Look great! Easy to setup and the price is right!
